Sonder launches its first hotel collection - Hotels are distinct from other hotels and apartments Sonder operates in that they are boutique hotel-oriented.

Jul 25, 2023 • Hospitality

Expedia's searches for autumn escapes are up - Flight searches for fall are up 15% and hotel searches increased 20% compared to fall 2022.

Aug 21, 2023 • Travel

How Google Ads integration elevates direct bookings - Connecting a hotels central reservations system with Google ads works as a force multiplier for marketing campaigns.

Aug 30, 2023 • Hospitality

U.S. business travel spending to grow, but slowly - U.S. domestic business travel volume is projected to remain below pre-pandemic levels until 2026, while total business travel spending is not forecast to recover before 2028.

Jan 18, 2024 • Travel

Expedia incurred losses of $326 million on its stake in Amex GBT - Expedia's sale of Egencia to Amex Global Business Travel may have benefited the OTA in many ways, but its equity stake has taken a battering since the closing of the deal.

Feb 13, 2024 • Hospitality

Social media marketing for hotels - Social media has become essential in how travelers choose their next stay, making it a critical tool for hotels to enhance their appeal and visibility.

Mar 14, 2024 • Marketing

Hotel 'junk fees' bill passes GOP-controlled House - A House bill to require full transparency of hotel rates received overwhelming bipartisan support and successfully passed the GOP-controlled chamber.

Jun 18, 2024 • Hospitality

How OTAs comply with California's junk fee law - Booking.com, Airbnb, and Expedia/Vrbo are all complying with California's new junk-fee transparency law, but their approaches vary widely.

Jul 4, 2024 • Hospitality