📱 Last week, the European Commission issued binding measures to Google under the Digital Markets Act. Google must provide equal AI service access on Android and allow third-party search engines to access Google Search data. APIs must enable third-party AI to function like Google Gemini, with extensive device access. Google can charge fair fees for search data access. Compliance could lead to potential privacy issues and device performance impacts. The guidance imposes significant demands, aiming for a level playing field.

🏨 Hilton is reducing fees for hotel owners to enhance franchisee profit margins amidst high costs, as announced by CEO Chris Nassetta during an earnings call. Effective January, the global cut targets loyalty program fees, while the RISE program offers fee discounts for hotels excelling in guest experience. This initiative is crucial for franchisees, who have faced declining U.S. room rate growth over the past two years, turning negative last year, alongside rising costs.