Aven Hospitality Launches Reimagined Booking Engine to Tackle Legacy Hotel Tech Challenges and Boost Direct Bookings

Aven, the recently independent former Sabre hospitality business, has unveiled a groundbreaking booking engine designed to directly address one of the hospitality industry’s most persistent and costly problems: the friction…

Travelport Unveils TripServices: A Cloud-Native API Platform Aiming to Revolutionize Travel Booking and Agent Efficiency

Travelport formally launched TripServices on Thursday, a significant development in the travel technology landscape designed to streamline and enhance the booking experience for agencies, developers, and ultimately, travelers. This cloud-native…

The 22nd Annual HD Awards Ceremony Celebrates Excellence in Hospitality Design and Innovation

Nearly 450 industry leaders, designers, hoteliers, and innovators converged on Las Vegas on May 5th, 2026, at the opulent Encore at Wynn Las Vegas, a fitting venue for the prestigious…

The Resurgence of Vertical Pursuits: Technical Innovation and the Evolving Landscape of Modern Rock Climbing

The landscape of professional and recreational rock climbing has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, marked by a surge in indoor facility accessibility and a rapid evolution in…

Kerten Hospitality Set to Unveil First Indian Properties by Late 2026, Signaling Major Strategic Expansion

Ireland’s Kerten Hospitality, a prominent lifestyle-led hospitality group, is poised to make its highly anticipated entry into the burgeoning Indian market, with its inaugural property expected to open before the…

Hotel Industry Grapples with Direct Booking Legacy and AI’s Operational Frontier, Skift Podcast Reveals

The Skift Travel Podcast, featuring hosts Seth Borko and Sean O’Neill, recently delved into two pivotal narratives shaping the global travel industry: the enduring, decade-long struggle of hotels to foster…

Navan Capitalizes on Competitor Consolidation, Reports 40% Revenue Jump to $220 Million in Q1 FY2027 Amidst Enterprise Client Acquisitions

Navan, a prominent player in the integrated travel and expense management sector, has announced a robust performance for its fiscal first quarter of 2027, with revenues soaring by an impressive…

Highgate Takes Over Lotte’s New York Palace — How it Feeds the Next Deal

Lotte Hotels & Resorts, the hospitality arm of the South Korean conglomerate Lotte Group, has made a significant strategic move by handing over the operational reins of its crown jewel,…

The World Cup Offers U.S. Tourism a Pivotal Opportunity to Revitalize Inbound Travel and Reaffirm a Global Welcome.

For American destination marketers, the upcoming FIFA World Cup represents a critical juncture, a chance to not only reverse a protracted slide in international visits but also to emphatically broadcast…

The Evolution of Travel Connectivity: From Convenience to Foundational Trust

Connectivity has transitioned from a mere convenience to an indispensable foundational layer of the modern travel experience. As the smartphone increasingly serves as the primary control point for every facet…