Chinese tourist spend again - Chinese holidaymakers will spend $250 billion on international travel this year - about 10% more than in 2019, according to WTTC data.

Jun 3, 2024 • Travel

Tripadvisor shifting from arbitrage economics to engagement economics - This isn't the old Tripadvisor, which relied on metasearch and ad clicks. The new Tripadvisor uses generative AI for travel planning, allowing users to easily book experiences, restaurant reservations, and hotels.

Sep 24, 2024 • Hospitality

Making a cleaner getaway - What industry leaders are doing to make business travel more sustainable as it rapidly grows and is expected to reach record levels in 2024.

Oct 15, 2024 • Hospitality

U.S. hotel industry loses $31 million per day as shutdown stalls travel - The halt in federal travel is leaving rooms empty, straining hotel revenues, jobs, and local economies.

Nov 6, 2025 • Hospitality

ESG expectations are rising faster than hotels can adapt - Why rising guest, corporate, and financial demands are exposing sustainability gaps in high-end hospitality.

Nov 28, 2025 • Hospitality

Expedia wants to become the AI infrastructure layer behind travel brands - The company’s new B2B platform signals a push toward end-to-end travel distribution, where partners can build AI-powered booking experiences on top of Expedia’s supply and servicing stack.

May 22, 2026 • Hospitality

Chains tell investors AI will book with them. The fine print says maybe not. - Hilton, Marriott and Hyatt each wrote AI into their annual reports as a risk to booking direct. On their earnings calls, the same companies call it an advantage..

Oct 5, 2026 • Hospitality

Travel startups: Disruption from within? - Travel startups may be well positioned to contribute to the industry’s next digital horizon.

Mar 16, 2023 • Travel