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.

Amadeus in talks for major deal to acquire TravelClick
News / Technology
Amadeus in talks for major deal to acquire TravelClick
By Kevin May | August 2, 2018
Amadeus has signalled its intent to further challenge rival Sabre in the hotel technology arena with a potential deal to buy TravelClick. Read More
TripAdvisor Q2 earnings 2018
News / Online
TripAdvisor’s non-hotel revenue slows but remains bright spot in Q2 earnings
By Mitra Sorrells | August 1, 2018
TripAdvisor reports non-hotel segment revenue grew 22% year-over-year – from $98 million to $120 million - a sizable increase but a deceleration from the first quarter when it posted gains of 36% over... Read More
mobile-travel-apps-clevertap
News / Technology
More than half of travel apps deleted after a month
By Linda Fox | August 1, 2018
Travel apps face a range of problems, such as user fatigue and infrequency of engagement, according to new research. Read More
Evolution warning: Are hotel owners in danger of becoming the new taxi drivers?
Opinion / Distribution
Evolution warning: Are hotel owners in danger of becoming the new taxi drivers?
By Peter O’Connor - Essec Business School | August 1, 2018
Just as the taxi industry responded to new competition by trying to manipulate governments in their favor, hotel chains are ganging up on travel industry innovators such as Airbnb and online travel... Read More
Sojern Q2 global travel insights
News / Online
Desktop still dominates over mobile for travel search
By Mitra Sorrells | August 1, 2018
Although mobile penetration and usage continues to grow, travelers in most parts of the world are still doing their searching and price comparison on desktop.   Read More
Technology and travel are driving forward together
From Our Partners / Technology
Technology and travel are driving forward together
By Richard Gayle - Travel Forward | July 31, 2018
There is a compelling argument that the travel industry invented ecommerce. Read More
Sabre scores another sub-$1B revenue quarter
News / Distribution
Sabre scores another sub-$1B revenue quarter
By Kevin May | July 31, 2018
Sabre has recorded almost $1 billion in revenue for the second quarter in a row, giving it $1.97 billion for the first six months of 2018. Read More
Reimagining customer experience, part 4: Hospitality happenings
News / Technology
Reimagining customer experience, part 4: Hospitality happenings
By Mitra Sorrells | July 30, 2018
Deloitte recently surveyed more than 6,600 hotels guests who have collectively stayed at 25 brands across different hotel tiers to find out what makes a great hotel experience.   Read More
amadeus-halfyear-2018
News / Distribution
Amadeus reports revenue and profit growth for first half of 2018
By Linda Fox | July 27, 2018
Amadeus has reported gains in revenue and profit for the first six months of 2018. Read More
fornova-hotels-metasearch
Opinion / Online
What hotels need to know about evolving metasearch distribution trends
By Fornova | July 27, 2018
Metasearch engines hold the promise of helping hotels increase their share of direct bookings. For any hotel or chain to pursue a direct booking strategy, the MSE channel needs careful planning and... Read More
How hotel operators can leverage technology to retain more customers
Opinion / Technology
How hotel operators can leverage technology to retain more customers
By Mark McGregor - Signavio | July 27, 2018
Process management or process modeling is one the most underrated applications that can be utilized to enhance the experience of travel. Read More
AccorHotels abandons Air France-KLM deal, earlier buys kick in
News / Distribution
AccorHotels abandons Air France-KLM deal, earlier buys kick in
By Linda Fox | July 26, 2018
AccorHotels backs away from plan to acquire a minority stake in Air-France KLM. Read More
tripadvisor hospitality sector report
News / Online
Online reputation, bookings top of mind for travel business owners
By Jill Menze | July 26, 2018
Travel businesses are overwhelmingly concerned about their online reputations, as well as how well they’re equipped to meet a mobile audience, a new study from TripAdvisor shows. Read More
travel-payments-amadeus
News / Technology
Payment innovation slow in travel but consumer demand is driving change
By Linda Fox | July 26, 2018
Travel companies are slow to invest in payment innovation despite demand from consumers for wider options. Read More
WayBlazer shutting down
News / Online
WayBlazer closes shop, cites lack of funds and time
By Mitra Sorrells | July 26, 2018
WayBlazer, which offered artificial intelligence-powered search, discovery and shopping for travel websites and apps, is shutting down. Read More
The Phocuswright Conference 2026