Hotel Industry News

PhocusWire's in-depth coverage of the hotel sector, featuring news, analysis, interviews, research and more on B&Bs, hotels, guesthouses and other property types.

The hotel sector is undergoing significant transformation, powered by new technologies, evolving guest expectations, and a renewed focus on direct booking and operational efficiency. PhocusWire delivers the latest hotel industry news, covering the strategies and innovations shaping the future of global hospitality.

Hotel chain developments, hospitality trends, and market shifts

Stay updated on how hotel brands are expanding, restructuring, and embracing digital platforms to elevate the guest experience. From contactless check-in and AI-powered pricing to loyalty evolution and branded residential offerings, our coverage tracks the industry’s response to changing demand and competitive pressure.

Sabre on hospitality marketplace development, attribute selling
News / Technology
Sabre on hospitality marketplace development, attribute selling
By Linda Fox | June 14, 2022
Sabre Hospitality solutions senior vice president Frank Trampert discusses the evolution of hotel technology, marketplace development and the need for investment. Read More
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News / Online
Holisto latest to seek public listing via SPAC
By Linda Fox | June 14, 2022
The business combination values Holisto at $405 million with the deal expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022. Read More
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News / Online
Choice Hotels acquires Radisson Hotel Group Americas for $675M
By Mitra Sorrells | June 13, 2022
The acquisition gives Choice nine brands, 624 hotels and more than 68,000 rooms.   Read More
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News / Online
JetBlue's trip booking platform adds Peek, Vacasa inventory
By Mitra Sorrells | June 13, 2022
JetBlue's trip booking platform Paisly now includes activities inventory from Peek and vacation rentals from Vacasa. Read More
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From Our Partners / Technology
VIDEO: The democratization of technology in travel
By PhocusWire | June 13, 2022
Cloudbeds co-founder and CEO Adam Harris explains how a platform model of cloud software can provide meaningful data and analytics. Read More
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From Our Partners / Distribution
How to execute a commercial strategy, break down silos and increase efficiency with the new Overview
By Nadine Böttcher - OTA Insight | June 13, 2022
OTA Insight's new platform puts a hotel's key metrics in one place. Read More
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News / Startups
Sonder restructuring to include layoffs, growth limits
By Chris Davis - Business Travel News | June 10, 2022
Sonder is laying off 21% of its corporate employees and 7% of its front-line staff. Read More
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News / Technology
Cyberattacks up for travel companies, consumers
By Mitra Sorrells | June 9, 2022
 As more consumers return to travel, cyber criminals are also upping their activity.   Read More
Travel industry sees marketing potential in web3
News / Technology
Travel industry sees marketing potential in web3
By Linda Fox | June 9, 2022
Travel marketers are keen to explore technologies such as the metaverse, AI and NFTs. Read More
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News / Online
Travel advertisers ramp up spend as demand recovers
By Jill Menze | June 9, 2022
According to a new report, travel ad spend in the U.S. has already reached nearly $623 million in 2022. Read More
Hopper extends trip protection to third-party bookings
News / Online
Hopper extends trip protection to third-party bookings
By Linda Fox | June 7, 2022
With Hopper's Standalone Trip Protection, travelers can purchase insurance via Hopper's app for flights booked elsewhere. Read More
A tactical approach to a cookieless travel campaign
Opinion / Online
A tactical approach to a cookieless travel campaign
By Kurt Weinsheimer - Sojern | June 7, 2022
By collecting the right first-party data and using it alongside the right tools and tactics, hotel marketers can deliver relevant, third-party cookie-free ads that boost direct bookings. Read More
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News / Startups
Guest experience platform Duve raises $10M
By Mitra Sorrells | June 6, 2022
Duve says it currently serves more than 1,000 properties in more than 64 countries and will use the funding to fuel its growth.   Read More
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News / Online
Phocuswright Europe 2022: Sustainability in the spotlight
By PhocusWire | June 6, 2022
Leaders from the Travalyst Coalition, Booking.com, Google and Byway Travel come together to discuss the travel industry's path to sustainability during Phocuswright Europe. Read More
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News / Online
Tripscout raises $14M, launches hotel booking through Instagram
By Mitra Sorrells | June 2, 2022
Tripscout is creating a private hotel booking platform that offers rates the company says are typically 25% to 75% below public hotel booking sites. Read More
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