Lodging

Best Western's Plans for Newer Brands & White Label FranchiseBy Julie Sickel

Just six years ago, Best Western Hotels & Resorts—Best Western International at the time—used a single brand for its entire portfolio. It since has... KEEP READING

JetBlue Traffic & Revenue Increased in Q4By Michael B. Baker

JetBlue's passenger revenue increased 2.7 percent year over year to $1.5 billion in the fourth quarter. Traffic increased 6 percent year over year... KEEP READING

Carlson Appoints Former NH Hotels CEO as Berg's Successor

Carlson Hotels has appointed Federico Gonzalez Tejera as CEO. Starting Feb. 1, Tejera succeeds David Berg, who has been CEO since May 2015. Berg will... KEEP READING

Hilton Unveils Independent Collection BrandBy Julie Sickel

Hilton Worldwide has launched a new upscale brand, Tapestry Collection, which will bring existing independent hotels into the company's... KEEP READING

U.S. Hotel Occupancy Was Flat YOY in DecemberBy Julie Sickel

U.S. hotel supply in December increased 1.8 percent year over year, the highest year-over-year growth since June 2010, according to STR. SVP of lodging... KEEP READING

Hyatt Acquires Wellness BrandBy Julie Sickel

Hyatt Hotels Corp. has acquired New York City-based wellness resort and spa company Miraval Group for $215 million. Hyatt gains the Miraval brand and... KEEP READING

2017 Hotel RFP Season Gave Some Power Back to BuyersBy Julie Sickel

The 2017 hotel RFP season proved more favorable for buyers than in recent years, as corporates saw softer rate increases than projected and a slightly... KEEP READING

Marriott Is Expanding Mobile Key in App UpdateBy Julie Sickel

Marriott Rewards will introduce a new version of its Marriott Mobile App this month. Mobile Key—which allows loyalty program members to check-in via the... KEEP READING

Airbnb's Influence on Hotel Occupancy Threatens Industry ProfitsBy Julie Sickel

A report from Morgan Stanley Research suggests that a decline during 2016 in the number of compression nights at U.S. hotels could indicate a... KEEP READING

9 Key Findings from BTN’s 2016 Corporate Travel 100By David Meyer

Every year, BTN surveys the biggest spenders in the corporate travel industry and profiles them in the annual BTN Corporate Travel 100. Looking at the... KEEP READING

Best Western Promotes Pohl to COOBy Julie Sickel

Best Western Hotels & Resorts has promoted Ron Pohl to SVP and COO. Prior to this role, Pohl oversaw BW's brand management, playing a part in BW's... KEEP READING

Host Hotels & Resorts Appoints New CEOBy Julie Sickel

Host Hotels & Resorts president and CEO Ed Walter is stepping down and will be replaced by James Risoleo, current executive vice president and managing... KEEP READING

HNA Completes Its Acquisition of CarlsonBy Julie Sickel

HNA Tourism Group Co. completed its acquisition of Carlson Hotels, according to Rezidor Hotel Group. Under the agreement, announced in April, HNA also... KEEP READING

Wyndham Buys Latin America's Fën HotelsBy Julie Sickel

Wyndham Hotel Group has acquired Fën Hotels, a management and franchise company based in Latin America. The buy adds 26 management contracts to the... KEEP READING

Marriott International Splits 30 Brands into "Classic" & "Distinctive"By Julie Sickel

Marriott International is differentiating each of its 30 brands as either Classic, described as "time-honored hospitality for the modern traveler," or... KEEP READING

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