Google tests new desktop hotel metasearch experience - The new layout puts a stronger emphasis on property images and reviews, showcasing a more user-focused experience.

Jan 24, 2025 • Hospitality

The complex role of OTAs in hotel distribution - OTAs challenge hoteliers, especially smaller ones, with high commissions, restrictive contracts and unlicensed property listings..

Jan 22, 2025 • Hospitality

U.S. travel agency sales at record high in 2024 - The 2024 sales grew 4% from 2023 and represent the highest annual total recorded by ARC.

Jan 20, 2025 • Hospitality

The hidden battle over hotel pricing with OTAs - Hotels allowing OTAs to undercut their direct rates experience significantly higher pay-per-click (PPC) advertising costs, new research reveals.

Jan 17, 2025 • Hospitality

EasyJet to take on Tui and Booking.com - The budget airline has revealed plans to turn city breaks into package holidays as it tries to get customers to book their whole trip through EasyJet.

Jan 16, 2025 • Hospitality

A break from the accommodation mega-sites - Airbnb and Booking.com are the market leaders, but a new wave of smaller accommodation platforms are offering an alternative – and trying to give something back to local communities.

Jan 15, 2025 • Hospitality

HBX Group poised to launch €1bn IPO - Spanish travel technology company HBX Group, the parent company of brands such as Hotelbeds, is preparing to launch a €1 billion initial public offering in the coming weeks.

Jan 14, 2025 • Hospitality

OTAs caught overcharging travelers from Bay Area - An investigation shows that hotel booking sites charge San Franciscans up to $500 more per night for the same rooms than travelers from less affluent cities.

Jan 14, 2025 • Hospitality