Top travel apps collect user data without permission - From Booking.com to Airbnb to Hilton to Radisson, travel apps are exploiting user data, often without telling them.

Jun 12, 2024 • Hospitality

Airlines' attempt to cut out the middleman backfires - When AA recently backtracked on its plans to steer customers away from agents, the American Society of Travel Advisors cheered.

Jun 11, 2024 • Hospitality

In the early days of AI, Expedia seems well positioned - For years, it has used various forms of AI in applications such as fraud prevention and search result sorting, among others.

Jun 10, 2024 • Hospitality

The future landscape for European hoteliers - The EC's decision to label Booking.com as a gatekeeper carries significant implications, particularly for the hospitality industry.

Jun 7, 2024 • Hospitality

Tui takes on FTI clients - The operator, which, like FTI, is headquartered in Germany, said its “entire senior leadership team” was examining how to help hotel partners and FTI customers.

Jun 7, 2024 • Hospitality

Booking.com customers book more vacation rentals - OTA adopts U.S.-centric strategy to meet growing demand for short-term rentals from families and international travelers.

Jun 6, 2024 • Hospitality

Shiji Distribution Solutions sees remarkable growth - Shiji Distribution Solutions achieved its best year in 2023, doubling booking production from 2019 despite air travel capacity remaining below pre-pandemic levels.

Jun 5, 2024 • Hospitality

FTI files for insolvency - Europe’s third-largest tour operator FTI Group filed for insolvency, as bookings continued to fall.

Jun 4, 2024 • Hospitality