Lodging

Transient Business Bookings Are Down YOYBy Julie Sickel

Transient business demand continues to wane at North American hotels, according to advance booking data from TravelClick's May North American... KEEP READING

HRS Partners with Australian Lodging AggregatorBy Julie Sickel

Hotel solutions company HRS has formed a strategic partnership with The Lido Group after investing an undisclosed amount in the Australian company. Lido... KEEP READING

STR: Middle East & Africa Only Region to Report April ADR & Occupancy DeclineBy Julie Sickel

Occupancy and average daily hotel rate increased in all global regions year over year during April except the Middle East and Africa, which saw declines... KEEP READING

STR: U.S. Hotels Will See Softer-Than-Expected Rate Growth This SummerBy Julie Sickel

U.S. hotels can expect record-breaking demand but fairly weak pricing power between June and August, according to STR's summer forecast. STR predicts... KEEP READING

CBRE: U.S. Hotel Occupancy Hits Peak of Current CycleBy Julie Sickel

The end of the good times is near for U.S. hotels, according to CBRE Hotels’ 2016 Trends in the Hotel Industry report. A survey of 2015 year-end... KEEP READING

STR: April Proved a Bright Spot for U.S. Hotels in a Weak 2016By Julie Sickel

After flattening out in recent months, occupancy at U.S. hotels increased 2.2 percent year over year during April to 68.1 percent, according to STR.... KEEP READING

The Hotel Industry's New Direct-Booking DiscountsBy Julie Sickel

Hilton Worldwide, Marriott International, Hyatt Hotels Corp., InterContinental Hotels Group and Choice Hotels International, have begun offering... KEEP READING

Choice Joins Competitors in Tying Discounts to Direct BookingBy Julie Sickel

Choice Hotels International will introduce a preferential rate for loyalty program members who book directly on the hotel company's website or mobile... KEEP READING

IHG ADR Grows & Occupancy Stays Flat in Q1

InterContinental Hotels Group's average daily rate increased 1.6 percent year over year during the first quarter to $106.19. Occupancy dipped 0.1... KEEP READING

Marriott Now Integrates with TripLinkBy JoAnn DeLuna

Marriott International has gone live with Concur's TripLink tool, allowing corporate travelers who book on Marriott websites to access... KEEP READING

Choice Sees Modest Gains in Q1 PerformanceBy Julie Sickel

In spite of missing the mark on its projected revenue per available room, Choice Hotels International reported somewhat positive results for the first... KEEP READING

Select-Service Hotel Boom: Pros & ConsBy Julie Sickel

In 2014 and 2015, select-service rooms accounted for 70 percent of all rooms added to U.S. supply, according to STR. As of February, select-service... KEEP READING

Strong U.S. Transient Results Bolstered Hyatt in Q1By Julie Sickel

While softer transient demand hurt some hoteliers during the first quarter, Hyatt Hotels Corp. reported strength in the segment, particularly in the... KEEP READING

IHG Introduces Direct-Booking Discount for Loyalty MembersBy Julie Sickel

InterContinental Hotels Group has become the latest hotelier to roll out a discounted rate for loyalty members who choose to book direct. IHG's Your... KEEP READING

Starwood ADR Decreased in Q1By Julie Sickel

Starwood Hotels & Resorts experienced a 2.4 percent year-over-year drop in average daily rate to $169.34 during the first quarter. Occupancy increased... KEEP READING

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