Social Media's growing influence on travel planning and booking - From inspiration to booking, social media is transforming the travel industry - reshaping how younger travelers discover and purchase experiences.

Mar 4, 2025 • Hospitality

AI agents put online travel giants on edge - Booking.com, Expedia and Airbnb brace for a future where digital assistants could bypass their platforms.

Sep 9, 2025 • Hospitality

UK regulator examines how hotels use STR benchmarking data - Investigation into Hilton, IHG, and Marriott raises questions about how shared market data may influence pricing decisions.

Mar 4, 2026 • Hospitality

Dear tourists: Do not come - Majorca’s locals speak out against overtourism, housing crises, and a way of life under threat.

Mar 25, 2025 • Travel

Google keeps commercial model for agentic hotel booking - The company says its upcoming agentic booking capabilities in AI Mode for travel will largely mirror its current commercial model.

Nov 25, 2025 • Hospitality

How social video is reshaping travel planning - From inspiration to booking - why travelers and brands are turning to TikTok for authentic travel experiences.

Mar 10, 2025 • Marketing

Marriott lowers forecast as U.S. travel demand softens - Federal spending cuts and consumer caution weigh on bookings, while international markets drive growth.

May 7, 2025 • Hospitality

Direct bookings are calling - LLMs have made voice a viable distribution channel. Most hotels still aren't picking up.

Feb 2, 2026 • Hospitality