Google Hotel Ads just got 40% more expensive - Soaring Google ad costs, stricter privacy rules, and OTA pressure are forcing hoteliers to bet big on AI.

Sep 16, 2025 • Marketing

US: STR cuts 2023 hotel rate, occupancy forecast - Weaker economic momentum will temper travel recovery, but the rebuilding of business travel will continue to support demand growth next year.

Nov 25, 2022 • Hospitality

Who is loyal - the brand or the traveler? - Hotel guests are no longer passive service recipients; they now actively contribute to shaping their own experiences.

Oct 25, 2024 • Hospitality

U.S. hotel markets recover from the pandemic - A snapshot of 15 major U.S. hotel markets shows that travel to cities is rebounding, with one notable exception: San Francisco.

Jun 16, 2023 • Hospitality

Biometric-driven travel. The future of seamless travel - How AI, Digital IDs, and automation are transforming the travel experience.

Mar 10, 2025 • Travel

NDC for Lodging: A new era of hotel distribution? - Several technology firms, including DerbySoft and Katanox, are leading the charge to modernize hotel distribution.

Mar 12, 2025 • Hospitality

Hotels.com’s new AI chatbot falls short of expectations - Despite a sleek interface and smart filter features, early testing reveals the chatbot struggles with accuracy and lacks key trip-planning functionality.

May 21, 2025 • Hospitality

Top OTAs by market cap 2023 - As of September 2023, Booking Holdings was the online travel company with the highest market cap worldwide.

Feb 27, 2024 • Hospitality