Hotels risk repeating black hat SEO mistakes by mass-producing AI-targeted content, when LLM visibility is better earned through specific, human-first content tied to clear positioning.
Asia-Pacific’s Autumn Travel Boom Sees Rising Demand for Emerging Destinations
Trip.com Group data shows Chiang Mai, Surabaya, and Busan leading Asia-Pacific booking growth this autumn, with Japan claiming 11 of the top 12 global foliage spots.
‘Watermelon bookings high’: Sydney and Melbourne hotels enjoy bookings boost from Harry Styles fans
SiteMinder data shows Harry Styles' Australian tour lifted Melbourne and Sydney hotel bookings up to 30% year-on-year, with Sydney room rates jumping $127 per night versus 2025.
Artotel Group Strengthens Its Presence in Central Java Through the Management of Ramada by Wyndham Yogyakarta and Wyndham Garden Yogyakarta Conference Hotel & Action Park
Artotel Group appointed as third-party operator of two Wyndham-branded properties in Sleman, Yogyakarta, adding 260 rooms and MICE capacity for up to 1,000 guests to its Central Java portfolio.
The Bell Stays on Top
Pertlink marks its 26th anniversary by repositioning as a hospitality technology and AI advisory, flagging AI discoverability as the defining challenge for hotels in 2027.
HiJiffy Launches Email Copilot: AI That Drafts Hotel Email Replies
HiJiffy's Email Copilot uses three sequential AI agents to draft hotel email replies, cutting response times from 5 days to 1 day at pilot property Oliva Nova.
Beyond Green Expands Its Global Portfolio With New Members in Costa Rica and Spain
Beyond Green adds El Silencio Lodge Spa in Costa Rica and Hotel Món Sant Benet in Spain, bringing its sustainable travel portfolio to 22 countries with 90+ member properties.
Hotel vs. vacation rental: 5 key differences to know
An explainer comparing hotels and vacation rentals across five dimensions: guest experience, location, amenities, pricing transparency, and distribution, aimed at helping hoteliers position more effectively.
Why Success belongs to Hotels that Dare to be Different
Independent and boutique hotels command ADR premiums of up to 34% over traditional same-class hotels by leaning into authentic identities rather than chasing chain-style standardization.
Hotel distribution in 2026: The GDS runs the business trip
Sabre GDS hotel reservations grew 8% year-over-year in Q2, with corporate travel now 45% of its volume, as booking tools blend GDS rates with OTA prices on a single screen.
