Lodging

What Do Modern Hotel Guests Really Want?By Donna M. Airoldi

Ninety-one percent of hotel company executives say mobile technologies are critical to improving guest experiences and cultivating loyalty, according to... KEEP READING

What Hyatt's New Lifestyle Division Will Look LikeBy Donna M. Airoldi

Hyatt Hotels Corp. has followed up on plans stated in October to create a dedicated lifestyle division, bringing together the lifestyle brands... KEEP READING

ALHI Grows Mid-Atlantic Sales ForceBy Donna M. Airoldi

ALHI named Drew Squeglia director of global sales for the U.S.'s Mid-Atlantic region, a new position. He will be based in Washington, D.C. and he will... KEEP READING

Average Daily Rate Growth for U.S. Hotels Reaches 2011 Low by One MeasureBy Donna M. Airoldi

The 12 months ending in April mark the first time since early 2011 that the 12-month rolling average for U.S. hotel average daily rate growth dropped... KEEP READING

U.S. Extended-Stay Growth Slowed in Q1By Donna M. Airoldi

The U.S. extended-stay lodging segment had a solid first-quarter performance, though its growth is slowing, The Highland Group reported. Revenue per... KEEP READING

Winding Tree's Public Blockchain Platform Ready for Hospitality BookingsBy Donna M. Airoldi

Hobo Hotel Stockholm, a member of the Nordic Choice Hotels group, used Winding Tree to complete what the travel distribution platform claims is the... KEEP READING

IHG Launches New All-Suites Brand & Updates Brand DesignsBy Donna M. Airoldi

InterContinental Hotels Group today launched Atwell Suites, an upper-midscale all-suites brand that the company teased in February. It's aimed at a "new... KEEP READING

Hotel Industry Will Remain Stable Through 2020, Despite Economic RisksBy Donna M. Airoldi

The 2019 and 2020 outlook for the U.S. lodging industry is expected to remain stable, despite economic concerns, according to PwC's latest Hospitality... KEEP READING

Multiple Headwinds Impact Marriott Q1 RevPARBy Donna M. Airoldi

Marriott International reported modest first-quarter metrics, as net income dropped 11 percent year over year to $375 million but comparable systemwide... KEEP READING

Group Business at U.S. Hotels Slows for Next Two YearsBy Donna M. Airoldi

U.S. group booking activity through the Cvent Supplier Network is poised to decelerate for the next 24 months, according to Cvent's latest Group... KEEP READING

Airbnb-Style Startup for Business Travelers Raises $15MBy Donna M. Airoldi

Mint House, an apartment-style startup geared toward business travelers, received $15 million in Series A funding, led by Revolution Ventures. Mint... KEEP READING

Choice Business Travel Revenue Doubles for Overhauled Comfort HotelsBy Donna M. Airoldi

Across Comfort Hotels that have completed renovations, revenue per available room has grown nearly 1 percent, and business travel revenue at each... KEEP READING

Pennsylvania Association Will Offer Human Trafficking Awareness Training to Hotel MembersBy Donna M. Airoldi

The Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association will provide free human trafficking awareness training from Businesses Ending Slavery and Trafficking... KEEP READING

Oakwood & WaterWalk Form Extended-Stay BrandBy Donna M. Airoldi

Oakwood—a global provider of monthly furnished housing, serviced apartments and multifamily unfurnished apartments—and WaterWalk International have... KEEP READING

Loews Hotels Will Personalize Guest Experiences with IreckonuBy Donna M. Airoldi

Loews Hotels will place technology provider Ireckonu's Core and IKnowU middleware products at its 24 properties in the U.S. and Canada this year and... KEEP READING

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