The failure of full self-service

Amazon has quietly started closing more of its Amazon Go physical stores. The idea was revolutionary: just walk in, grab what you need, and walk out—no checkout lines, no friction, all powered by sensors and AI. Per many studies, if you remove friction you increase consumption. But this didn’t work out.

Why Scoring Hotel Image Quality Matters More Than Ever

Visual content has become one of the most decisive factors in hotel distribution. Long before a traveler compares prices or reads reviews, they form an impression based on images. Photos communicate trust, set expectations, and strongly influence whether a property is shortlisted or ignored.

Europe’s travel demand remains steady as spending outpaces arrivals

Europe’s tourism sector maintained steady performance into the final months of 2025, as travellers continued to prioritise holidays to and within the region despite elevated travel costs. According to the European Travel Commission’s latest quarterly report, year-to-date international arrivals to Europe increased by 3.2% year-on-year, while overnight stays rose by 3.1%. This marks an improvement on the previous quarter, pointing to higher travel demand through the autumn and early winter period.