OTAs escape Europe's digital gatekeeper list - Online travel companies do not meet the threshold to be called gatekeepers under the European Digital Markets Act (DMA) - at least for now.

Jul 5, 2023 • Hospitality

Why AI search engines can’t kill Google - The AI search tools are getting better - but they don’t yet understand what a search engine really is and how we really use them.

Apr 4, 2024 • Marketing

CBRE on AI's impact on hotels - Technological advances are likely to significantly change the relationships between hotel brands, third-party management companies, hotel owners, and OTAs and metasearch platforms.

Jul 18, 2024 • Hospitality

Is the hotel industry suffering from Stockholm Syndrome? - Despite technological advancements, many hoteliers cling to their outdated PMS, facing significant inefficiencies and limitations.

Jul 23, 2024 • Hospitality

Why hotels need to rethink their Black Friday strategy - As Black Friday extends into a longer promotional period, hotels face new challenges in differentiating themselves from the dominant OTAs.

Sep 30, 2024 • Hospitality

2025 hotel demand growth 'muted,' says PwC - Business travel demand at U.S. hotels should increase year-over-year in 2025, but overall demand growth will be "muted" due to softening leisure travel.

Nov 22, 2024 • Hospitality

Sustainability, experiences, and food are major attractions in travel - A new report suggests that embracing sustainability, experiences, and innovation can drive long-term success and strengthen traveler connections.

Feb 10, 2025 • Hospitality

Airbnb hits back, blames hotels for Europe's overtourism - As protests erupt across southern Europe, Airbnb defends its role and accuses the hotel industry of driving overcrowding and housing shortages in tourist hotspots.

Jun 17, 2025 • Travel