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Direct Bookings Surge as Hotels Reevaluate OTA Partnerships    Hotels are increasingly moving away from online travel agencies like Booking.com, driven by legal challenges and a strategic shift towards direct bookings. The hospitality industry is witnessing a significant shift in its relationship with online travel agencies (OTAs), particularly Booking.com. A growing number of hotels are reporting …

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Even as US consumers signal the first notable 5% decline in overall holiday spending since 2020, travel demand looks surprisingly resilient. PwC’s latest Holiday Outlook suggests travel and entertainment will be “holding steady,” ticking up by about 1% year over year — a bright spot in an otherwise tighter season. “Travel and entertainment are holding …

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W Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces the highly anticipated grand transformation of W New York – Union Square. Following an impressive $100 million reimagination, the iconic 256-room hotel in the heart of New York City now stands as a defining expression of W Hotels, the original …

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Reviews may serve as the new “trust badge” distinguishing genuine guest experiences from SEO-driven marketing noise. AI-powered hotel discovery is reshaping the way travelers search, evaluate, and ultimately book accommodations. Due to generative AI and large language models (LLMs) drawing from multiple data sources, guest reviews have emerged as the most reliable source of truth. …

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Direct Bookings Surge as Hotels Reevaluate OTA Partnerships    Hotels are increasingly moving away from online travel agencies like Booking.com, driven by legal challenges and a strategic shift towards direct bookings. The hospitality industry is witnessing a significant shift in its relationship with online travel agencies (OTAs), particularly Booking.com. A growing number of hotels are reporting …

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Dreams Travel and Tours shares essential travel hacks for long flights to help travelers stay comfortable, refreshed, and stress-free. From choosing the right seats and packing smart to beating jet lag with hydration and rest tips, these expert insights transform long journeys into smooth experiences. With over 20 years of trusted service and IATA, ASTA, …

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Reviews may serve as the new “trust badge” distinguishing genuine guest experiences from SEO-driven marketing noise. AI-powered hotel discovery is reshaping the way travelers search, evaluate, and ultimately book accommodations. Due to generative AI and large language models (LLMs) drawing from multiple data sources, guest reviews have emerged as the most reliable source of truth. …

How Hotels Can Win in the AI-Powered Discovery Era: SEO, Reviews & Authenticity Read More »

Direct Bookings Surge as Hotels Reevaluate OTA Partnerships    Hotels are increasingly moving away from online travel agencies like Booking.com, driven by legal challenges and a strategic shift towards direct bookings. The hospitality industry is witnessing a significant shift in its relationship with online travel agencies (OTAs), particularly Booking.com. A growing number of hotels are reporting …

Direct Bookings Surge as Hotels Reevaluate OTA Partnerships Read More »

Dreams Travel and Tours shares essential travel hacks for long flights to help travelers stay comfortable, refreshed, and stress-free. From choosing the right seats and packing smart to beating jet lag with hydration and rest tips, these expert insights transform long journeys into smooth experiences. With over 20 years of trusted service and IATA, ASTA, …

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Nan Palmero was at a rehearsal dinner in Mexico City’s trendy Roma Norte neighborhood, ahead of a wedding of two American friends, when he heard a “rumbling” outside. From the restaurant’s second story, Palmero described seeing a large group of people moving through the streets, some holding placards, shouting “Gringos leave.” He later learned that …

‘Gringos leave’: Protests targeting travelers rise as overtourism anger grows Read More »