Travel brands are building AI agents ahead of traveler demand - The race to automate trip planning is accelerating, even though most travelers are not ready to let AI book their journeys.

Mar 4, 2026 • Hospitality

UK regulator examines how hotels use STR benchmarking data - Investigation into Hilton, IHG, and Marriott raises questions about how shared market data may influence pricing decisions.

Mar 4, 2026 • Hospitality

Middle East conflict sends travel stocks sliding - Flight cancellations, rising oil prices and airspace closures create the largest travel disruption since the pandemic.

Mar 4, 2026 • Travel

Travel demand will surge and grow more complex - The travel boom will bring more guests — but also tougher competition for visibility in AI-driven discovery channels.

Mar 4, 2026 • Hospitality

Hospitality analytics reshapes hotel strategy in 2026 - Data, AI, and integrated insights are transforming how hotels operate, compete, and measure success.

Mar 4, 2026 • Hospitality

Europe’s hotel industry faces a growing skills gap - Booking.com research suggests many hotels recognize the importance of digital, sustainability, and revenue skills but are not yet investing in training.

Mar 4, 2026 • Hospitality