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AI as the invisible employee in hotel operations

Industry leaders warn that proactive adoption will determine whether hotels control or surrender the next wave of distribution Feb 25, 2026 Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving to the center of…

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AI travel scams become harder to detect

Generative AI is reshaping fraud risks across the travel booking ecosystem Feb 25, 2026 AI is rapidly transforming travel fraud, making scams more sophisticated and harder to detect for travelers…

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Morgan Stanley: Agentic AI unlikely to disrupt Booking.com

Analysts argue AI-driven travel discovery could reinforce OTAs’ central role in distribution Feb 25, 2026 Morgan Stanley argues that emerging agentic AI technologies are unlikely to weaken Booking Holdings’ position…

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Kayak’s new campaign highlights travel marketing’s AI dilemma

Traditional booking messages persist as AI reshapes how travelers search and compare trips Feb 25, 2026 Kayak’s latest advertising campaign promotes smartphone booking and price comparison while largely avoiding references…

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OpenTable launches media platform for brand partnerships

Restaurant booking platforms expand into advertising and experiential marketing ecosystems Feb 25, 2026 OpenTable has introduced OpenTable Media, a new advertising and brand partnership solution designed to connect companies with…

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Thought Leadership, Sharpened

Hospitality Net has always aimed to be a place where hospitality professionals can exchange ideas that move the industry forward. Thought leadership plays a central role in that mission. It helps our readers make sense of change, test assumptions, learn from peers, and discover fresh perspectives...

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Private Credit Market Signals Risk, Europe Hotel Deals Hit €27B

Tuesday brought market warnings and momentum. Blue Owl Capital's redemption halt signals potential collapse in the $2 trillion private credit market that has financed hotel refinancing since 2008. Meanwhile, European hotel transactions reached €27 billion in 2025, the strongest investment year si...

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Brian Chesky: “Apps Won’t Have Search Boxes in 3 Years” (AI Is an Existential Risk) | Skift

💻 Brian Chesky, at the Skift Global Forum, emphasizes the urgent need for tech companies, including Airbnb, to quickly adapt as AI becomes a core focus. He warns about AI being an existential risk and predicts a significant shift in how products and businesses operate. Chesky highlights the obsolescence of classic search interfaces, pushing companies to innovate their customer journeys and experiences by integrating AI-driven models, which are becoming less proprietary.

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Long-haul travel demand softens

Why shifting traveler priorities require a smarter hotel distribution and revenue strategy Feb 24, 2026 The European Travel Commission’s Long-Haul Travel Barometer 1/2026 reports a 5% decline in long-haul travel…

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The rise of AI-driven travel fraud targeting hotel extranets

Hotels face escalating cybersecurity risks as criminals exploit trusted booking channels and staff workflows Feb 24, 2026 Travel fraud has evolved into a global $1.3 trillion threat, with cybercriminals increasingly…

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AI as the invisible employee in hotel operations

AI travel scams become harder to detect

Morgan Stanley: Agentic AI unlikely to disrupt Booking.com

Kayak’s new campaign highlights travel marketing’s AI dilemma

OpenTable launches media platform for brand partnerships

Thought Leadership, Sharpened

Private Credit Market Signals Risk, Europe Hotel Deals Hit €27B

Brian Chesky: “Apps Won’t Have Search Boxes in 3 Years” (AI Is an Existential Risk) | Skift

Long-haul travel demand softens

The rise of AI-driven travel fraud targeting hotel extranets

The OTA Market, Finally Mapped

The Hotel Internet Is Controlled by a Handful of Brands

Nearly half of short-term rental operators expect AI agents to help run their businesses within a year, Hostaway finds

Italian hotel tech company Blastness accelerates international expansion with launch of BlastnessPay

Shiji spent a year testing AI on its own people before offering it to a single hotel

PriceLabs Unveils Athena, an AI Revenue Analyst for Every Short-Term Rental Business

Influence Society: As AI Reshapes Hotel Marketing, Hotels Need Stronger Brands to Stay Visible and Be Chosen

Monitor your blind spots: Is AI getting your hotel right?

Shiji spent a year testing AI on its own people before offering it to a single hotel

The visibility game just got serious for hoteliers

German Hotel Investment Market Sees €600 Million in Transactions in H1 2026, Down from €1.1 Billion in 2025

Marriott's Nine-Year Alibaba Partnership Gives AI Agent Superior Booking Capabilities, Boosting Chinese Market Success

Gen Z and Trailing Millennials Redefine U.S. Travel Preferences, Influencing Hotel Strategies with Digital and Social Media Trends

Hybrid Events for Hotels and Venues: Add a Virtual Audience

Resolute Road Hospitality’s Gary Horton Details Its Owner-First Approach

Monitor your blind spots: Is AI getting your hotel right?

Shiji spent a year testing AI on its own people before offering it to a single hotel

The visibility game just got serious for hoteliers

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