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fromPhocuswire
in 2 months

AI pulls travel brands deeper into commerce media

AI is transforming digital advertising in travel by enabling commerce media, allowing brands to leverage first-party data for targeted ads.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Ten Predictions for the Hospitality Industry in 2026 and Beyond: Insights from Cayuga Hospitality Consultants' Annual Conference 2025 - Food & Beverage Magazine

AI integration, refinancing pressures, rising insurance costs, labor shortages, evolving hospitality education, and outsourced expertise will reshape hotel operations and ownership strategies.
Marketing tech
fromPhocuswire
in 2 months

AI pulls travel brands deeper into commerce media

AI is transforming digital advertising in travel by enabling commerce media, allowing brands to leverage first-party data for targeted ads.
fromFood & Beverage Magazine
2 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Ten Predictions for the Hospitality Industry in 2026 and Beyond: Insights from Cayuga Hospitality Consultants' Annual Conference 2025 - Food & Beverage Magazine

#airbnb
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
3 hours ago

The Most Exciting Hotel Openings of Spring 2026, From Saint Lucia to Maine

This season's hotel openings emphasize evolution in familiar destinations, blending high design with wellness and transformative experiences.
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 hour ago

Real estate agent personas guide targets brokerage recruiting

Recruiting is not about convincing people; it is about diagnosing them. Most recruiters fail because they sell the brokerage instead of solving the agent's specific 3 a.m. nightmare.
Real estate
Online marketing
fromEntrepreneur
1 day ago

Most Restaurants Are Missing Out on the Platform That Brings Customers In - Here's What a Google Strategist Recommends

YouTube serves as a powerful discovery engine for restaurants, enhancing audience reach and customer loyalty through diverse content formats.
Careers
fromRemotive Blog
12 hours ago

How to Land a Remote Job in 2026

Remote hiring has shifted from a competition problem to a credibility problem, complicating the hiring process for candidates.
fromTasting Table
2 days ago

The Subtle Little Ways Restaurant Workers Influence Customers To Leave - Tasting Table

The first clue could be if the server brings your check without it being requested. That's certainly a sign that the staff considers your meal done and isn't expecting (or perhaps wanting) you to order anything else.
Dining
Paris food
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

House swaps: why exchanging home could be a ticket to a dream holiday

House swapping offers a cost-effective way to vacation, allowing families to save significantly on accommodation expenses.
fromAol
3 days ago

8 Best Places to Live Abroad for Young Adults, According to Experts

"Thailand's five-year, multi-entry digital nomad visa is the best one of its kind in the world, making Chiang Mai incredibly attractive for remote workers and business owners."
Digital life
fromAxios
3 days ago

Phone-free bars and restaurants on the rise across the U.S.

Smartphones and social media negatively impact learning and self-esteem, prompting a shift towards analog experiences among younger generations.
Europe news
fromFortune
3 days ago

Ryanair CEO says book summer trips before fares soar, predicting French air traffic controllers more likely to cause flight chaos than fuel shortages | Fortune

Airlines may face flight cancellations this summer due to jet fuel shortages caused by the ongoing U.S.-Israel war on Iran.
#travel
Roam Research
fromFast Company
4 days ago

This turbulence-tracking travel app will make your next trip more tolerable

Turbli is a free website that provides detailed turbulence forecasts for flights, enhancing travel planning and experience.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

We Asked 6 Travel Pros the No. 1 Most Relaxing Destination in the World-and They All Picked the Same Place

45% of global travelers seek relaxation and well-being in vacations, with Costa Rica being the top recommended destination for this experience.
Renovation
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Hotel review: 'It lacks some in-house facilities, but is still one of my all-time favourites in Dublin - if not Ireland'

Haddington House Hotel in Dún Laoghaire has undergone a €4.5m renovation, adding luxurious roll-top tubs to enhance guest experience.
Marketing
fromMoneywise
6 days ago

One influencer made $350,000 promoting cruises to Gen Z - how a younger crowd is transforming the cruise industry

Cruise lines are reinventing marketing strategies to attract younger travelers by partnering with social media influencers.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

This Airline Is Making Business Class Flights More Accessible With a 'Basic' Fare-What to Know

These new tiered options give customers more choice and make it easier to find a fare that includes the benefits they want most - whether that's a great value, added perks, or maximum flexibility.
Travel
Marketing tech
fromExchangewire
1 day ago

AI Agents are Becoming the Fourth Place of Commerce and OOH is Shaping their Choices

AI agents are becoming a significant factor in commerce, influencing consumer decisions and brand visibility.
#hospitality
Berlin
fromEsquire
1 day ago

The Best New Hotels in the World 2026

Modern hospitality balances guest comfort with the desire for adventure, creating authentic experiences that facilitate personal growth during travel.
Berlin
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

What's Next for Hilton? A Yotel Partnership, For Starters.

