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Cancún, Florida Lead 2026 Spring Break Search Trends Across U.S. States
2026-02-10 19:23:09| Hotel Resource
An analysis of Google Trends data by Upgraded Points shows that Cancún, Mexico, is the most-searched international spring break destination in the U.S., while Florida leads in domestic searches, with Key West and Destin ranking highest among states for 2026 travel plans.
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Give the Right to Be Right: Free Will, Algorithms, and How Hotels Can Design Real Choice - By Gaspard Bizeul
2026-02-10 19:08:51| Hotel Resource
Travelers like to think they pick their hotel. In reality, a stack of algorithms shapes the decision long before a booking form appears: relevance and ranking algorithms define what is even considered, bidding algorithms elevate sponsored placements above organic results, and AI recommendation engines compress the shortlist into a single suggested option, all amplified by other peoples opinions. The cumulative effect is an algorithmic illusion of choice.
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Yvette Estrada Joins AHLA as Senior Director for State and Local Affairs
2026-02-10 18:58:30| Hotel Resource
The American Hotel & Lodging Association has named Yvette Estrada as Senior Director of State and Local Affairs, responsible for government affairs in Los Angeles and the western United States.
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