Expedia Group today announced it has entered into an agreement to acquire Tiqets, an Amsterdam-based global platform for activities and experiences. This agreement expands Expedia Group’s capabilities for the sizeable and rapidly growing travel segment of activities and experiences, and enhances our ability to deliver more comprehensive, full-trip travel solutions for millions of travelers and partners globally.
Ten Predictions for the Hospitality Industry in 2026 and Beyond: Insights from Cayuga Hospitality Consultants’ Annual Conference 2025
At Cayuga Hospitality Consultants’ Annual Conference 2025, industry leaders examined where hospitality is headed and how to prepare for the next era of change. From AI integration and workforce evolution to shifting insurance markets and event space innovation, the conversation revealed a mix of challenges and opportunities.
Maybe MCP is really the tech that hotels need
There’s a new 3-letter acronym circling the hotel tech sphere (yay): MCP. And before you yawn hit delete, this one might actually be useful.
ISHC Honors Bruce White with the Pioneer Award at ALIS
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) in partnership with the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) will present Bruce White, Founder of White Lodging, posthumously with the 2026 Pioneer Award.
Hotels are leaving millions on the table: guest-first strategies for growth
For decades, hotel performance was judged by a narrow set of numbers – namely, occupancy, ADR and RevPAR. The room was the unit of revenue, and guests were measured in heads and beds. But that model no longer fits the way people travel, stay and connect.
Quore CapEx Modernizing Hotel Capital Planning
As hotel operators wrap up one of the most demanding times of the year (budget season), many are reminded that capital planning remains one of hospitality’s most important and time-consuming administrative duties. But for companies using the Quore CapEx management tool, the process has become faster, clearer, and dramatically less stressful. Designed specifically for hotel operations and asset management, Quore’s CapEx tool replaces spreadsheets, binders, and email chains with an organized digital workflow that streamlines requests, accelerates approvals, and can improve long-term financial forecasting.
The Trends Reshaping How We Eat and Drink in 2026
In the United States, food and beverage trends don’t just shift, they erupt, rewriting the rules of how we cook, sip, and gather. The question for 2026 isn’t what’s next, but how fast we’re willing to follow.
The Wallet vs. The Web: How Banks Are Disrupting the Travel Industry
The travel industry has spent the last decade fighting the “Price Parity” war. Airlines fought Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), hotels fought wholesalers, and everyone fought Google.
Hotels Save 500+ Hours Annually With Modern PMS Platforms, According to the HotelTechReport 2026 PMS Impact Study
New data from the HotelTechReport 2026 PMS Impact Study reveals a striking operational shift: modern property management systems (PMS) now save many hotels more than 500 hours of labor every year, transforming the hotel management software from a back-office tool into one of the most strategic systems in hospitality.
GCSTIMES Eco Slippers, A Sustainable Touch for the Holiday Season
With 10 more days remaining until Christmas, hotels and resorts worldwide are entering one of the most dynamic periods of the year. Lobbies are being transformed into festive showcases, seasonal amenities are being refreshed, and teams are fine-tuning every detail to meet the expectations of holiday travelers seeking warmth, joy, and elevated guest experiences.

