ChatGPT enters the checkout lane
With in-chat checkout and affiliate fees on the horizon, OpenAI moves to monetize free users and reshape how we search—and shop—online Jul 17, 2025 OpenAI is preparing to monetize e-commerce…
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The Web without clicks
AI is rewriting how we search—and breaking the link between content and traffic. Seven out of ten users now get their answers without ever visiting the source Jul 17, 2025…
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Short-term rentals reshaping Europe’s tourism landscape
As hotel growth stalls, short-term rentals are reshaping tourism—tightening housing markets and straining local resources across Europe Jul 17, 2025 Tourism in Europe is being rapidly reshaped by short-term rental…
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How to run a hotel with fewer staff – without compromising experiences
Rising costs, a shrinking labor pool and soaring guest expectations have created the perfect storm for hoteliers. It’s a squeeze that shows no signs of letting up, and it means that hotels are often required to run with leaner teams – while still delivering standout service.
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Carlisle Bay Antigua Announces First Phase of a Multimillion Dollar Renovation Project
Antigua’s premier resort, Carlisle Bay, has launched a multimillion-dollar renovation project, with all phases expected to be completed by November 2027. A five-star resort and proud member of The Leading Hotels of the World, Carlisle Bay will unveil the first phase of its transformation this year. The full evolution—encompassing guest suites, public areas, dining venues, and enhancements to its signature spa—will unfold over the next three years, aligned with the resort’s annual seasonal closure periods.
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Global Business Travel Industry Sentiment Continues to Reflect Ongoing Uncertainty and Change Amid U.S. Government Actions
As U.S. government actions continue to reshape the global landscape, the business travel industry continues to navigate growing uncertainty and shifting strategies for the remainder of 2025.
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Europeans Eager to Travel with Growing Interest in Quieter Places
Travel remains a top priority for Europeans, with 77% planning to take at least one trip between June and November 2025. Despite ongoing economic pressures, most intend to maintain or even increase their holiday budgets in the coming months, according to the latest “Monitoring Sentiment for Intra-European Travel” Wave 22 report from the European Travel Commission (ETC).
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Vacation Rentals vs Hotels: Key Differences Reshaping Hospitality Competition
The phrase Alternative Lodging surfaced in the early 2000s as a way to describe options other than hotels. Between 2004 and 2011 industry professionals began to think that Airbnb could be a “potential disruptor to the hotel industry,” according to Hospitality Net. But vacation rentals have been around since the 1960’s.
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Cardiff hotel performance “Supersonic” thanks to Oasis reunion tour
All eyes have been on summer events, and perhaps one of the biggest reunion tours kicked off on 4 July, with Oasis returning to the stage in Cardiff, performing for over 70,000 fans.
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The Future of Hotel F&B Technology
The most significant barrier holding back hotel F&B isn’t cost, but comfort, a deep-seated comfort with outdated systems. It’s the notepad by the pool, the clunky POS terminal, and the data that never leaves the restaurant. This operational friction is a constant source of frustration for staff and a silent disappointment for guests who expect more.
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