Amex GBT to acquire CWT - Two of the largest corporate travel agencies want to join forces to create a single giant to grow in an industry where many companies still book business travel manually.

Mar 26, 2024 • Travel

NDC for Lodging: A new era of hotel distribution? - Several technology firms, including DerbySoft and Katanox, are leading the charge to modernize hotel distribution.

Mar 12, 2025 • Hospitality

Airbnb holds off on ChatGPT integration - CEO Brian Chesky says OpenAI’s tools aren’t ready yet as Airbnb doubles down on its own AI and social features.

Oct 23, 2025 • Hospitality

The consumer has changed, distribution has changed - Accor has discontinued the global distribution of static rates and now works exclusively with four online distributors - Expedia, Infinite, Webbeds and Hotelbeds - through direct connections.

Sep 17, 2024 • Hospitality

How visual search is reshaping travel discovery - The travel industry is experiencing a significant transformation as AI and visual search emerge as key players in how people discover and plan their travels.

Apr 10, 2025 • Marketing

How OTAs react when hotels charge above market rates - The latest World Parity Monitor reveals rising risks for independent hotels as non-major OTAs aggressively undercut inflated direct prices.

May 20, 2025 • Hospitality

The new gatekeeper of hotel reputation - Review synthesis and sentiment analysis are transforming how guests see—and judge—your property.

Aug 19, 2025 • Hospitality

The quiet gold rush in online travel - Why banks, airlines, and retailers are now the biggest growth engine for online travel giants.

Sep 16, 2025 • Hospitality