Why GEO is the new SEO for hotels - Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) marks a shift in how hotels gain visibility. As AI tools shape travel searches, traditional SEO must evolve to stay relevant.

Jun 11, 2025 • Marketing

The rise of experiential hospitality - Integrating storytelling into hospitality environments has become a game-changer, enhancing the guest experience by making them a key part of the overall narrative.

Sep 11, 2024 • Hospitality

Americans slash holiday spending, but keep traveling - PWC finds gifts take the hit in 2025 budgets while travel, entertainment, and ai-powered trip planning stay resilient.

Sep 9, 2025 • Travel

Direct hotel channels lose corporate share to GDSs - HEDNA–NYU report shows GDS becoming the dominant corporate channel as business travelers move away from direct bookings.

Jan 28, 2026 • Hospitality

Expedia brings hotel booking to Alexa+ - AI voice assistants move closer to becoming full-service travel platforms.

Jan 6, 2026 • Hospitality

Barcelona to ban all short-term rentals by 2029 - Spanish city has announced plans to ban renting apartments to tourists from 2028 in a bid to reduce housing costs for residents.

Jun 24, 2024 • Travel

Google tests “nearby” hotel ads with direct booking buttons - New ad format in Maps and Search highlights nearby hotels with prominent “Book” links to drive direct reservations via OTAs and hotel websites.

Jul 8, 2025 • Hospitality

Google clarifies its agentic AI booking strategy - The company signals a partnership-first approach as AI-driven booking reshapes travel distribution.

Nov 21, 2025 • Hospitality