Price Transparency & AI in Hospitality: The Shift Hosts and Hotels Can’t Ignore
In this episode, we unpack Airbnb’s global rollout of total price display and what it means for short-term rental managers, plus explore how hotels are embracing — and struggling with — AI adoption. F...
7 Touko 20254min
India’s Travel Boom & the AI Concierge Transforming Hospitality
In this episode, we explore how Indian travellers are driving a shift toward more meaningful, sustainable travel — both domestically and abroad — and spotlight GuestOS, a new AI-powered concierge star...
6 Touko 20254min
Asia’s Travel Tech Boom & Hotels’ AI Awakening
We’re exploring why Southeast Asia is entering a golden age of travel innovation — and how hotels worldwide are learning to turn ‘dirty data’ into AI-driven gold. From fintech to front desk, this epis...
5 Touko 20253min
Airbnb’s Next Chapter & The Rise of Experience-Driven Incentive Travel
We explore Airbnb’s Q1 2025 results — the wins, the setbacks, and what’s coming next as the platform teases a major expansion beyond just places to stay. We also dive into how the direct sales industr...
2 Touko 20253min
Philippines Launches Digital Nomad Visa and HomeToGo's AI Innovations
In today’s episode of STR Daily, we explore the Philippines' upcoming Digital Nomad Visa, aimed at attracting remote workers with a one-year stay option and plans to enhance digital infrastructure acr...
1 Touko 20254min
Booking Holdings' Stable Growth and the Evolving Loyalty Landscape
In this episode of STR Daily, we discuss Booking Holdings’ strong Q1 2025 performance, highlighting their stable growth despite global challenges, and how AI is enhancing the traveler experience. We a...
30 Huhti 20255min
Tourism Booms as Thailand Moves Forward with Subsidy Scheme and Expedia Restructures for Long-Term Growth
We discuss Expedia Group’s restructuring efforts to strengthen its business and focus on long-term growth, following recent layoffs. This move aligns with broader industry trends as Booking Holdings a...
29 Huhti 20253min
Sustainability in Travel: Consumer Awareness and Hotel Industry Growth
In this episode of STR Daily, we dive into the growing consumer awareness of travel's environmental impact, as highlighted by Booking.com's 2025 Travel & Sustainability Report. We also discuss the lat...
28 Huhti 20253min
