U.S. hotel profits under pressure from rising labor costs - Hotel profit growth slowed as rising labor costs put pressure on margins, with GOPPAR increases trailing inflation.

Feb 18, 2025 • Hospitality

The rich tourists who want more, and more, and more - The White Lotus stands out as a sharp, often critical examination of the ultra-wealthy, revealing their hidden desires and the systems that sustain their unchecked privilege.

Feb 18, 2025 • Travel

How travelers embrace AI - A new Phocuswright report reveals that travelers are rapidly adopting GenAI and are highly satisfied with its impact.

Feb 18, 2025 • Travel

Hyatt reports business travel surge, eyes growth in 2025 - The company reported a 10% year-over-year increase in business travel revenue for Q4, attributing the growth to a steady return of large corporate clients.

Feb 18, 2025 • Hospitality

Sonder on Marriott deal, financial uncertainty - While RevPAR and ADR rose, net losses widened significantly, raising concerns about the company’s long-term viability.

Feb 18, 2025 • Hospitality

Travel buyers cite ’24 growth, optimism for ‘25 - A new GBTA survey highlights corporate travel's evolution as companies balance growth with cost, economic uncertainty, and tech trends.

Feb 18, 2025 • Travel

Europe’s high travel costs are driving Americans away - Travelers from around the world are feeling priced out of Europe, a new report shows - and big-spending Americans are no exception.

Feb 14, 2025 • Travel

Expedia launches new flight deals feature - The company uses machine learning to find top deals, filtering out flights with long layovers or multiple stops.

Feb 14, 2025 • Hospitality