Is Google becoming the next big OTA? - As AI and immersive tools expand, Google’s deepening role in travel sparks both opportunity and concern.

Jul 21, 2025 • Hospitality

Amex reports softer Q2 lodging spend by commercial customers - Airline and lodging spend slows, while international and restaurant categories show strengt.

Jul 21, 2025 • Travel

Will you let ChatGPT book your trip? - OpenAI’s new Agent Mode can browse, compare, and even complete bookings for you — but are travelers ready to trust AI with their logins, wallets, and preferences?.

Jul 21, 2025 • Hospitality

Google Gemini now integrates paid hotel listings - Paid placements move inside AI trip itineraries, giving hotels earlier and more immersive visibility in the traveler journey.

Jul 18, 2025 • Hospitality

ChatGPT learns to act - From booking restaurants to managing files, the new AI agent takes action on users' behalf—raising both possibilities and privacy concerns.

Jul 18, 2025 • Travel

DirectBooker aims to give hotels a direct line into ChatGPT - Backed by ex-Google Travel and Tripadvisor leaders, DirectBooker bets on large language models like ChatGPT to drive cheaper, smarter direct bookings — and challenge OTA dominance in the AI era.

Jul 18, 2025 • Hospitality

Google’s new commerce engine will enable bookings directly inside AI search - The company’s shift to AI Mode is set to transform how travelers search online — replacing static link lists with interactive, conversational answers.

Jul 18, 2025 • Hospitality

The State of Distribution 2025: What’s holding hotels back - Manual work, fragmented systems, and slow tech adoption keep hotels from unlocking the full potential of direct bookings, automation, and data-driven decisions.

Jul 18, 2025 • Hospitality