EU accuses Google of favoring its own travel services - Commission cites violations of Digital Markets Act in search and app store practices; Google defends its approach.

Mar 21, 2025 • Hospitality

Hotels.com reinvents itself with bold rebrand - Aiming to boost visibility and reconnect with travelers in the UK, the OTA launches a multi-channel campaign to chart a fresh course.

Apr 22, 2025 • Hospitality

Unpacking the true cost of hotel distribution - Why direct bookings aren’t always cheaper, loyalty comes at a price, and smarter benchmarking is the key to long-term profitability.

May 12, 2025 • Hospitality

Europe’s hospitality sector prepares for new single-use packaging rules - Upcoming EU regulations reshape amenity standards for hotels, restaurants, and cafés.

Dec 5, 2025 • Hospitality

The future of hotel technology in 2026 - AI, integration, and guest-centric platforms are reshaping how hotels operate and compete.

Mar 27, 2026 • Hospitality

Accor RevPar 2022 exceeds 2019 on higher rates - The company reported an “excellent” fourth quarter that lifted full-year 2022 revenue per available room above pre-pandemic levels.

Feb 24, 2023 • Hospitality

Pros and cons of using AI for travel planning - While AI tools like ChatGPT can certainly assist, there are a few glaring ways the technology can’t replace humans - at least not yet.

Apr 13, 2023 • Travel

How are the different generations traveling? - In the last decade, the impact of the generalization of smartphone usage has created a new category of travelers: silent travelers.

May 17, 2023 • Hospitality