Booking.com faces antitrust probe over commercial practices - Italian regulators question whether paid prominence is being presented as quality to consumers.

Apr 22, 2026 • Hospitality

Agoda denies breach claims after 82 million records surface online - Unverified leak allegations deepen scrutiny on data security across Booking Holdings platforms.

Apr 22, 2026 • Hospitality

Google price tracking reshapes the hotel booking journey - New feature turns bookings into dynamic, post-purchase decisions for guests.

Apr 22, 2026 • Hospitality

US travelers prioritize experiences over trip volume - Spending shifts signal a structural change in how destinations are chosen and monetized.

Apr 22, 2026 • Travel

Hotel groups act as aggregators of demand - For hoteliers, competition is shifting from brand positioning to distribution power.

Apr 22, 2026 • Hospitality

The new economics of hotel visibility - AI-driven discovery is reshaping how hotels enter the consideration set—and exposing a gap between traveler trust and hotel marketing spend.

Apr 22, 2026 • Hospitality