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Prioritizing Hospitality Workers' Mental Health This Holiday Season And Beyond
The majority of hospitality workers believe there is a stigma around mental health across the industry. But self-care and therapy isn’t enough to solve the issue when 51% of hospitality workers say their job is stress-inducing most or all of the time.
Booking.com wants AI to be like a human travel agent — but better
The internet made going to brick-and-mortar travel agencies a thing of the past. Generative artificial intelligence could once again transform the way people plan and book their trips.
Booking.com’s approach to the Digital Markets Act
Booking.com’s Chief Legal & Public Affairs Officer, Maria Rocha Barros, discusses the company’s approach to complying with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) after engaging in constructive dialogue with the European Commission and other stakeholders. As the first European company subject to the DMA, Booking.com’s success is rooted in Europe, having grown from a small Dutch startup in 1996 to a prominent global travel company. The company operates in a competitive sector alongside various online travel platforms, offline agencies, and new entrants, facilitating connections between travelers and partners worldwide.
The Ideal Mix For Hotel Distribution: Direct Bookings to Lead by 2030
By 2030, direct digital bookings are expected to reshape the landscape of hotel distribution, overtaking online travel agencies (OTAs) as the primary channel for global hotel reservations. Skift Research’s 2024 Hotel Distribution Outlook reveals that while OTAs currently dominate the market, hotels are increasingly focusing on direct digital channels to engage travelers more effectively and reduce dependency on intermediaries. This shift is projected to generate $409 billion in global hotel bookings through direct digital channels by the end of the decade, marking a pivotal transition in how consumers book travel accommodations.
Hotel CEOs Say Demographics Are the Future of Travel
Yes, AI is going to be everywhere one day, and yes, lifestyle hotels are the hot new thing. But if you want to track the future of travel, the answer lies in demographics.
High-tech hospitality: Ph.D. student Abraham Terrah offers insight into AI’s growing role in hotel service
After a long day of navigating noisy airports and congested highways, an exhausted traveler enters a hotel room with expectations of peace and comfort.
Trump’s presidency and the path ahead for hospitality
With Donald Trump's second term as President of the United States, the hotel and hospitality sectors are poised for several shifts. Drawing on policies from his first term and early indications of his second, we explore the potential opportunities and challenges facing the industry under his leadership.
How AI-powered search might impact travel discovery
There has been a lot of news recently about the impact of artificial intelligence in search and how it may or may not impact the future of Google.
Do hotels still need General Managers in 2024?
In an era where artificial intelligence, automated systems and digital check-ins are reshaping how we experience hotels, it begs the question: Do we still need General Managers (GMs) to run hotels?
No doors, frosted glass: Why hotel bathrooms feel like peep shows
Los Angeles comedian Fahim Anwar was showering at an Austin hotel when he reached a boiling point. As water sprayed onto the floor, a shallow pool forming, he realized he could no longer stay silent about the partial door.
Spain's Malaga to ban new holiday flat permits in 43 neighbourhoods
Malaga will ban new short-term tourism rentals in 43 neighbourhoods of the city, the latest step taken by Spanish authorities to address residents' concerns that they are being priced out of the property market by the booming tourism business.
Travel Trends 2025: What's Hot And What's Not In The Future Of Travel
In 2024, travel trends were a mix of escapism and edginess. While some travellers seized the opportunity to visit the shooting locations of their favourite Netflix shows, others tried to limit their dopamine sources to join the social media-fueled ‘raw-dogging’ bandwagon. As concerns about overtourism grew, travellers began seeking out lesser-known alternatives, embracing the ‘destination dupe’ trend. The year also witnessed a surge in interest in celestial wonders, with the aurora borealis putting on a spectacular show. As travel trends continue to shape our wanderlust, 2025 promises to be no exception.
New York City Council Approves Bill Regulating Hotel Safety
After months of contentious negotiations with the hotel industry, the New York City Council overwhelmingly approved a bill on Wednesday aimed at improving safety at hotels for workers and guests.
onion expands nature-inspired resort with pool villas atop thai mountains
Interior design and architecture studio Onion completes the second phase of Sala Khao Yai in Thailand and expands on the original resort, incorporating three types of villas: a three-bedroom Pool Villa, two Pool Villa Suites, and two Pool Villas. Situated on a mountaintop, the design of the development offers sweeping vistas of the country’s National Park. The masterplan prioritizes the orientation of buildings, maximizing natural light, wind flow, and views of sunrise or, in the case of the three-bedroom Pool Villa, a 360-degree panorama.
21 Hotels From Famous Movies—That You Can Actually Stay In
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Why Uber isn't buying Expedia, but I still think Amazon should
Today's story, which I will call a "banker rumor," regarding the potential acquisition of Expedia Group by Uber is a natural extension of both speculation around Expedia's future as well as the shared history of Dara Khosrowshahi.
The 2024 GDS-Index Reveals its Top 40 Sustainable Destinations and Highlights 5 Key Insights
The Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS-Index)* has unveiled its 2024 rankings, highlighting the Top 40 sustainable destinations from around the globe. These exceptional locations demonstrate a strong commitment to sustainable tourism by effectively balancing tourism growth with environmental stewardship and community well-being.
The 100 Most Incredible Hotels in the World in 2025
What makes compiling a list like Fodor’s Finest Hotels such a daunting task is the outrageous number of hotels worldwide. The United Nations World Travel Organization has estimated that there are roughly 700,000 hotels in the world–from hostels to uber-luxury. Other estimates suggest the number is closer to 1 million properties–and some believe there are even more. And while there seems to be no definitive answer, one thing is certain: that’s a lot of options.
The Google Travel Takeover And What It Means For SEO
Google Flights and Google Hotels have dominated travel-related Google search terms in recent years, which has been seen as a threat by many travel operators.