In today’s episode of STR Daily, powered by Boostly, we explore the rising expenses associated with traveling to major cities, where increased tourist taxes, higher accommodation rates, and surging demand are making visits more costly. Plus, we dive into Booking Holdings' latest successes with their "connected trip" concept, leveraging AI to provide seamless, multi-part travel bookings. Join us as we break down how these trends are shaping the travel industry and what they mean for both travelers and hospitality providers.