American Express signals strong luxury hotel demand despite airline softness - High-end travelers continue to spend on hotels and experiences even as air travel shows short-term volatility.

Apr 28, 2026 • Hospitality

Booking.com tax error throws Greek hotels into operational chaos - Incorrect environmental fee settings expose the growing operational risks of relying on OTA infrastructure.

May 15, 2026 • Hospitality

The direct-booking success story hotels were told to copy is buying traffic again - Airbnb's quarterly brand and performance marketing has gone from $119 million to $512 million since 2021 while its 90% direct-traffic figure never moved — because brand-driven visits count as direct..

Aug 19, 2026 • Hospitality

Booking Holdings just told investors its most discounted guests are a growing majority of its room nights - Level 2 and 3 Genius members booked a high-50% share of Booking.com room nights last quarter, up from a year ago, and they arrive entitled to as much as 15 or 20 percent off your rate..

Sep 14, 2026 • Hospitality

Is Facebook still an effective marketing vehicle for hotels? - For years, critics have been prognosticating the downfall of Facebook, and its relevance would fade.

May 22, 2023 • Marketing

India outbound travel is growing fast - China’s travel recovery gets more attention, but India’s outbound market is ‘booming’ even faster.

May 26, 2023 • Travel

Social search is a step change for travel influencer marketing - How influencer marketing on platforms like TikTok is crucial for travel brands to maximize social search and build brand awareness.

Jun 2, 2023 • Marketing

Booking's acquisition of ETraveli in doubt - According to the European Commission, the acquisition would “strengthen Booking’s dominant position, increasing its bargaining position towards hotels".

Jun 15, 2023 • Hospitality