Booking Holdings Raises Forecast as Travel Demand Holds
Booking Holdings delivered stronger-than-expected results for the second quarter of 2025, reporting robust growth across room nights, revenue, and gross… Read More »
TakeUp Raises $11M to Boost Hotel Revenue with AI
Hotel revenue optimization startup TakeUp has secured $11 million in Series A funding to expand its artificial intelligence-driven platform aimed… Read More »
Inside Melia’s Luxury All-Inclusive Transformation
Meliá Hotels International is redefining the all-inclusive segment with a strategy centered on luxury, wellness, and cultural immersion. The Spain-based… Read More »
Google’s AI-Powered Search Drives Q2 Revenue Surge
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, reported strong second quarter results, underscoring its continued dominance in AI-powered search and advertising. The company… Read More »
Travel Industry Races to Hire AI Talent Amid Tech Boom
As artificial intelligence reshapes the business landscape, the travel industry is scrambling to secure top-tier AI talent in a wave… Read More »
Marriott Finalizes Acquisition of CitizenM Lifestyle Hotels
Marriott International has officially completed its acquisition of citizenM, expanding its global portfolio with a dynamic lifestyle brand known for… Read More »
Why Hilton Remains Confident After Summer Revenue Dip
Hilton remains optimistic about its full-year outlook despite a slight decline in second-quarter revenue per available room (RevPAR). The hotel… Read More »
Los Angeles Sues Airbnb for Price Gouging, Fake Hosts in Wildfires
The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office has filed a civil lawsuit against Airbnb, accusing the home-sharing platform of price gouging… Read More »
Stéphane Maquaire Appointed President and CEO of Club Med
Club Med has appointed Stéphane Maquaire as its new President and CEO, effective immediately. The announcement follows a thorough succession… Read More »
Preferred Hotels Adds 18 New Luxury Properties Worldwide
Preferred Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest independent hotel brand, has added 18 new luxury properties to its global portfolio… Read More »
Sabre Unveils SabreMosaic to Streamline Booking Systems for Travel Agencies
Sabre has launched SabreMosaic Travel Marketplace, a new AI-powered platform designed to address fragmentation in travel agency operations by unifying… Read More »
Resorts World NYC Reveals $5.5B Plan for Mega Resort by 2026
Resorts World New York City has unveiled a $5.5 billion expansion plan to transform its current Queens property into New… Read More »
Business Travel Spending to Hit $1.57 Trillion in 2025
Despite economic headwinds and geopolitical tensions, global business travel is on a strong upward trajectory, with spending expected to reach… Read More »
Accor Unveils HERA Challenge to Reward Top Travel Advisors
Accor has launched the HERA Challenge, a new incentive program designed to reward top-performing travel advisors through its HERA loyalty… Read More »
Sports Illustrated Resorts to Launch in Nashville, Tuscaloosa
Travel + Leisure Co. has announced the U.S. debut of its Sports Illustrated Resorts brand, with new locations set to… Read More »
Folio Raises $14M to Streamline Hotel Financial Operations with AI
Folio, a U.S.-based financial operations platform for hotels, has secured $14 million in Series A funding to accelerate the rollout… Read More »
Travel Industry Updates: AI Partnerships, Leadership Moves, and Tech Integrations Reshape Global Travel
BCD Travel and Oversee are expanding their collaboration to scale agentic AI capabilities across BCD’s global operations. Following a successful… Read More »
Short-Term Rentals in Europe Evolve Amid Regulatory Pressure
Despite mounting regulatory challenges and shifting traveler behaviors, the short-term rental (STR) market in Europe remains strong and continues to… Read More »
Wyoming’s ‘Modern Explorers’ Campaign Fuels Travel Boom
Wyoming’s tourism industry is seeing measurable gains thanks to an innovative four-month video advertising campaign that leveraged advanced connected TV… Read More »
Airbnb Blames Hotels for Overtourism as Cities Push Back
As European cities grapple with the growing impact of overtourism, short-term rental platform Airbnb is shifting the blame to hotels,… Read More »
Relais & Châteaux Welcomes 8 Luxury Hotels Worldwide in 2025
Relais & Châteaux, the prestigious global association of luxury independent hotels and gourmet restaurants, has announced the addition of eight… Read More »
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos Unveils $50M Renovation and Upgrades
Hyatt Ziva Los Cabos, managed by Playa Hotels & Resorts, has completed a $50 million transformation aimed at elevating the… Read More »