Expedia first OTA to offer attribute-based hotel shopping - ABS unbundles attributes that make up a hotel rate plan, increasing price transparency while helping travelers easily compare their options to build their ideal stay.

Apr 17, 2023 • Hospitality

How Google reshapes hotel distribution - New Skift research views the latest iteration by the search giant as contributing directly to the democratization of the online travel industry.

Oct 19, 2023 • Hospitality

OTAs caught overcharging travelers from Bay Area - An investigation shows that hotel booking sites charge San Franciscans up to $500 more per night for the same rooms than travelers from less affluent cities.

Jan 14, 2025 • Hospitality

A 2040 travel outlook by Google and Deloitte - How shifting demographics, emerging destinations, and digital disruption are redefining global tourism.

May 26, 2025 • Travel

Google Gemini now integrates paid hotel listings - Paid placements move inside AI trip itineraries, giving hotels earlier and more immersive visibility in the traveler journey.

Jul 18, 2025 • Hospitality

Marriott’s 3 big challenges - Despite doubling its room count over a decade, the company remains optimistic about the company's growth potential, betting that high-margin luxury hotels and a tech revamp will help sustain fat fees.

Jan 23, 2024 • Hospitality

ITB Berlin: Google unveils AI-powered future of travel - In the future, travel will evolve into a fusion of interactive adventures and diverse search methods, diverging significantly from the traditional approaches we're familiar with.

Mar 7, 2024 • Travel

Hotels expand beyond traditional room sales - Hotels are revolutionizing booking systems, ushering in a more innovative and profitable era of hospitality.

Dec 11, 2024 • Hospitality