Google on what the travel industry will look like by 2040 - New research from Google and Deloitte predicts a staggering 60% increase in international travellers by 2040.

Oct 31, 2024 • Travel

Booking.com slams EU over ‘dumb’ regulations - Glenn Fogel says EU rules have forced the group to allow hotel companies to offer lower prices on their own websites than on Booking.com.

Jun 26, 2024 • Hospitality

Expedia to cut 1,500 jobs as travel demand fades - The job cuts are part of the OTA's broader restructuring plans as travel demand continues to moderate around the world.

Feb 27, 2024 • Hospitality

Booking.com is changing its sustainability program - In anticipation of upcoming regulatory changes the OTA is adapting its approach to focus more on third-party certification.

Mar 21, 2024 • Hospitality

A new hotel trend that puts you to sleep - Hotels and wellness resorts are launching “sleep tourism” programs that go beyond plush bedding and blackout curtains.

Sep 5, 2023 • Hospitality

Booking.com has a problem - While Booking Holdings’ ticked all the boxes with its 2023 earnings, its projected 7% growth for 2024 sharply contrasts with last year's 24%.

Feb 26, 2024 • Hospitality

U.S. meetings and events growth for June at 30% - The top 25 markets in the U.S. are 90 percent recovered for year-to-date June 2023 performance compared to 2019.

Jul 13, 2023 • Hospitality

Booking.com’s review scoring gets a major update - The OTA is making significant changes to its review scoring system, prioritizing recent reviews over a simple average in its calculations.

Dec 13, 2024 • Hospitality