Expedia looks to AI to rebalance dependence on Google - Pundits almost unanimously count Google’s generative AI entry, Bard, as inferior to ChatGPT, but these are very early days.

Apr 11, 2023 • Hospitality

STR forecasts lower growth for U.S. hotels - STR and Tourism Economics lowered their year-over-year growth projections in the revised 2023-24 U.S. hotel forecast.

Aug 11, 2023 • Hospitality

Marriott's new AI tools: How they work - and how they don't - Skift tested the new AI tools designed to assist users in searching for vacation rentals within the Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy brand.

Apr 9, 2024 • Hospitality

Amadeus profit rises as bookings recover - The company posted a 20% rise in first-quarter net profit to 325 million euros as travelers booked more air travel.

May 8, 2024 • 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

Amazon Prime Day takes off with travel deals - Amazon Prime members can now access exclusive travel deals, including luxury hotel stays, car rentals, and cruise packages.

Jul 4, 2025 • Hospitality

Google AI overviews change how guests discover hotels - Direct visibility declines as search costs rise, forcing hotels to rethink demand generation.

Dec 19, 2025 • Hospitality

How bank-led travel platforms are reshaping hotel demand - Why cards, loyalty ecosystems, and API infrastructure are becoming primary hotel booking channels.

Jan 13, 2026 • Hospitality