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Not so long ago, OpenAI would announce a grand expansion, and stocks in the relevant sector would swoon. Now, the opposite is happening.
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Gencom, a Miami-based real estate developer and operator, has snapped up two New York City luxury hotels in the past four months, funded in large part by family offices.
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The 2026 ALIS Conference made one thing clear: the hotel industry is navigating an unusual moment where capital is plentiful, deal flow is scarce, and the operating landscape is rapidly and constantly shifting. Optimism was evident but grounded…
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In an era where convenience and personalization are paramount, a groundbreaking partnership between Sabre Corporation, PayPal, and Mindtrip is poised to transform how small businesses engage with the travel industry. This strategic collaboration…
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The world’s most expensive hotels charged record prices last year as wealthy travellers splashed out for access to amenities such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy and sound baths, defying a slowdown in the broader luxury sector…
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Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), a leading global travel technology company, today announced a new agreement with Shanghai Fuxun Information Technology Co…
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Accor has introduced its ALL Accor app within ChatGPT, aiming to streamline the digital booking experience for its global customer base.
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Airbnb has officially entered the hotel market, marking a significant strategic shift for a company once defined by spare rooms, local hosts and the promise of “living like a local”.
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This annual market report from Hotel Owner delivers a comprehensive analysis of the UK hotel market, ranking the top 50 UK-registered hotel businesses and assessing the economic and operational forces shaping the sector. By examining scale…
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China's market regulator has opened a formal investigation into online travel platform Trip.com Group for suspected abuse of its dominant market position and monopolistic practices, according to an official notice released on Wednesday…
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MALAYSIA is estimated to be losing about RM58 million annually in revenue from the hotel industry due to the growing use of unregistered online accommodation booking platforms, a trend that has significantly affected the survival of local budget…
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I feel that the scenario is no longer speculative. It is, if anything, the natural extension of where reputation systems are already heading. It is easy to imagine Tripadvisor, Google or any major OTA replacing the old free text box with a short…
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For years, hotel CEOs have talked about the power struggle between brands and online travel agencies (OTAs). But now, a new force is reshaping that battleground – Artificial Intelligence.
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Hospitality is the most dependent on the OTAs, compared to all other travel sectors: airlines, car rental companies and cruise lines.
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Polaris Holdings Co., Ltd. and Minacia Co., Ltd., which merged in December 2024, announce the integration of its three original brands, KOKO HOTELS, Hotel Wing International and Tenza Hotel. As of September 2025, all are operated under the unified…
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In the early 2000s, the online travel landscape looked very different from today. Expedia, Orbitz, Hotels.com, Travelocity and CheapTickets all operated as independent companies, competing aggressively for consumer attention…
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Airbnb is changing its service fee structure from split to single fee, potentially positioning the company to compete with online travel agencies (OTAs) like Expedia and Booking.com. But not all affected will benefit. While it may give the…
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Hotels are reporting a significant recent drop-off in sales from online travel agencies (OTAs), particularly Booking.com, after “leaning” away from them in recent years, alongside other broader industry trends…
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