Banks like Capital One are leveraging payment control and AI to challenge traditional travel distribution channels and OTAs.
Tambourine promotes cost savings through platform consolidation, offering no-fee booking engines, built-in personalization, and accessibility protection to reduce third-party vendor expenses.
Independent hotels face guests booking later with shorter stays and tighter budgets, requiring dynamic pricing, integrated tech, and local marketing to maintain profitability.
Hilton's 235 million Honors members will earn and redeem points on Explora Journeys luxury cruises starting summer 2026, launching the new Hilton Honors Adventures program.
Global business travel spending is expected to hit $1.48 trillion in 2024, surpassing pre-pandemic levels as conferences and incentive trips drive demand for both air and ground transport services.
AI-powered booking agents will transform hotel distribution by enabling automated negotiation and personalized offers, requiring hotels to invest in API connectivity and data quality to remain competitive.
The 335-key Florida resort undergoes a $50 million renovation as Aimbridge's first U.S. all-inclusive property, targeting early 2026 opening.
Amadeus forecasts six major travel trends for 2026, from pet-friendly innovations and AI-powered trip planning to personalized hotel rooms and new long-haul aircraft routes.
Comprehensive guide on converting OTA guests to direct bookers through staff training, automated email sequences, and incentives to reclaim up to 30% commission fees.
The German hotel group integrated Flexkeeping's tools with Mews PMS to remotely monitor outsourced cleaning across its reception-free properties.
The brand's first African properties include three safari lodges in Zambia and Botswana, managed by African Bush Camps.
Google partners with Booking.com, Expedia, and major hotel brands to develop AI tools that complete bookings autonomously, with mature solutions expected within two years.
Marriott's Luxury Group announces strategy pivot toward "High Life Worth" focusing on wellbeing, connection and cultural experiences, with 35 new luxury openings planned for 2026.
The study of 34 million GHA DISCOVERY members shows travelers will prioritize personal expression over destinations, with leisure trips averaging 6 vs 4 business trips.
The awards ceremony at Riu Palace Pacifico recognized 90 top-performing travel agents from USA and Canada, with winners including Inteletravel and Red Label Vacations.
India's hotels saw ARR rise 10-12% year-on-year in October 2025, driven by corporate travel recovery and Diwali leisure demand.
The author proposes a Trust-led Multichannel Growth approach emphasizing authenticity over traditional traffic metrics, combining social media, OTA management, and AI-powered content scaling.
Survey of travelers finds 94% plan to maintain or increase travel frequency in 2026, with wellness, cultural immersion and sustainability driving booking decisions.
Shiji Q3 2025 data shows positive staff mentions boost hotel review scores by 0.5-0.6 points globally, proving human connection drives guest satisfaction even as AI handles routine tasks.
Over 1.1 billion tourists traveled internationally in January-September 2025, with Africa leading growth at 10% and Asia-Pacific reaching 90% of pre-pandemic levels.