Hoteliers not happy with Booking.com's new prepayment policy - The OTA has begun to eliminate prepayment plans from hotels and replace them with Payments by Booking (PbB) - at a much higher cost.

Jun 17, 2024 • Hospitality

Google launches new features for travel - With new updates to features in Maps and Search you can see alternatives to air travel and better understand the estimated emissions of flights.

Apr 18, 2024 • Travel

The new luxury: Where sustainability meets sophistication - Eco-Conscious values are redefining high-end travel experiences by blending luxury with purpose, authenticity, and a lasting positive impact.

Apr 24, 2025 • Travel

Luxury goods are out, but luxury travel is in - As wealthy consumers trade handbags for hotel suites, the hospitality industry faces the same risks that once hit fashion.

Oct 10, 2025 • Hospitality

Hilton closes 2024 with record growth - The company achieves record growth in 2024, signing 154,000 rooms and setting the stage for continued expansion.

Jan 28, 2025 • Hospitality

ChatGPT opens to third-party apps — and travel brands are first in line - OpenAI's new app ecosystem lets companies like Expedia and Booking.com plug directly into chatgpt, turning trip planning into a conversational experience.

Oct 7, 2025 • Hospitality

Hilton and Marriott respond to the hotel talent crisis - Global hotel leaders step up retention, training, and purpose-driven culture to stabilize a strained workforce.

Nov 18, 2025 • Hospitality

Amazon picks BCD Travel, keeps CWT’s RoomIt for lodging - Amazon is moving to BCD Travel from CWT, although the latter will continue to provide lodging services to the retailing giant.

Mar 3, 2023 • Travel