Global
The average daily hotel rate paid through global distribution system channels in May increased 6.5 percent year over year, and bookings increased by 15 percent, according to Pegasus Solutions
. ADR for North American properties in GDS channels increased by 6.8 percent year over year while bookings were up 9.4 percent. According to Pegasus, corporate travel throughout 2011 will be "the leading force of the industry's recovery."