How independent hotels should weigh corporate consortia this season - Commission-only programs cost nothing to join, but the room nights sit in the big fee-based TMC programs — and Amex's new Lite tier opened that door wider for independents..

Jun 3, 2026 • Hospitality

U.S. hotel outlook brightens for 2026 - Stronger demand across multiple segments is driving a more optimistic forecast, although profitability remains under pressure from inflation.

Jun 3, 2026 • Hospitality

US firms pull back on international business travel - Growing caution around overseas trips is widening the gap between US and European corporate travel patterns.

Jun 3, 2026 • Travel

Hotel chains pull further ahead of independent properties in Europe - Booking.com survey highlights growing differences in financial strength, cybersecurity readiness, and operational resilience.

Jun 3, 2026 • Hospitality

Country counting turns travel into a global challenge - More travelers are seeking new and remote destinations as exploration, social status, and overtourism reshape travel behavior.

Jun 3, 2026 • Travel

Hotels need to start tracking their AI visibility - As travelers increasingly use AI assistants to discover and compare hotels, visibility in AI-generated recommendations is becoming a new marketing battleground..

Jun 3, 2026 • Hospitality