Marriott's new AI tools: How they work - and how they don't - Skift tested the new AI tools designed to assist users in searching for vacation rentals within the Homes & Villas by Marriott Bonvoy brand.

Apr 9, 2024 • Hospitality

A fee fight for hotel dominance - How Marriott and Hilton aim to optimize their fee structures to max out profitability while maintaining competitive pricing for hotel owners.

May 21, 2024 • Hospitality

PwC US selects KAYAK for Business - The company has been involved in the development of the solution, which is now introduced to more than 75,000 PwC US employees to plan and book their business travel.

Jul 18, 2024 • Travel

Travel agency sales stay strong after record year - The U.S. travel industry is off to a strong start in 2025, continuing its streak of year-over-year growth.

Feb 24, 2025 • Travel

Navigating Europe's evolving travel market: Key Trends for 2025 - How shifting budgets, changing loyalty trends and value-driven pricing are reshaping the industry.

Feb 28, 2025 • Travel

Kayak pivots from search to AI-driven travel assistant - The shift from browsing to delegating marks one of the most significant evolutions in digital travel since the rise of OTAs - one driven not by new interfaces, but by AI that reasons, reacts, and books.

May 23, 2025 • Hospitality

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

WhatsApp introduces ads - Meta’s messaging app begins showing ads for the first time, opening new revenue streams while pledging to protect end-to-end encryption.

Jun 17, 2025 • Marketing