Hilton partners with Yotel to expand its room offerings while allowing Yotel to maintain its independence and unique brand identity.
Berlin
fromEsquire
1 day ago

The Best New Hotels in the World 2026

Modern hospitality balances guest comfort with the desire for adventure, creating authentic experiences that facilitate personal growth during travel.
Berlin
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

What's Next for Hilton? A Yotel Partnership, For Starters.

Hilton partners with Yotel to expand its room offerings while allowing Yotel to maintain its independence and unique brand identity.
#tripadvisor
fromSkift
1 month ago
Business

Tripadvisor Sees Traffic Decline from AI Overviews, Considers 'Strategic Alternatives' (Again)

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

TripAdvisor Receives Bank of America Upgrade to Buy

Bank of America upgraded TripAdvisor to Buy, citing Starboard Value's board involvement and a strategic review of TheFork as catalysts for value realization.
fromSkift
1 month ago
Business

Tripadvisor Sees Traffic Decline from AI Overviews, Considers 'Strategic Alternatives' (Again)

fromConde Nast Traveler
1 day ago

IHG Promo Code: The Best Hotel Deals & Discounts for April 2026

IHG One Rewards offers exclusive access to member rates and deals that aren't available to the general public, along with points towards free future nights and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Travel
#ai-agents
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
1 day ago

In the age of AI agents, your customer may still buy from you, but they may no longer visit you

The rise of AI agents is shifting customer interactions away from traditional company-controlled interfaces.
fromInsideHook
1 month ago
E-Commerce

Does the Future of Booking Hotels Involve AI Agents?

AI agents could replace human travel agents and alter online travel agency dynamics if they can reliably execute full travel-booking processes with minimal oversight.
Marketing tech
fromFast Company
1 day ago

In the age of AI agents, your customer may still buy from you, but they may no longer visit you

The rise of AI agents is shifting customer interactions away from traditional company-controlled interfaces.
fromInsideHook
5 days ago

Why Are So Many Luxury Hotels Nickel-and-Diming Their Guests?

Luxury hotels are supposed to provide exceptional hospitality, yet many seem to prioritize profit over guest satisfaction, leading to feelings of exploitation during stays.
Berlin
Travel
fromCN Traveller
1 day ago

Virgin Atlantic's updates on flight operations to the Middle East - here's everything you need to know

Ongoing conflict in the Middle East has led airlines to adjust flight schedules, causing uncertainty for travelers.
Europe news
fromIndependent
6 days ago

Irish holiday-makers could face surcharges and cancellations as price of jet fuel climbs

The Iran war is increasing travel costs for Irish holidaymakers, including surcharges and flight cancellations.
Marketing tech
fromPhocuswire
in 2 months

Travel marketing's AI identity crisis

AI is fundamentally changing travel marketing, requiring a complete rethinking of traditional strategies and customer engagement.
DevOps
fromInfoQ
3 weeks ago

QCon London 2026: Behind Booking.com's AI Evolution: The Unpolished Story

Booking.com evolved from a single MySQL database to 6,800 instances by 2020, implementing a data-driven culture through A/B testing and distributed systems like Hadoop to scale their AI and machine learning capabilities.
Berlin
fromStories From Hilton
6 days ago

Hilton 2025 Year in Review | 2025 Annual Report | Hilton News

Hilton aims to create a fully human work experience focused on inclusion, wellness, purpose, and growth.
Media industry
fromBusiness Matters
4 weeks ago

How to Stay Up to Date with the Travel Industry in 2026

Travel professionals must stay informed through industry publications, niche newsletters, and strategic social media use to navigate rapid industry changes and maintain competitive advantage.
fromwww.cnn.com
3 weeks ago

The restaurant reservation wars show no signs of slowing down

Restaurant owners like Panjwani are caught in the middle of a growing battle of new and established reservation platforms vying for their business. The two dominant players for more than a decade, OpenTable and Resy, are now facing a wave of fresh competition from high-end services and even delivery apps all trying to win lucrative bookings at exclusive establishments.
Dining
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
6 days ago

The Importance of Travel Specialists During Times of Disruption

Travel specialists are crucial during crises, providing expertise and quick solutions for clients facing unexpected travel disruptions.
fromCN Traveller
6 days ago

I've been on the longest flight in the world - here's what I brought to make it more comfortable

The flight, operated by Singapore Airlines, is one I'll never forget, and I'd do it again just to eat kaya toast once more.
Travel
fromIslands
1 month ago

