Catégorie : Hotel & Hospitality

On July 13, 2026, Booking Holdings announced the consolidation of Booking.com, Agoda, and Priceline into a single B2B entity under Agoda’s CEO, Omri Morgenshtern. This move aims to strengthen their B2B travel services for major clients like Citi and Apple. The strategy aligns with existing efforts, such as BKNG Ads, to centralize operations, similar to…

Corporate travel is evolving into two distinct markets. The traditional, negotiated stream is shrinking, with fewer hotels gaining preferred status as programs consolidate and large corporate bookings stagnate. In contrast, the growing segment involves capturing unmanaged, open-web bookings through corporate tools, which emphasize visibility and duty of care without negotiated rates. This shift offers independents…

The article, published on July 10, 2026, discusses the evolving role of AI in travel planning. Unlike the traditional method where travelers specifically searched for hotels, AI now handles trip planning, selecting accommodations as part of an itinerary based on criteria like location and cost. This makes hotels interchangeable, easily swapped for cheaper options. Only…

Doug Kennedy’s upcoming webcast on July 24 at Noon ET provides 40 minutes of sales training focusing on proactive prospecting and overcoming inbox distractions, with free registration sponsored by Travel Outlook and Track Hospitality Software. Future sessions on August 21 and September 25 will discuss humanification in technology and upselling strategies, with recordings available on…

In November 2026, the Hotel Owner Conference in London will address resilience and leadership strategies amidst operational and technological challenges, with a particular focus on sustainability, talent retention, cost management, and evolving guest expectations. Simon Numphud, Managing Director at AA Media, highlighted the introduction of new sustainability marks and the importance of investing in people,…

Travelers are increasingly using AI tools like ChatGPT for trip planning, with a reported 900 million weekly users benefiting from AI’s natural language search capabilities, which enhance travel discovery. To capitalize on these tools for direct bookings over OTAs, hoteliers are encouraged to maintain accurate hotel details and ensure connectivity through APIs and MCP, allowing…

On July 1, 2026, Marriott introduced day-use rooms at five London hotels, including County Hall and Kensington, which can be booked directly via Marriott.com using promo code ZDY for afternoon stays without overnight accommodations. By not listing these rooms on Booking.com or Expedia and requiring direct bookings, Marriott aims to retain all revenue and avoid…

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity featured discussions on the travel industry, focusing on Marriott International’s expansion into luxury wellness and the introduction of Ask Bonvoy, an AI-powered search tool enhancing traveler experiences. Held in Cannes, the event, attended by Brian Sozzi from Yahoo Finance, emphasized the importance of food and beverage in travel,…