Expedia is opening 2026 with another round of layoffs, signaling a continued shift toward consolidation, automation, and leaner operations even as labor shortages persist across the hotel sector.
Heading to HITEC and HSMAI’s Commercial Strategy Conference this week for a deep dive into hotel tech, AI, and commercial trends, recap coming with all the useful and eyebrow-raising takeaways.
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