Our blog: travel news and practical ways for independent hotels to fill more rooms and keep more of every booking.
OTAs and channels
Carnival posted its best quarter ever in Q3 2026: $8.44 billion in revenue and record customer deposits. What the cruise boom means for hotels near ports.
OTAs and channels
Breeze Airways adds Tampa, Pittsburgh, and Richmond nonstops to Cancun for winter 2026-2027. What secondary-market airlift means for competing destinations.
Running a property
Southwest now makes $2B a year from bag and seat fees. What the unbundling era means for how hotels price and present rates.
OTAs and channels
US travel agencies sold a record $9.8 billion in air tickets in August 2026, up 19%. What it signals for hotels courting American travelers.
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Frontier Airlines launches its first South America service with three Orlando-Colombia routes from December 2026. Why airlift growth matters for the region.
Running a property
The 2026 World Cup generated $680M in US hotel revenue through higher rates, not fuller hotels. Pricing lessons for your property.
OTAs and channels
Google's AI Mode now lets travelers describe a trip in plain language and book hotels without leaving Search. What it means for your property's visibility.
Running a property
Virtuoso reports fall luxury bookings up 59% as high-end travelers skip summer. How Central American hotels can catch the wave.
OTAs and channels
Expedia reports record Q2 2026 bookings of $33.93 billion with the US growing at its fastest pace in 15 quarters. What it means for hotel distribution.
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