Argues that AI will strengthen rather than disrupt OTAs like Expedia, as these platforms already control the massive datasets and connectivity that power AI recommendations.
OpenAI's shift away from in-platform booking creates opportunities for hotels to capture AI-driven traffic through optimized content strategies.
WTTC's four-decade analysis shows tourism contributed $11.6 trillion to global GDP in 2025 and confirms destinations always recover from crises with strong government leadership.
Adams outlined U.S. priorities including reaching 100 million visitors by 2030 and leveraging G20 hosting to drive investment and job creation.
UN Tourism partners with Fundación Mahou San Miguel to offer 2,000 free training places for Spanish hospitality professionals via WhatsApp messaging.
UAE hospitality leaders and Minister of Economy discuss recovery strategies amid regional conflicts, with Oxford Economics forecasting resilient long-term demand despite near-term challenges.
Asian hospitality investment round-up covers major serviced apartment acquisitions in Seoul and Malaysia, Singapore's tourism infrastructure expansion, and Vietnam's eco-resort development.
Former citizenM CIO Mike Rawson explains how the brand grew from 13 to 40 hotels while achieving industry-leading NPS through strategic automation that enhances rather than replaces human touchpoints.
The pipeline reached 2,387 projects and 442,973 rooms, with India leading at 940 projects and Bangkok topping city-level development with 68 projects.
Hotels lose hundreds of thousands annually to buffet overproduction, with AI-driven tracking showing potential waste reductions up to 90%.
Q1 2026 saw 110 U.S. hotel transactions totaling $4.6 billion, with Florida and New York accounting for 55% of deals despite geopolitical energy shocks.
India's hotel sector achieved 63-65% occupancy and INR 8,500-8,700 ADR in 2025, with 64,118 keys signed across 586 properties driven by Tier 2-4 expansion.
The 45-room ultraluxury resort opened in 2021 after a four-year construction project on challenging cliff terrain, earning a spot on World's 50 Best Hotels list.
The article explores how hotels can leverage data analytics and BI tools to transform operational data into actionable insights for revenue optimization and strategic decision-making.
Friday's lead is a viewpoint reframing the 90 million-worker hospitality talent gap as a narrative problem, while Choice Hotels follows Wyndham into AI and Auberge expands into safari.
The guide explains how independent hotels can leverage AI search growth while 53% of travelers trust AI suggestions but 66% won't let it book directly.
U.S. Travel Association forecast shows domestic travel leading growth while international recovery lags until 2029.
WTTC brings together 300+ industry leaders aboard Crystal Serenity to discuss global tourism recovery, with Egypt showcasing tourism revenue growth from $4.9B to $18B+.
CoStar reports occupancy up 1.2% to 66.5% and RevPAR up 3.2% to $111.59 for the week ending May 2, with Las Vegas leading gains at +29.0%.
UN Tourism's first Caribbean innovation challenge awarded six startups developing solutions for ocean conservation, community tourism, and green tech.