The Social Media Secret For More Affordable Flights - Islands

Digital-savvy airlines use their socials to advertise special offers as a way of strengthening relationships with both new and repeat customers. This can be a win-win for both the customers and the airlines. Travelers get access to limited-time fares, and airlines can boost revenue by filling seats during slower travel periods, such as Caribbean routes during hurricane season.
Social media marketing
Business
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

These 10 Rules Will Save You Time and Energy When Booking Business Travel-Plus Get You Some Serious Perks

Direct flights, strategic layovers, early arrivals, and centrally-located hotels minimize travel disruptions and maximize work productivity on business trips.
#out-of-home-advertising
Marketing
fromThedrum
1 month ago

Marketer Mindset with Tripadvisor's Adam Ochman

Out of home advertising serves as a vital, high-impact medium in integrated media strategies, delivering bold visuals and large-scale visibility while complementing other channels to create cohesive brand experiences.
Marketing
fromThedrum
1 month ago

Marketer Mindset with Tripadvisor's Adam Ochman

Out of home advertising serves as a vital, high-impact medium in integrated media strategies, delivering bold visuals and large-scale visibility while complementing other channels to create cohesive brand experiences.
Marketing
fromThedrum
1 month ago

Marketer Mindset with Tripadvisor's Adam Ochman

Out of home advertising serves as a vital, high-impact medium in integrated media strategies, delivering bold visuals and large-scale visibility while complementing other channels to create cohesive brand experiences.
Marketing
fromThedrum
1 month ago

Marketer Mindset with Tripadvisor's Adam Ochman

Out of home advertising serves as a vital, high-impact medium in integrated media strategies, delivering bold visuals and large-scale visibility while complementing other channels to create cohesive brand experiences.
#multi-city-flight-booking
Travel
fromWander With Jo
3 weeks ago

Round-Trip Flights are a Trap

Multi-city flight bookings often cost less than round-trip tickets because airlines price individual flight segments separately rather than requiring returns to origin cities.
Travel
fromWander With Jo
3 weeks ago

Round-Trip Flights are a Trap

Multi-city flight bookings often cost less than round-trip tickets because airlines price individual flight segments separately rather than requiring returns to origin cities.
Berlin
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

9 Dreamy Hotels Our Editors Are Booking This Summer

Condé Nast Traveler editors highlight nine exceptional hotels across global destinations for summer travel, including properties in Stockholm, the Amalfi Coast, and the Jersey Shore.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is the Best Date to Book Flights for the Lowest Fares-and No, It's Not Tuesday

Travelers are always on the lookout for easy ways to save money, and a new report reveals there is one particular day of the week that is better for booking flights than others. That day happens to be Fridays, according to new data from Expedia that was shared with Travel + Leisure. That is because the end of the week sees less business and corporate travel, the booking site noted.
World news
#reverse-booking
Travel
fromWander With Jo
3 weeks ago

Stop Overpaying for Flights: The Counterintuitive Trick Travelers Are Using to Slash Costs

Airlines price flights based on regional willingness to pay, not distance or logic, and reverse booking searches can reveal significantly cheaper fares by temporarily accessing lower-priced markets.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Booking Tops Forecasts but Tumbles 9% as Travel Demand Shows Signs of Cooling

Booking delivered strong Q4 results with revenue and cash-flow growth, but weaker 2026 guidance prompted a sharp share selloff.
Fashion & style
fromElite Traveler
1 month ago

The Coolest Hotel Merch Collaborations of the Moment

Hotels are creating limited-edition, fashion-like merchandise ('resortcore') that builds retail identities and signals guest taste and access.
Artificial intelligence
fromFortune
2 months ago

How Expedia's CTO is using AI to transform work for 17,000 employees-and travel for millions | Fortune

Expedia is democratizing AI company-wide by giving employees access to many LLMs, AI tools, and squads to boost productivity and automate tasks.
Digital life
fromYahoo Travel
2 months ago

The overlooked travel hack that cuts hotel costs instantly

Join and leverage Booking.com's Genius loyalty program to unlock higher-tier discounts and perks, saving substantial money on quality hotels worldwide.
Travel
fromInsideHook
4 weeks ago

The Weighted Hotel Minibar Is Wildly Outdated

Weighted minibars in luxury hotels contradict the freedom and trust that define true luxury hospitality experiences.
Business
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Dealing directly with hotels can be more cost-effective than third-party booking sites' - money experts reveal how they pay less for their holidays

Avoid credit cards and spread holiday costs across the year to reduce post-holiday debt and enable annual travel through planned saving.
World news
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

