Homewood Suites & Candlewood Suites Each Moves from Second to FirstBy Julie SickelHomewood Suites by Hilton overtook last year's victor, Marriott International's Residence Inn, in the upscale extended-stay tier, and InterContinental... KEEP READING
Hyatt Hotels Corp. Sweeps Both Upscale Segments with Hyatt Regency & Hyatt PlaceBy Julie SickelHyatt Hotels Corp. proved a dominant player in this year's survey, particularly in the upscale segments, where three of its brands snagged top slots.... KEEP READING
Ritz-Carlton Maintains Tradition of Service but Still Embraces Modern TouchesBy Julie SickelAs brands across the industry work to keep up with the changing tastes and expectations of modern travelers, those in the luxury segment must provide... KEEP READING
Carlson Rezidor Names Americas CCOBy Amanda MetcalfCarlson Rezidor Hotel Group named Charles McKee SVP and chief commercial officer for the Americas. Based in Minneapolis, he will report to Americas... KEEP READING
North American Hotel Bookings Show Upturn for Q4 2017By Julie SickelBookings for the fourth quarter are up at North American hotels from this same time last year, according TravelClick. Business transient bookings are up... KEEP READING
Room Supply Growth Impacts July U.S. Hotel PerformanceBy Julie SickelThe high volume of hotel construction activity of recent years is finally catching up with the U.S. hotel industry, according to STR. Occupancy declined... KEEP READING
GSA Increases Per Diem Rate for FY2018By Julie SickelThe General Services Administration per diem for fiscal year 2018 will increase to $144 from $142. The new rate will go into effect on Oct. 1. It... KEEP READING
Choice CEO Handoff Moves Up as Joyce Moves OnBy Julie SickelThe departure of Choice Hotels International outgoing CEO Steve Joyce has hastened the company's previously announced succession plan. Current president... KEEP READING
New IHG CEO's PlansBy Julie SickelInterContinental Hotels Group CEO Keith Barr's stated plans for the company can best be summed up as: more of the same, but better.... KEEP READING
Americas Was IHG's Weakest Region for RevPAR Growth in Q2By Julie SickelInterContinental Hotels Group systemwide occupancy increased 0.4 percentage points year over year to 72.9 percent, while average daily rate rose 0.9... KEEP READING
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
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