OTAs get more visibility thanks to DMA - Europe's Digital Markets Act (DMA) is changing the way users interact with hotels through Google, the dominant search engine in the EU.

Oct 14, 2024 • Hospitality

Despegar has been acquired - Prosus, a technology investment firm based in the Netherlands, is acquiring Latin America-based online travel agency Despegar for $1.7 billion in an all-cash deal.

Jan 7, 2025 • Hospitality

The loyalty shift: Why points alone no longer win hotel guests - Hotels must embrace hybrid, personalized models to stay relevant in a changing loyalty landscape.

May 29, 2025 • Hospitality

Why Booking and Expedia are becoming AI’s preferred travel partners - What the rise of AI-driven booking means for hotel visibility, distribution power, and margins.

Dec 19, 2025 • Hospitality

The hotel discovery layer: Booking channels have stopped doing the work - The decision has moved upstream — and most distribution strategy hasn't followed.

May 4, 2026 • Hospitality

Why Airbnb fails to disrupt the hotel industry - Airbnb has disrupted the hospitality industry, and many people have wondered if Airbnb is poised to replace traditional hotels.

Feb 24, 2023 • Hospitality

Can the post-pandemic travel boom endure? - Tourists are swallowing higher prices but ever tighter household budgets pose risks for hotels and airlines.

Jul 7, 2023 • Hospitality

Young Americans lead 2023 travel trends with wellness at the forefront - Wellness and self-care are a priority for travel this year, according to a new survey by Allianz Partners.

Jul 13, 2023 • Travel