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OTAs Show Strong Growth Despite Declining Consumer Travel Spending: Implications for Hotel Distribution

📈 Feb 27, 2026: OTAs like Booking Holdings, Airbnb, and Expedia achieved double-digit or high single-digit gross bookings growth amid a decline in consumer travel spending. Credit-card data reveals near-zero correlation between overall travel spending and OTA performance over the past three years. Growth is attributed to share capture, B2B expansion, and marketing efficiency rather than consumer demand. Expedia's B2B segment outperformed its consumer business, highlighting a shift in industry dynamics.
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U.S. Hotels See First RevPAR Growth Since March 2025, Driven by 0.6% ADR Increase

📈 Feb 27, 2026, U.S. hotel industry: January 2026 saw Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) increase by 0.4% to $79.69, the first rise since March 2025. Average daily rate increased by 0.6% to $152.09, offsetting a 0.2% occupancy drop to 52.4%. Minneapolis led major markets with a 17.5% occupancy increase and 25.9% RevPAR rise. Miami’s ADR rose 12.4% due to the CFP Playoff Championship Game, while Washington, D.C. and Tampa faced declines.
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Flight Centre's TMC Brands Achieve Above-Market Growth, Positioning as World’s Third-Largest After Amex GBT-CWT Merger

🛩 Flight Centre Travel Group, as of February 27, 2026, is now the world's third-largest Travel Management Company (TMC) after CWT merged with Amex GBT. The company’s brands, including FCM and Corporate Traveller, are outperforming the broader corporate travel market, showcasing robust demand and strategic success. The corporate division reports increased booking values and pre-tax profits, driven by technology and productivity gains. Diversification into payments, meetings, events, and consulting strengthens future performance prospects.
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