Hotels.com has introduced a dedicated business travel experience designed to make hotel reservations faster, more relevant and more rewarding for professionals who arrange their own work trips. Available from September 1, 2026, through the Hotels.com website and app in supported markets, the feature allows users to activate a personalised business mode whenever they need accommodation
Jamaica’s hotel industry faces a significant digital distribution shift following the launch of hotel reservations within Google AI Mode in the United States. The technology allows American travellers to discover, compare and book supported accommodation through a conversational search experience. Google began rolling out the booking capability on August 27, 2026. Users can describe their
Marriott International has launched Ask Bonvoy, a new AI-powered search experience designed to transform how travellers find hotels in major global destinations such as New York, Paris and Tokyo. The beta tool allows users to search Marriott’s hotel portfolio through natural conversation rather than relying only on traditional filters such as dates, city names and
IHG Hotels & Resorts has launched an app in ChatGPT that allows travellers to search, compare and explore more than 7,000 hotels across over 100 countries using conversational prompts. The new tool brings real-time availability, pricing, interactive maps and hotel amenities into the discovery process. Once travellers select a property, they are guided to IHG’s
A new digital platform, LuxuryHotels.best, has entered the global travel market with a focus on curated luxury accommodation. The platform aims to simplify the booking process for high-end travelers by offering a hand-picked selection of premium hotels worldwide. The launch reflects a shift in the tourism industry toward personalized and experience-driven travel. It also highlights
