Spain’s tourism boom reflects a wider reshaping of global travel demand - Geopolitical uncertainty is accelerating demand toward perceived safe-haven destinations, with Spain emerging as one of Europe’s biggest beneficiaries.

May 11, 2026 • Travel

Mild recession to have limited effect on hotels - Rate expected to be main driver of revenue until occupancy growth returns in 2024.

Aug 22, 2023 • Hospitality

Booking.com’s AI Trip Planner got a big update - Travelers can now use the Smart Filter tool to describe their ideal property in their own words.

Oct 31, 2024 • Hospitality

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

Google’s DMA search fix may boost Booking.com—not hotels - While aiming to comply with EU gatekeeper rules, Google’s new layout risks entrenching aggregator dominance and sidelining direct hotel bookings.

Jul 8, 2025 • Hospitality

U.S. hotels brace for a bumpy Q3 — but bet big on a Q4 rebound - Luxury demand, event calendars, and stronger group bookings fuel cautious optimism despite corporate and government pullbacks.

Aug 18, 2025 • Hospitality

ITB Berlin: AI is fundamentally changing the travel industry - According to Charuta Fadnis of Phocuswright, the use of AI by agents and personalized travel apps is an important future trend.

Mar 6, 2024 • Travel

Marriott expands into corporate travel management - The company has launched a suite of travel tools designed to help business travelers seamlessly book, manage and expense their travel without the need for third-party services.

Jul 10, 2024 • Travel