Booking.com’s connected-trip strategy faces market skepticism - AI integration and multi-service travel bookings could shape the company’s next growth phase.

Feb 16, 2026 • Hospitality

Direct booking decline across global experiences industry - Rising acquisition costs and AI-driven discovery shifts make direct sales harder to sustain.

Feb 16, 2026 • Hospitality

India’s hotel boom gathers momentum - Rising demand from AI events, trade travel and spiritual tourism fuels sustained industry growth.

Feb 16, 2026 • Hospitality

FIFA World Cup 2026 travel demand outlook for hotels - Amadeus data signals strong event-driven demand shaping hotel pricing, occupancy and distribution strategies.

Feb 13, 2026 • Hospitality

Tripadvisor traffic declines amid AI search shift - Rising AI-driven discovery is reshaping travel platforms and forcing strategic repositioning.

Feb 13, 2026 •

Hyatt sees booking gains from AI search, launches ChatGPT app - Hotel groups accelerate ai adoption while weighing long-term impacts on distribution and direct bookings.

Feb 13, 2026 •

Expedia’s B2B business drives strong quarterly growth - Rising B2B demand highlights a strategic shift toward platform partnerships and AI-driven travel distribution.

Feb 13, 2026 • Hospitality

AI-driven traffic shows higher booking conversion for Airbnb - Rising AI platform referrals may reshape how travel demand is discovered and captured.

Feb 13, 2026 • Hospitality