Independent hotels remain the backbone of Booking.com’s growth strategy - OTA highlights reliance on smaller properties as AI platforms and Airbnb compete for hotel supply.

Feb 19, 2026 • Hospitality

Tourism growth hotspots in 2026 - Emerging destinations reshape hotel demand and competitive positioning globally.

Feb 19, 2026 • Travel

AI-driven hotel marketing enables smarter guest acquisition - Personalization, automation and AI search visibility are becoming critical for hotel growth strategies.

Feb 19, 2026 • Marketing

Food aesthetics and the influencer effect on restaurants - How social media visibility is reshaping customer mix, competitiveness, and profitability in the dining sector.

Feb 19, 2026 • Marketing

IHG builds AI-ready hotel content platform - Major hotel groups accelerate AI integration to improve search visibility, personalization and booking performance.

Feb 18, 2026 • Hospitality

Airbnb expands hotel strategy to challenge Booking.com - Growing hotel ambitions signal stronger competition and new visibility opportunities for hoteliers.

Feb 18, 2026 • Hospitality

The death of lazy hotel distribution - Tomorrow's travel front door doesn't care what you pay. It cares what you are.

Feb 18, 2026 • Hospitality

Destination marketing in 2026: What hoteliers need to know - AI visibility, measurable ROI, and always-on marketing are reshaping how destinations attract guests.

Feb 18, 2026 • Marketing