The cheapest flights (and cheapest days) to book in 2026

Skyscanner lists the ten cheapest round-trip economy destinations for 2026 and identifies Wednesday as the cheapest day to fly.
#travel-marketing
fromSkift
2 months ago
Social media marketing

Smart Glasses to AI Agents: 4 Shifts for Travel From Meta's Earnings

fromSkift
2 months ago
Social media marketing

Smart Glasses to AI Agents: 4 Shifts for Travel From Meta's Earnings

Digital life
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

The Simple Way to Get a Bigger Hotel Room for Free-Plus More Tips From Experts

Polite, in-person requests, travel-agent advocacy, direct bookings, and loyalty status can increase chances of receiving complimentary hotel room upgrades.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

TikTok is now the most powerful travel agent, according to expert

'Travel inspiration used to be aspirational. Today, it's practical. 'People aren't just seeing where to go on TikTok, they're seeing exactly how to get there, what it costs and how smooth the journey really is. 'That visibility builds confidence, particularly for solo travellers and first-time long-haul trips. 'When someone watches a real person navigate an airport or a destination successfully, the mindset shift is simple: if they can do it, so can I.'
World news
fromUSA TODAY
1 month ago

Why cheap off-season travel is harder to find in 2026

The off-season practically vanished in many parts of the world. Remote work, social media frenzy, and ruthless dynamic pricing have turned fall and spring into peak-season clones. Even winter is no refuge anymore. The idea of an off-season is 100% disappearing.
Travel
Travel
fromElliott Report
1 month ago

Is the "off" season disappearing for travel?

Traditional travel off-seasons have disappeared due to remote work flexibility, dynamic pricing, and year-round marketing, eliminating historical bargain opportunities.
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Why booking Tuesday afternoon gets you cheaper flights than any other time - Silicon Canals

Ever found yourself staring at flight prices, watching them jump around like a nervous cat? Last month, I was booking a trip to Prague (one of those cities where you can practically taste the history in the cobblestone streets), and I noticed something odd. The same flight I'd been tracking for days suddenly dropped by nearly £80 when I checked it on a Tuesday afternoon.
Business
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Is It Better to Book Directly With Hotels and Airlines? We Asked the Experts

Booking direct versus through third-party platforms depends on your specific trip needs and payment method, with direct bookings offering better control and customer support while prices remain largely equivalent across platforms.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I've been a travel planner for years. Here are the 9 biggest mistakes people make while booking all-inclusive vacations.

As a travel planner, I regularly stay at all-inclusive resorts and book luxury trips for my clients. All-inclusive vacations can be complicated to book, and many travelers make mistakes along the way. Booking the cheapest room, requesting an ocean view, and always bringing kids isn't the way to go. As a travel planner at Marvelous Mouse Travels, one of my areas of expertise is booking all-inclusive vacations.
Business
Travel
fromwww.wanderwithjo.com
1 month ago

Once You Master Multi-City Booking, You'll Never Search the Same Way

Multi-city flights often cost less than round-trip tickets when structured correctly, allowing travelers to visit multiple destinations for the price of a single transatlantic round trip.
Travel
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

8 hotel booking tricks that beat Expedia and Booking.com prices - Silicon Canals

Call hotels directly and use loyalty programs to secure lower rates and perks, avoiding third-party commissions that often raise prices by 15–30%.
Travel
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Towering over the competition: which companies are driving 2026's tourism hotspots?

Transformative hospitality and construction projects are driving a 2026 global tourism resurgence, reshaping destinations through eco-luxury, infrastructure expansion, and cultural preservation.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

The Airbnbs Our Editors Are Booking for 2026

Vacation rentals provide private, amenity-rich, and spacious alternatives to hotels, ideal for immersive stays across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

Here's the Best Time to Actually Book Your Flights in 2026-and When Not to Use Your Miles

Book cash flights 1–3 months (domestic) or 2–8 months (international) ahead; use points when schedules open (~10–11 months) or in the final weeks.
Travel
fromSilicon Canals
2 months ago

Why hotel checkout times are getting earlier and the pushback guests can legally make - Silicon Canals

Hotels are enforcing stricter check-in and checkout times due to housekeeping staffing shortages, reducing flexibility for travelers.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Where Have All the Hotel Bathroom Doors Gone?

On a recent two-week trip to Japan with my fiancé - six cities, six hotels - every stay was gorgeous and perfectly appointed. We wanted for nothing. Except, in most cases, a proper bathroom door. Instead, we spent the better part of two weeks making accidental eye contact through frosted glass and translucent panels while one of us was otherwise occupied. A design choice, apparently. A test of intimacy, definitely.
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