'Algorithmic' hotel pricing draws legal, regulatory scrutiny - Competition authorities on both sides of the Atlantic are scrutinizing the use of algorithms in pricing strategies, concerned that they may enable price-fixing and collusion.

Sep 20, 2024 • Hospitality

Spotting hotel junk fees is getting easier. Avoiding them isn’t. - It's easier than ever to spot hidden fees when you book flights, hotels or tours online. But don't expect your vacation costs to go down..

Sep 19, 2024 • Hospitality

Price matching: OTAs are doing it, should you? - With Expedia's investment in Automatic Rate Match, price matching has become critical to staying competitive, sending a strong signal to hotels to consider a similar approach.

Sep 16, 2024 • Hospitality

How technology is shaping the future of hotel revenue management - As the future demands greater revenue and profit optimization, technology will play a central role in seamlessly integrating data, systems, and people.

Sep 12, 2024 • Hospitality

Hotel upselling: Techniques, strategies, and examples - Hotel upselling is important because it helps both your hotel and your guest get more out of their stay.

Sep 9, 2024 • Hospitality

Hospitality retail technology aims to deliver the "ultimate guest experience" - Hotel guests are now turning to retail platforms in the same way they once relied on a hotel concierge in the pre-digital era for recommendations on activities, restaurants and more.

Aug 23, 2024 • Hospitality

Why booking direct can be more expensive - The trend toward personalization in air travel, coupled with ancillary fees and complex seat selection options, can cause costs to escalate rapidly.

Aug 15, 2024 • Hospitality

Accor expects its RevPAR to grow by 4-5% this year - Europe's biggest hotel group Accor expects its RevPAR to grow faster than its medium-term target this year, driven by strong performance across its regions and brands.

Jul 26, 2024 • Hospitality