Booking.com prepares to launch U.S. credit card - The OTA has been actively pursuing a stronger presence in the U.S. over the past few years, and the introduction of a co-branded credit card is a strategic move to bolster this effort.

Sep 20, 2023 • Hospitality

European committee backs new short-term rental rules - Proposed framework sets out a simple, online registration procedure for hosts and OTAs to ensure registration is reliable and complete.

Sep 21, 2023 • Hospitality

Expedia reports record revenue amid solid travel demand - While travel demand in North America and Europe remained stable, the Asia-Pacific and Latin America regions experienced more pronounced growth.

Nov 3, 2023 • Hospitality

HSMAI announces its 2023 top 25 extraordinary minds - Awards recognize exceptional Sales, Marketing, Revenue Optimization, and Distribution leaders in hospitality, travel, and tourism organizations.

Dec 11, 2023 • Hospitality

People are tired of being talked at - Tailored messaging helps brands stand out in the crowded landscape of social media and generic email campaigns.

Jan 3, 2024 • Marketing

Rising costs and climate concerns drive up travel budgets - Survey finds that rising climate concerns are already leading to significant changes to travel policies for 61 percent of the buyers.

Feb 1, 2024 • Travel

There's no such thing as a "green" vacation - You'll leave a carbon footprint, no matter what. But your trip can be green-ish. Here's how to spot the biggest offenders.

Mar 18, 2024 • Hospitality

How much AI should scare us - Two top artificial intelligence experts - one an optimist and the other more alarmist about the technology’s future - engaged in a spirited debate.

Apr 25, 2024 • Travel