Tripadvisor on experiential travel trends in South Asia - Five long-term trends show how travellers are seeking deeper meaning, slower journeys, and hyper-local immersion.

Sep 25, 2025 • Travel

Undecided holiday travelers are waiting longer to book - Economic uncertainty and emotional fatigue drive late bookings, creating a window of opportunity for travel marketers.

Oct 14, 2025 • Travel

Booking.com unveils Black Friday deals with up to 40% off - Expanded discounts across six travel categories help travelers plan 2026 trips more affordably.

Nov 21, 2025 • Hospitality

Hyatt moves upstream with AI-powered trip discovery - Capturing traveler intent earlier is reshaping distribution, loyalty, and direct booking economics.

Mar 25, 2026 • Hospitality

Wholesalers are APAC hotels' fastest-growing channel - Wholesaler share of APAC hotel bookings has tripled since 2022 — the fastest growth of any channel — as retail OTA volume slows and hotels lock in contracted occupancy.

Jul 15, 2026 • Hospitality

Agoda plugged its own AI into Meta's agent. Your hotel is now two AIs away from the guest. - Since October 28, Meta's Muse can book hotels in Singapore and Japan through Agoda's own AI assistant, while the Expedia hotel booking promised for the US in September is still listed as coming soon.

Nov 4, 2026 • Hospitality

ChatGBT shows promise for travel planning - Bloomberg put the AI chatbot to the test using three very different scenarios, and its performance varied widely.

Mar 31, 2023 • Travel

How to optimize your Google Hotel profile for more direct bookings - Google Hotels metasearch engine has achieved a market penetration of almost 85%, and has become a vital channel for helping hotels increase their direct sales.

May 17, 2023 • Hospitality