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

AHLA 2024 State of the Hotel Industry report - Hoteliers will continue to acclimate to a new environment in 2024, adopting sophisticated technology and strategies to make their operations more efficient and sustainable while enhancing guest experiences.

Jan 30, 2024 • Hospitality

STR lowers US lodging forecast for this year and next - The Trump administration's looser fiscal policy could provide a temporary boost to the economy, but tariffs and immigration policies could slow growth later.

Nov 21, 2024 • Hospitality

How long will the travel boom last? - After a glorious summer, appetite for holidays could come crashing down as fast as it has risen.

Jun 16, 2023 • Travel

STR, hotel giants accused of data-driven pice-fixing - A proposed consumer class action accuses STR and a group of luxury hotel operators of conspiring to keep room rental prices artificially high.

Feb 22, 2024 • Hospitality

Hoteliers will benefit from a carefully planned AI implementation - The hotel industry has been slow to adopt AI, and given the regulatory landscape, hoteliers should take a cautious approach rather than rush in.

Sep 27, 2024 • Hospitality

Expedia Group lays off staff in U.S. and abroad - The company has laid off staff in multiple departments, including travel operations, support, IT, recruiting, marketing and B2B services.

Jul 19, 2023 •

Booking.com soon to be designated as Gatekeeper - The OTAs announcement on its gatekeeper status is the first step to its formal designation under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

Mar 8, 2024 • Hospitality