How U.S. lodging abandoned the middle class - Why the disappearance of true mid-market hotels threatens accessibility, domestic travel, and long-term demand.

Dec 8, 2025 • Hospitality

AI and hotel metasearch: disruption or evolution? - Traditional metasearch platforms are likely to coexist with AI booking agents rather than disappear quickly.

Feb 16, 2026 • Hospitality

Google: Bard is not search - Google wants to be clear: Bard is separate from Search. Yet it has become synonymous with generative AI features coming soon to Search.

Mar 7, 2023 • Marketing

Priceline launches AI-powered booking chatbot - The online travel agency built an AI that recommends, filters, and even books your dream summer trip.

Jun 29, 2023 • Hospitality

Hoteliers targeting remote work, social spaces trend - Hotels used to be for leisure and offices for work, but now, with employees working remotely from home and away from home, the requirements have changed.

Oct 26, 2023 • Hospitality

The impact of TripAdvisor reviews on hotel bookings - Research has shown that consumers rely on four common attributes when evaluating online reviews: usefulness, valence, volume, and timeliness.

Apr 30, 2024 • Hospitality

Coolcation gaining traction - The trend is sweeping the globe as discerning travelers seek destinations that combine moderate temperatures, natural beauty and unparalleled luxury.

Aug 14, 2024 • Travel

Tech firms halve business travel in 2023 - Business travel approached pre-pandemic levels last year, but lagged behind leisure travel due to geopolitical tensions and a slower market recovery.

Sep 11, 2024 • Travel