The power shift in hospitality - As brands go asset-light, hotel owners gain influence - demanding performance, accountability, and value beyond the brand name.

Mar 28, 2025 • Hospitality

Expedia, Kayak first in travel with plugins for ChatGPT - The two companies have created plugins for ChatGPT so the platform can access their data when responding to inquiries from users.

Mar 24, 2023 • Hospitality

Instagram is making you a worse tourist - People are likely to act more hedonistically while on vacation, as they look to social media for proof of how others behave.

Sep 5, 2023 • Travel

Travel networks could be the next wave of commerce media - Although it represents only 2.6% of total digital ad spend, travel ad spend will grow through 2026, potentially spurred by new travel media networks.

Sep 4, 2024 • Hospitality

What it takes to win in social media and travel marketing - Social media in travel is no longer just about selling dreams - it's about selling trust, identity, and shared experiences.

May 28, 2025 • Marketing

US hotels seem to be losing pricing control - Reduced pricing leverage in US hotels may suggest economic pressures on budget travelers, while globally, hotels are moving towards recovery normalization.

Apr 2, 2024 • Hospitality

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

Hotels need to think local - Get this right and guests no longer feel like they’re staying in a hotel; they feel like they’re living in the area temporarily (which is what they want).

Apr 15, 2024 • Hospitality