Sustainability Explained: Carbon Footprint Basics for Hospitality
GCSTIMES explains the three-step process for reducing product carbon impact and promotes their low-carbon hotel amenities including wooden key cards.
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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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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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HBX Group launches new partner portal
Updated platform focuses on faster rate control, stronger security, and scalable API connectivity Feb 25, 2026 HBX Group has introduced a redesigned Partner Portal aimed at improving how hotels manage…
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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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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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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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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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