Five Takeaways from Marriott's Q2 EarningsBy Julie SickelMarriott International is not a hotelier lacking for news developments. Speaking to investors from Shanghai on Monday, executives touched on Marriott's... KEEP READING
Marriott Occupancy & ADR Rose in Q2By Julie SickelMarriott International's systemwide occupancy rose 0.7 percentage points year over year to 75.7 percent, while average daily rate increased 1.2 percent... KEEP READING
Marriott Inks JV with AlibabaBy Julie SickelMarriott International has established a joint venture with Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. to serve the "hundreds of millions of Chinese consumers traveling... KEEP READING
Red Lion Hotels Corp. Announces New Headquarters in DenverBy Julie SickelRed Lion Hotels Corp. is moving its headquarters and principal executive office from Spokane, Wash. to Denver to "align our geography more toward the... KEEP READING
Hyatt Invests in Oasis Collections & Reports Q2 GrowthBy Julie SickelHyatt Hotels Corp. continues to explore business opportunities beyond traditional hotel stays with an investment in Oasis Collections. Hyatt president... KEEP READING
Wyndham Reports Year-Over-Year Pipeline GrowthBy Julie SickelWyndham Hotel Group saw a 2.8 percent year-over-year increase in same-store revenue per available room during the second quarter. Prior to the company's... KEEP READING
Wyndham Will Split Hotel & Timeshare BusinessesBy Julie SickelWyndham Worldwide will spin off its hotel business from its timeshare business to create two publicly traded companies.... KEEP READING
Choice Reports Positive Q2 ResultsBy Julie SickelChoice Hotels International experienced year-over-year gains in both occupancy and average daily rate during the second quarter. Occupancy rose 60 basis... KEEP READING
Extended Stay America Shifts FocusBy Julie SickelWith its portfoliowide renovations of recent years finished at last, Extended Stay America now is focusing on selling and franchising existing hotels... KEEP READING
Is Airbnb Finally Being Welcomed by Corporate Travel?By Julie SickelIf the reception Airbnb received at this year's GBTA Convention is any indication, the simple answer to the question in the headline is yes. While CNN's... KEEP READING
AccorHotels' Sales Org Is Taking a Measured Approach to New Business VenturesBy Julie SickelAccorHotels through a recent series of acquisitions has been taking significant steps to expand its business beyond traditional hotel stays. Revenues... KEEP READING
Hilton's Nassetta on 48-Hour Cancel Policy, Plus Q2 HighlightsBy Julie SickelWith Hilton’s new 48-hour cancellation terms set to take effect next week in the U.S. and Canada, Hilton CEO Christopher Nassetta explained the logic... KEEP READING
IHG Forms Dedicated Loyalty & Marketing Team for CorporatesInterContinental Hotels Group is fresh off a leadership transition. Former chief commercial officer Keith Barr assumed his new role as CEO on July 1,... KEEP READING
Hilton's & Marriott's 48-Hour Cancellation PoliciesBy Julie SickelHilton at the end of the month will begin charging a penalty for reservations canceled within 48 hours of hotel stays at properties in the U.S. and... KEEP READING
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