The K-shaped hotel market is not a cycle. It's a new structure. - The divide between luxury and economy performance is widening. Independent hotels in the middle need a position, not a plan to wait it out.

Mar 31, 2026 • Hospitality

The most expensive line on a hotel room. It isn't on the P&L. - What a single night's revenue actually keeps, once the channel takes its cut before anyone starts counting.

Jun 11, 2026 • Hospitality

Priceline expands Amadeus partnership - This extended collaboration grants Priceline access to a broad spectrum of airline offerings through the Amadeus Travel Platform.

Mar 5, 2024 • Hospitality

Top travel apps collect user data without permission - From Booking.com to Airbnb to Hilton to Radisson, travel apps are exploiting user data, often without telling them.

Jun 12, 2024 • Hospitality

Sonder on Marriott deal, financial uncertainty - While RevPAR and ADR rose, net losses widened significantly, raising concerns about the company’s long-term viability.

Feb 18, 2025 • Hospitality

U.S. hotels struggle with staffing shortages despite wage increases - While the industry has made progress, many hotels continue to struggle with unfilled positions, particularly in housekeeping and front desk roles.

Feb 24, 2025 • Hospitality

Hilton is pointing 250 million members at retention and calling it discovery - Chris Nassetta wants next-gen AI to mine Hilton's 250 million loyalty members for tailored offers. That sharpens how Hilton talks to the guests it already has — and does nothing to win the traveler asking an AI which hotel to book.

Jul 20, 2026 • Hospitality

Tripadvisor is closing its subscription service - The company's attempt to create a subscription program that would give travelers discounts, drive bookings for suppliers and revenue for itself is ending after just three years.

Mar 4, 2024 • Hospitality