RMS integrates with RoomPriceGenie to embed real-time pricing intelligence directly into hotel management dashboards.
OpenAI Scales Back Direct Booking, Keeps AI Platforms in Discovery Mode
Friday brought strategic clarity and industry reflection. OpenAI's decision to scale back direct booking in ChatGPT benefits Booking.com by keeping AI platforms focused on discovery rather than transaction completion. ITB Berlin's 60th anniversary event generated €47 billion in business deals des...
America’s Leading Travel Organizations Launch “Pay Federal Aviation Workers” Campaign
Four major travel organizations launch campaign urging Congress to pay TSA and aviation workers during shutdowns after security staff face unpaid work.
Why Guests Abandon Direct Booking for OTAs, and How to Stop it!
The article explains how most hotel websites convert only 2% of visitors, losing guests to OTAs due to decision friction rather than traffic problems.
Major Hotel Groups Ranked on Plant-Forward Policies as Climate Strategy
Scope Three Action ranked major hotel chains on plant-based food policies, with Accor and Radisson leading while most groups lack measurable commitments.
War in Middle East Triggers Volatile Security Perception and Early Signs of Demand Diversion
Mabrian data shows Middle East conflict caused security perception to plummet across GCC destinations, with Bahrain dropping 81 points and early signs of demand shifting to Europe and Asia.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 28 February
National occupancy held steady at 62.8% while ADR and RevPAR both declined 0.2%, with San Francisco leading gains and New Orleans posting steepest drops.
China cements its position as a leading source travel market, powered by domestic scale and outbound momentum, says GlobalData
GlobalData projects China's domestic trips will reach 4.08 billion by 2029 while outbound departures hit 176.65 million, driven by youth demand and premium experiences.
When a Word Salad Becomes the Most Delicious Special of the Day!
So many choices, so little time! How does one decide when everything on the menu looks intriguing, delicious, and unusual?
Equality in Tourism Announces Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award 2026 Winners at ITB Berlin
Sri Lanka's Amba Yaalu Kandalama and Kenya's Nomad Africa won for employing 91 women against cultural norms and implementing comprehensive gender policies respectively.