The rise of third-party hotel operators in Europe - This business model, which emerged in the USA, has gained significant traction in Europe in recent years.

Jan 23, 2023 • Hospitality

Marriott: Short-term meetings illustrate corporate comeback - Company's corporate clients willing to pay a premium for in-person meetings with little lead time.

Mar 21, 2023 • Travel

How Mandarin Oriental brings more leisure into the mix - The luxury brand is taking a more active approach to the leisure market as demand grows in that segment.

Apr 20, 2023 • Hospitality

Rising prices for travel do not appear to be curbing wanderlust - The post-pandemic travel boom and the high ticket prices that come with it show no signs of slowing well into next year.

Aug 9, 2023 • Travel

How the airline boarding process became such a mess - Airlines have made it chaotic by design - so people will pay to get an easier boarding process.

Sep 19, 2023 • Travel

Google and Expedia on AI risks, opportunities - One way AI may be used in travel is as an “intelligent agent,” capable of making decisions and bookings on behalf of a user.

Oct 4, 2023 • Travel

Travel is social - the booking process must be too - Already popular within retail, the travel industry is behind the curve in realizing the potential that social commerce possesses.

Nov 15, 2023 • Marketing

Expedia renews 'Ryanair Rooms’ collaboration - The white label solution allows passengers to book a hotel with their flight and access Expedia’s AI-powered virtual agent customer service tool.

Dec 5, 2023 • Hospitality