Airbnb accelerates its push into hotel distribution - A newly formed hotels team signals a strategic move to compete more directly with established online travel agencies.

Jan 19, 2026 • Hospitality

Rapid transition to online bookings in the coming years - The global travel market is forecasted to grow 6-10% annually through 2026, with online bookings expected to reach 65% of all travel by 2026.

Sep 23, 2024 • Travel

Memorial Day 2025 travel to break records, says AAA - More than 45 million Americans expected to travel over the holiday weekend, with road trips, domestic flights, and Alaska cruises topping the list.

May 13, 2025 • Travel

Has Airbnb reached its peak? - The home-sharing giant is searching for its next act as bookings plateau and competition intensifies.

Nov 3, 2025 • Hospitality

Why Expedia won’t fight ChatGPT’s travel ambitions - Why the travel giant is aligning with AI agents instead of defending traditional booking flows.

Jan 8, 2026 • Hospitality

OTAs vs. AI Agents: The evolution of travel booking - OTAs may remain relevant for now, but advancing AI agents will weaken their core value over time.

Dec 9, 2024 • Hospitality

How Claude is shaping the future of travel - Anthropic positions AI as enterprise infrastructure, not a consumer toy.

Nov 4, 2025 • Travel

Tripadvisor pays $435 million to simplify ownership - The struggling travel site is looking for more flexibility and a wider range of potential deals.

Jan 7, 2025 • Hospitality