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.

Report: How travel fintech can boost revenue
From Our Partners / Technology
Report: How travel fintech can boost revenue
By Cathy Walsh - PhocusWire | November 7, 2022
Find out how flexible travel products can provide travelers with the reassurance needed to book with confidence. Read More
rohit-pc-22-preview
News / Online
Rohit Talwar on how to lead with foresight in travel
By PhocusWire | November 7, 2022
At The Phocuswright Conference, futurist Rohit Talwar will share concrete ideas of how travel companies can cultivate forward-focused, creative thinking to minimize the effects of crises that will,... Read More
Qwick funding main
News / Startups
Hospitality staffing platform Qwick closes $40M funding round to “end understaffing”
By Kathryn Walson | November 7, 2022
Qwick says it connects service-industry professionals directly with food and beverage shifts in real-time. Read More
Amadeus makes further progress towards recovery in Q3
News / Distribution
Amadeus makes further progress towards recovery in Q3
By Linda Fox | November 4, 2022
Amadeus revenue for the third quarter of 2022 represented 87% of its third quarter revenue in 2019. Read More
Hoken funding main
News / Startups
Event lodging marketplace Hoken lands $9M
By Kathryn Walson | November 4, 2022
Hoken says its vision is to provide a “highly curated and flexible hotel exchange and marketplace for the world’s most popular events.” Read More
easyjet-musement
News / Online
EasyJet holidays partners with Musement for tours and activities bookings
By Jill Menze | November 4, 2022
With the partnership, Musement will develop and power an easyJet holidays digital platform for tours and activities. Read More
trivago main
News / Online
Trivago reports solid Q3 despite consumers choosing shorter, cheaper stays
By Kathryn Walson | November 3, 2022
The Germany-based metasearch brand attributes its adjusted EBITDA growth to cost discipline, increased marketing efficiency and recovering travel demand. Read More
Journey Hospitality lands £5M to grow its e-commerce platform
News / Technology
Journey Hospitality lands £5M to grow its e-commerce platform
By Linda Fox | November 3, 2022
The investment in the U.K.-based company, which launched in 2010, comes from Averroes Capital. Read More
Operto adds digital key capabilities with acquisition of STAYmyway
News / Technology
Operto adds digital key capabilities with acquisition of STAYmyway
By Linda Fox | November 3, 2022
Spain-based STAYmyway announced an exclusive partnership with Accor for the group’s Accor Key program last year; Operto will now accelerate the rollout of the program. Read More
booking-q3-2022
News / Online
Booking Holdings posts highest quarterly revenue in Q3 2022
By Kathryn Walson | November 2, 2022
Revenue for the third quarter of 2022 was up 29% year-on-year to $6.1 billion; adjusted EBITDA rose 26% year-on-year to $2.7 billion. Read More
Sabre sees revenue increase in Q3 despite "slow start"
News / Distribution
Sabre sees revenue increase in Q3 despite "slow start"
By Linda Fox | November 2, 2022
The company says international air bookings remained strong into September, and air bookings ended the month at their highest point since the pandemic began. Read More
Way funding main
News / Startups
Way raises $20M for hospitality brand activation platform
By Kathryn Walson | November 1, 2022
Way's platform helps luxury, lifestyle and boutique hotels enter the experience economy. Read More
travel-startups-africa
News / Startups
How a startup studio is tackling travel innovation in Africa
By Linda Fox | November 1, 2022
Following a $1 million pre-seed investment, startup studio Purple Elephant Ventures plans to build three to four travel businesses per year in Africa. Read More
oct 31 oped main 2
Opinion / Technology
How hotels can foster human connection through tech
By Georgine Muntz - Visual Matrix | November 1, 2022
In the race to create “the single best platform,” a funny thing happened: The human element crept back into innovation. Read More
Destinations tap data to lure visitors amid travel comeback
News / Online
Destinations tap data to lure visitors amid travel comeback
By Kathryn Walson | October 31, 2022
Destination marketers have access to more data sources and more granular detail than they’ve ever had before. Read More