When OTAs become marketplaces - As Airbnb and Booking.com move into high-margin services, hotels risk losing control—unless they rethink distribution, partnerships, and guest experience.

Jun 10, 2025 • Hospitality

2025 Hotel Direct Distribution Report - D-Edge’s new report highlights the benefits of direct bookings - lower acquisition costs, higher revenue per booking, longer stays, and fewer cancellations.

Feb 25, 2025 • Hospitality

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

Travelers trust AI enough to start. Not enough to book. - Why the AI-referred visitor who spent 70% longer on your site still didn't convert — and where they went instead.

Jun 23, 2026 • Hospitality

The short-term rental sector faces a new reality - From pandemic boom to growing pains - why reputation, consistency, and hotel-like standards are now essential.

Apr 23, 2025 • Hospitality

Trip.com launches ChatGPT based real-time travel guide - TripGen, a chatbot designed to provide travelers with live assistance through cutting-edge AI technology.

Feb 17, 2023 • 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

Global hoteliers weigh in on AI - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the hospitality industry, with 73% of hoteliers expecting a significant or transformative impact.

Jan 21, 2025 • Hospitality