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The End of the “Book on Metasearch” Era
Today we see an attempt to revive off-site booking through Agentic AI. Even so, it must overcome the same trust barrier that sank book on metasearch
Planning for Autumn Booking Should Start Before Summer Ends
We often see this pattern emerge. Hotels wait until late September, or even October, to think seriously about autumn and winter booking performance
How ChatGPT Decision to Move From Transactions Affects Hotels
The ChatGPT decision to step back from in-platform transactions is creating new opportunities for hotels seeking to leverage AI for direct bookings
AI Discovery Didn’t Remove OTAs But Repackaged Dependency
AI does not have to become another OTA to create the same structural dependency. It only has to become the place where traveler preference forms
How Hotels Are Maximizing Ancillary Revenue for Total Profit
Non-room revenue is becoming a critical growth lever, particularly as hotels look to offset rising operational costs and fluctuating demand
Hotel Success Stories: Expert Partners March & April 2026
Here is the round up of Hotel Success Stories from our Expert Partners during March and April 2026
Hotel Technology Updates: Expert Partners March & April 2026
Here is the round up of awards, product updates, new features and strategic partnerships for our Hotel Technology Expert Partners during March and April 2026. You can either scroll through […]
How Will Cuts to Short-Haul European Flights Impact Hotels?
When flights disappear or become significantly more expensive, demand doesn’t vanish; it shifts. Here’s how that shift is likely to play out:
The Real Reason Your Direct Bookings Are Not Growing
It’s a combination of decisions, habits, and assumptions that are working against direct bookings every single day in ways that are entirely fixable
Beyond the Booking: Where Real Non-Room Revenue Still Lives
Industry benchmarks consistently show that non-room revenue accounts for 30 to 50 percent of total guest spend at full-service properties
