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RLHC Taps Americana with Relaunch of Signature Inn BrandBy Julie Sickel

RLHC recently relaunched its Signature Inn, marketing its vision of the golden age of travel with mid-century, boutique-style aesthetics. The... KEEP READING

IHG Will Launch New Midscale BrandBy Julie Sickel

InterContinental Hotels Group soon will launch a new midscale brand. IHG did not reveal the name, instead calling it Project Horizon in promotional... KEEP READING

The U.S. Hotel Industry's Lobbying Muscle & What It Wants to AccomplishBy Julie Sickel

Just three years ago, the hotel industry was "very fragmented" and had "little to no political capital," according to PwC hospitality industry leader... KEEP READING

Corporates Overpay When They Don't Audit Hotel Rates RegularlyBy Julie Sickel

Two recent studies highlight the importance of regular hotel rate audits so corporates can reap the full benefits of their negotiated programs. Still,... KEEP READING

Loews Exec Becomes Shangri-La PresidentBy Julie Sickel

Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts has named Oliver Bonke president and COO. Bonke will step into the position on Sept. 1 at the company's headquarters in... KEEP READING

Carlson Rezidor Names Ken Greene Head of AmericasBy Julie Sickel

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group has appointed Ken Greene president of the Americas. Greene previously served as CEO of Greenehouse Consulting and has held... KEEP READING

Amex Becomes Hilton's Exclusive Co-Brand Card IssuerBy JoAnn DeLuna

On Jan. 1, American Express will become Hilton's exclusive issuer for Hilton Honors co-branded credit cards in the U.S. Hilton has offered Amex... KEEP READING

David Marr to Lead Hilton Full-Service BrandsBy Elizabeth West

Hilton has named David Marr SVP and global head of full-service brands. Marr most recently served as SVP and a global brand leader at Starwood Hotels... KEEP READING

Trump Hotels Launches Midscale Brand & Reveals First Scion LocationBy Julie Sickel

Trump Hotels has launched a new midscale brand called American Idea, "a concept rooted in local history and neighborly service," according to the... KEEP READING

Wyndham Launches Soft Brand Called TrademarkBy Julie Sickel

Wyndham Hotel Group has launched The Trademark Hotel Collection, a soft brand for three- and four-star independent hotels. Properties that join the... KEEP READING

Positive Q1 Wasn't Enough to Raise U.S. Hotel Industry OutlookBy Julie Sickel

With the first quarter of 2017 in the books for U.S. hotels, analysts are feeling pretty good about the industry's full-year outlook—but not good enough... KEEP READING

Put Expense Data Muscle into Hotel NegotiatingBy Coupa director of product management Ethan Laub

Adding data from your expense management system to the travel agency data you already use to power your hotel sourcing power may enable you to negotiate... KEEP READING

New on the Market: SME-Oriented Travel Management Tools

Less than a quarter of small and midmarket travel buyers spend 100 percent of their time managing travel. Yet, their responsibilities continue to... KEEP READING

Best Western Buys Sweden HotelsBy Julie Sickel

Best Western Hotels & Resorts has acquired Sweden Hotels, making Best Western the largest hotel chain in Sweden with 135 properties. Best Western did... KEEP READING

ABC Global Services Launches Hotel Sourcing DivisionBy Julie Sickel

Travel agency support company ABC Global Services has launched HotelConnex Sourcing Solutions to source hotels on behalf of travel management companies... KEEP READING

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