Social media is the new travel funnel - How TikTok, AI influencers, and Gen Z are flattening the travel funnel and turning inspiration into instant booking.

May 28, 2025 • Marketing

Has Airbnb reached its peak? - The home-sharing giant is searching for its next act as bookings plateau and competition intensifies.

Nov 3, 2025 • Hospitality

Expedia pulls hotel content from Hopper - The company is pulling its hotel and vacation rental supply from Hopper, charging the rival OTA with taking advantage of consumers.

Jul 13, 2023 • Hospitality

OTAs face headwinds from a slowdown in travel - Booking.com and Expedia are experience slowing travel growth as cash-strapped consumers become more cost-conscious and seek "value play" vacations.

Sep 13, 2024 • Hospitality

Marriott wants 100% of your travel wallet - At the Americas Lodging Investment Summit, Capuano shared Marriott's vision to capture all travel spend, from midscale stays to luxury safaris.

Feb 5, 2025 • Hospitality

Marriott’s 3 big challenges - Despite doubling its room count over a decade, the company remains optimistic about the company's growth potential, betting that high-margin luxury hotels and a tech revamp will help sustain fat fees.

Jan 23, 2024 • Hospitality

Uber reportedly weighing purchase of Expedia - Shares of Expedia Group surged after the Financial Times reported that ride-hailing giant Uber was considering acquiring the travel-booking platform.

Oct 21, 2024 • Hospitality

Google Gemini now integrates paid hotel listings - Paid placements move inside AI trip itineraries, giving hotels earlier and more immersive visibility in the traveler journey.

Jul 18, 2025 • Hospitality