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New rules for ‘good’ listings: How guests, algorithms are raising the bar for STRs

By Richie Khandelwal - PriceLabs | February 9, 2026

PriceLabs co-founder Richie Khandelwal describes what makes a "bad" STR listing and why hosts and property managers need to set clear expectations.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

OpenClaw may be the 'Napster moment' for agentic e-commerce: What that means for travel

By Mario Gavira | February 4, 2026

Mario Gavira explains why OpenClaw could mark a definitive pivot from conversation to autonomous, local-first action.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

6 AI trends that will matter to hotels in 2026

By Sebastien Leitner - Cloudbeds | January 30, 2026

While the AI hype has been exhausting, Cloudbeds' Sebastien Leitner argues that there are some transformative shifts in hospitality. ... Read More

Opinion / Distribution

Why Google's UCP is not a game changer in travel

By Mario Gavira | January 20, 2026

Mario Gavira suggests that the new standard is not yet viable for the travel sector.... Read More

News / Online

Before, during, after: The acquisition diary of a travel tech CEO

By Maria von Foerster - RightRez | January 12, 2026

RightRez CEO Maria von Foerster shares her experience throughout the acquisition process.... Read More

Opinion / Online

Managing rising fees in 2026: 7 steps for hospitality operators

By Michele Fitzpatrick - Eviivo | January 2, 2026

Eviivo CEO Michele Fitzpatrick outlines how hidden costs may affect operators in the new year, also providing tips to protect margins.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

The rise of GEO: Why hotel marketers need to think beyond SEO

By Eric Ettlin - Aimbridge Hospitality | December 31, 2025

Second Wave VP of marketing Eric Ettlin discusses the need for hotel marketers to adopt GEO alongside traditional SEO.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Shorter booking windows require smarter marketing: How AI can transform travel campaigns

By Ryan Fitzgerald - Net Conversion | December 29, 2025

As consumer booking behavior shifts, Net Conversion CEO and co-founder Ryan Fitzgerald discusses the need for travel marketers to adjust.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

How ready is your travel company for agentic AI?

By Manuel Hilty - Nezasa | December 19, 2025

Nezasa CEO Manuel Hilty contends that tools will become the differentiator for travel companies in the age of AI.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Amazon vs. Perplexity: The lawsuit that matters in travel

By Mario Gavira | December 10, 2025

Mario Gavira outlines the possible rulings in Amazon's lawsuit against Perplexity and what each could mean for OTAs, metasearch and travel suppliers.... Read More

News / Distribution

OTAs squeezed as airlines push for distribution control

By Gulce Karsli Rozenveld - Oojo.com | December 3, 2025

Oojo.com CEO Gulce Karsli Rozenveld outlines potential ramifications of airlines' "quest for total control" of distribution.... Read More

Opinion / Startups

3 questions every travel tech founder should ask before raising their next round

By Anthony Collias - Stasher | November 19, 2025

Anthony Collias, COO and co-founder of Stasher, lays out why founders should examine their flywheel, budget and business model.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Mapping the data journey through pilots, co-pilots, autopilots and AI pilots

By Ali Beklen - HotelRunner | November 14, 2025

Ali Beklen, founder and managing partner or HotelRunner, believes travel businesses need an AI pilot due to two new data concepts.... Read More

Opinion / Technology

Why the looming AI-induced channel explosion could be a win for independents

By Shahar Goldboim - Boom | November 4, 2025

Boom founder and CEO Shahar Goldboim shares his thoughts on the rise of agentic AI and how it might benefit independent vacation-rental operators.... Read More

Opinion / Online

Middle East travel: Shaping the future through growth and innovation

By Shadi Kaddoura - Phocuswright | October 31, 2025

The Middle East’s travel transformation offers both a blueprint and a warning, according to Phocuswright analyst Shadi Kaddoura.... Read More

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