Low-cost AI integration opens new distribution path for Wyndham - Minimal technical investment highlights emerging economics of AI-driven hotel bookings.

Feb 23, 2026 • Hospitality

Airbnb plans AI-native overhaul of search and support - The company is repositioning its app around large language models to deepen personalization, automate service, and reshape discovery.

Feb 23, 2026 • Hospitality

Expedia flags agentic AI as a competitive turning point - Autonomous travel assistants may redefine how travelers search, plan, and book.

Feb 23, 2026 • Hospitality

Hotels expand residential offerings to compete with Airbnb - Branded apartment-style stays signal a strategic shift in hospitality competition.

Feb 23, 2026 • Hospitality

ChatGPT begins showing ads in first responses - AI-driven discovery could reshape how hotels compete for guest attention.

Feb 23, 2026 • Hospitality

U.S. tourism downturn deepens - Political tensions, visa hurdles and perception challenges weigh on America’s global appeal.

Feb 23, 2026 • Travel