The Waldorf’s $6 billion makeover - How a Chinese buyout, years of delays, and Hilton’s big bet reshaped New York’s most famous hotel.

Sep 23, 2025 • Hospitality

U.S. lawmakers scrutinize AI pricing practices in online travel - Growing concerns about personalized “surveillance pricing” could reshape transparency and regulation in travel platforms.

Mar 9, 2026 • Hospitality

GBTA predicts new record year for business travel in 2024 - Global economic stability and continued pent-up demand have encouraged CEOs and CFOs to resume business travel.

Jul 23, 2024 • Travel

Accor’s loyalty program surpasses 100 million members - Experiential rewards, sustainability initiatives, and direct bookings fuel growth - but challenges remain in catching industry giants Marriott and Hilton.

Mar 21, 2025 • Hospitality

Booking.com subject to EU content rules - The European Union has confirmed the names of over a dozen platforms that will face the strictest level of regulation under its recently rebooted ecommerce rules.

Apr 26, 2023 • Hospitality

Europe's hotel market faces new challenges in 2025 - Post-pandemic growth gives way to tariffs, economic fears, and market volatility.

Apr 10, 2025 • Hospitality

OTAs continue to gain hotel booking ground in 2022 - New SiteMinder report reveals performance of OTAs, wholesalers, GDS's, tour operators, DMC's and hotel-owned websites.

Feb 20, 2023 • Hospitality

Airbnb trials 'Reserve Now, Pay Later' - New feature lets eligible guests in the U.S. and Canada book without upfront payment, aiming to ease affordability concerns.

Jul 3, 2025 • Hospitality