The changing landscape of hotel distribution - The hotel distribution industry is shifting as hotels reduce OTA reliance and prioritize direct guest relationships.

Feb 25, 2025 • Hospitality

How Marriott is using AI to rethink room assignments - Piloting practical AI tools, Marriott and others in hospitality show that small, focused innovations can drive scalable transformation — one use case at a time.

Jun 17, 2025 • Hospitality

Google on what the travel industry will look like by 2040 - New research from Google and Deloitte predicts a staggering 60% increase in international travellers by 2040.

Oct 31, 2024 • Travel

Hotel giants take on Booking.com in landmark lawsuit - European hoteliers seek billions in damages over years of alleged commission overcharges and unfair pricing clauses.

Jun 17, 2025 • Hospitality

Booking.com slams EU over ‘dumb’ regulations - Glenn Fogel says EU rules have forced the group to allow hotel companies to offer lower prices on their own websites than on Booking.com.

Jun 26, 2024 • Hospitality

Google shakes up hotel ads - With the commission-based model gone, small hotels face higher costs, lower visibility, and greater dependence on OTAs.

Mar 3, 2025 • Hospitality

Expedia to cut 1,500 jobs as travel demand fades - The job cuts are part of the OTA's broader restructuring plans as travel demand continues to moderate around the world.

Feb 27, 2024 • Hospitality

Booking.com is changing its sustainability program - In anticipation of upcoming regulatory changes the OTA is adapting its approach to focus more on third-party certification.

Mar 21, 2024 • Hospitality