Airbnb sees faster hotel booking growth on its platform - Hotel stays are expanding at nearly double the platform average but still represent only a small share of total bookings.

Feb 13, 2026 • Hospitality

The brandification of America's hospitality industry - Having a big loyalty program matters tremendously, and distribution costs are another factor.

Mar 2, 2023 • Hospitality

Tipping in the United States has gotten out of control - Requests to tip on purchased goods and services are increasingly common, and the amount of the traditional tip has been on the rise for decades.

Apr 3, 2023 • Hospitality

Climate change is making travel that much harder - The design of most of our transportation infrastructure was based on the climate of the mid-20th century.

Jul 17, 2023 • Travel

Airlines predict record Thanksgiving US holiday travel - Major U.S. airlines and the Transportation Security Administration expect record air travel over the Thanksgiving holiday air travel period.

Nov 14, 2023 • Travel

Phocuswright's travel industry predictions for 2024 - The coming months could be filled with plenty of advancements and changes, according to Phocuswright analysts.

Jan 3, 2024 • Travel

How AI could change travel in 2024 - The expanding use of AI could influence how we book online, what happens when flights are canceled or delayed, and even how much we pay for tickets.

Jan 22, 2024 • Travel

Travel price growth slows amid cooling inflation - According to the U.S. Travel Association's Travel Price Index, lodging prices rose 2% in August from the previous month.

Sep 17, 2024 • Hospitality