Mews secures $100 Million for more M&A - Many small hotel technology companies face intense competition and limited funding, making consolidation a smarter option than operating independently.

Sep 26, 2024 • Hospitality

Alipay+ and the future of mobile payments in travel - The strong growth of Alipay+ in 2024 reflects a broader trend within the travel industry: the increasing adoption of mobile and digital payment solutions.

Oct 14, 2024 • Hospitality

OpenAI sees AI agents as the new travel guides - How digital concierges could reshape loyalty, service, and competition in travel.

Sep 19, 2025 • Hospitality

Booking.com expands into agentic AI for travel - New smart tools mark the company’s shift from AI assistant to autonomous travel companion.

Oct 27, 2025 • Hospitality

Rethinking the hotel channel mix - Why a balanced, data-driven distribution strategy is now essential for demand generation.

Oct 28, 2025 • Hospitality

Spending on hotels and travel cooling down - Spending on hotels, airline tickets and recreation surged after the pandemic. This summer could mark a shift back to normal.

Jun 14, 2023 • Hospitality

Independent hotels need a chance to compete - Each year hotels pay more than $50 billion to OTAs like Expedia and Bookings, which control 90 percent of the online hotel marketplace.

Feb 26, 2024 • Hospitality

Americans to set new record for vacation spending in 2024 - In 2024, the average American household is expected to spend $2,843 on summer vacations - a whopping 118% jump from 2019.

May 29, 2024 • Travel