Lodging

STR: Hotel Industry 'Bracing for a Slowdown'By Julie Sickel

With less than two weeks before major hotel companies release earnings for the third quarter, September's Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index paints a grim... KEEP READING

Marriott's Hotel of the FutureBy Julie Sickel

Marriott International this week unveiled M Beta at Charlotte Marriott City Center, an experimental hotel that allows Marriott to solicit guest feedback... KEEP READING

Business Transient Bookings Are Down at North American HotelsBy Julie Sickel

Third-quarter business transient bookings at North American hotels are down 4.9 percent from this same time last year, according to TravelClick. Average... KEEP READING

Marriott Expands Africa PortfolioBy Julie Sickel

Marriott International has signed six hotel deals in Africa, the first signings for the company since its acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts... KEEP READING

Member Exclusive Offers—A Bold Move by the Lodging Industry. What’s Next?By Partnership Travel Consulting EVP David Townshend

It has been interesting to watch the major hotel companies’ recent attempt to shift bookings to their direct on-line channels by incentivizing members... KEEP READING

Four Seasons Promotes New Class of Operations ExecutivesBy Julie Sickel

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts promoted Christian Clerc to president of worldwide hotel operations and Vince Parrotta to president of hotel operations... KEEP READING

Power Will Shift from Sellers to Buyers in 2017 Hotel RFP SeasonBy Julie Sickel

The average corporate negotiated hotel rate will increase by between 3.25 percent and 4 percent in 2017, according to analysis that will be released... KEEP READING

IHG Inks Development Agreement for 20 Properties in EuropeBy Julie Sickel

InterContinental Hotels Group and Novum Hotel Group will develop and franchise 20 hotels across Europe. The properties are to be located in various... KEEP READING

Marriott & Starwood Are Merged: What's Ahead for the Sales Team, Loyalty Programs & BrandsBy Julie Sickel

Marriott International finally closed its deal to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts on Friday. With that news, Marriott is able to shift the... KEEP READING

Marriott Officially Closes $13 Billion Starwood DealBy Julie Sickel

Marriott International has officially closed its $13 billion deal to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts.... KEEP READING

STR: Occupancy Flat at U.S. Hotels in AugustBy Julie Sickel

From January through August, U.S. hotel supply growth, at 1.5 percent, has outpaced demand growth, at 1.3 percent, according to STR. August's 2.5... KEEP READING

Hilton Is Piloting More Restrictive Rates at Select PropertiesBy Julie Sickel

Hilton Worldwide once more is experimenting with rate types that make canceling hotel rooms more difficult.... KEEP READING

Marriott/Starwood Merger Expected to Close FridayBy Julie Sickel

The merger between Marriott International and Starwood Hotels & Resorts has recieved regulatory approval from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce. The... KEEP READING

Taylor Leaves Starwood To Lead American Airlines' Sales TeamBy Michael B. Baker

American Airlines has named Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide senior vice president of global sales Alison Taylor to lead its global sales team,... KEEP READING

Loews Names Christine Lawson SVP of Sales OrganizationBy Julie Sickel

Loews Hotels has appointed Christine Lawson senior vice president to oversee sales for Loews Hotels & Resorts, Loews Regency Hotels and the OE... KEEP READING

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