Trump Hotels Launches Midscale Brand & Reveals First Scion LocationBy Julie SickelTrump 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 SickelWyndham 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 SickelWith 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 LaubAdding 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 ToolsLess 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 SickelBest 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 SickelTravel agency support company ABC Global Services has launched HotelConnex Sourcing Solutions to source hotels on behalf of travel management companies... KEEP READING
Four Marriott Merger UpdatesBy Julie SickelMarriott International's recent Security Analyst Meeting provided the most in-depth discussion yet on how it will fold in Starwood Hotels & Resorts,... KEEP READING
ATG Partners with Serviced-Apartment Platform UrbandoorBy Julie SickelServiced-apartment booking platform Urbandoor will provide extended-stay and relocation lodging options for clients of ATG, the first travel management... KEEP READING
Marriott Sees Strong Group & Business Transient in Q1By Julie SickelMarriott International reported better-than-expected demand from group and business transient segments in North America and Europe during the first... KEEP READING
HRS Is Giving Altour Access to Its Entire Inventory of Negotiated RatesBy Julie SickelHRS and Altour have signed a strategic agreement that would allow Altour agents and corporate clients to access HRS's worldwide inventory. The rates... KEEP READING
Northstar Travel Group Acquires BHN Hotel Investment Event PortfolioNorthstar Travel Group has acquired the hotel investment event portfolio from Burba Hotel Network, the American Hotel & Lodging Association, and their... KEEP READING
Rezidor & Carlson Shuffle CEOsBy Julie SickelWolfgang Neumann has resigned as president and CEO of The Rezidor Hotel Group. Set to replace Neumann is Federico Gonzalez Tejera, who has left his... KEEP READING
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