Top hospitality trends from 2024’s Lodging Conference - Hotel investment is up, experiential stays are in high demand, and extended stays remain a priority, but labor and technology challenges remain.

Oct 15, 2024 •

ChatGPT Advanced Voice: The future of travel booking or the end of OTAs? - What happens to OTAs when LLMs like ChatGPT connect to GDSs for global hotel inventory or automatically fill forms to book long-tail accommodations?.

Oct 14, 2024 • Hospitality

IHG Hotels & Resorts embraces the future of travel planning - Innovative technology taps into the subconscious to uncover true travel preferences in less than 60 seconds.

Oct 14, 2024 • Hospitality

Kalibri Labs launches OTB Signals - The new solution is the future of OTB data analytics, providing industry professionals with critical insights to succeed in a competitive marketplace.

Oct 14, 2024 • Hospitality

Alipay+ and the future of mobile payments in travel - The strong growth of Alipay+ in 2024 reflects a broader trend within the travel industry: the increasing adoption of mobile and digital payment solutions.

Oct 14, 2024 • Hospitality

EU again delays start of entry/exit system - The European Union has again postponed the implementation of biometric border controls for non-EU citizens.

Oct 14, 2024 • Travel

OTAs get more visibility thanks to DMA - Europe's Digital Markets Act (DMA) is changing the way users interact with hotels through Google, the dominant search engine in the EU.

Oct 14, 2024 • Hospitality

China and India shape the future of global tourism - With China re-establishing itself as a top outbound travel market and India experiencing a rise in young, ambitious travelers, the opportunities are significant.

Oct 11, 2024 • Travel