Choice Hotels calls off its Wyndham Hotels acquisition - After months of begging, pleading, and attempted strong-arming, the company is calling off its attempt to merge with rival Wyndham Hotels and Resorts.

Mar 12, 2024 • Hospitality

No waning in leisure travel demand - Wyndham Hotels is seeing resilient demand for leisure and business travel despite economic uncertainty - even at the budget end of the market.

Oct 25, 2024 • Hospitality

UK: Spending with travel agents continues to grow - According to the Barclays UK Year End Consumer Spend Report, consumer spending with travel agents increased by 7.5% year on year.

Jan 7, 2025 • Hospitality

CBRE revises global hotel outlook - Moderate growth ahead as travel patterns, tariffs, and alternative lodging reshape performance across regions.

Oct 6, 2025 • Hospitality

Uncertainty is bad for business - U.S. hotel leaders warn that constant policy shifts and volatile markets are disrupting travel demand and development — even as optimism builds for 2026.

Oct 21, 2025 • Hospitality

AI companies rally around MCP as the next internet standard - A common protocol for agent-to-agent communication could redefine how digital services are accessed and delivered.

Dec 12, 2025 • Hospitality

Guest discovery is moving upstream - AI tools are shaping travel preferences before travelers reach OTA or hotel websites.

Jan 14, 2026 • Hospitality

Hotels expand residential offerings to compete with Airbnb - Branded apartment-style stays signal a strategic shift in hospitality competition.

Feb 23, 2026 • Hospitality