Choice Hotels looking to buy Wyndham Hotels & Resorts - Choice Hotels International is seeking to buy Wyndham Hotels & Resorts in a deal that would create a U.S. budget hotel giant.

May 24, 2023 • Hospitality

Entitled American tourists expect perfect, optimized vacations - Entitlement and endless optimization have turned travel into an unfun bloodsport.

Jul 26, 2023 • Travel

Marriott wants 100% of your travel wallet - At the Americas Lodging Investment Summit, Capuano shared Marriott's vision to capture all travel spend, from midscale stays to luxury safaris.

Feb 5, 2025 • Hospitality

Hotels face a more fragmented marketplace in 2026 - Rising APAC demand, short-term rental competition, and the rise of AI planning tools are reshaping distribution and guest acquisition.

Dec 11, 2025 • Hospitality

TikTok’s undeniable impact on travel and tourism - Many members of Gen Z are bypassing Google and turning to TikTok as their search engine.

Apr 4, 2023 • Marketing

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

Americans canceling trips thousands of miles from Gaza - The war’s effect on travelers extends far beyond the Middle East, according to a survey from Morning Consult.

Jan 15, 2024 • Travel

ChatGPT’s travel app integrations hit turbulence early - OpenAI's plan to turn ChatGPT into a booking assistant raises questions about reliability, user behavior, and future competition for travel brands.

Oct 10, 2025 • Hospitality