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STR Global: February Hotel Rates Up In Americas, Middle East And AfricaBy Julie Sickel

The average daily hotel rate in February increased year over year in the Americas, the Middle East and Africa but declined in other regions, according... KEEP READING

The average daily rate at U.S. hotels in February increased 4.7 percent year over year to $116.55,

The average daily rate at U.S. hotels in February increased 4.7 percent year over year to $116.55, according to STR. U.S. hotel occupancy for the month... KEEP READING

Interview: Airbnb Business Travel Lead Marc McCabe

Airbnb’s rapid conquest of the guest accommodation market shows no sign of abating, and that even includes winning the business of corporate travelers,... KEEP READING

The average daily rate at U.S. hotels in 2015 will increase 5.3 percent year over year and another 6.3 percent next year

The average daily rate at U.S. hotels in 2015 will increase 5.3 percent year over year and another 6.3 percent next year in spite of a slowdown in... KEEP READING

Methodology

The 2015 Corporate Travel Index, Business Travel News' 31st annual effort to assemble business travel per diems for 200 cities around the world,... KEEP READING

GBTA Study: TMCs, Chains Key Features Of Corp. Hotel Programs In Asia/Pacific, Latin AmericaBy Julie Sickel

Travel managers in the Asia/Pacific and Latin America regions are more likely to use chainwide hotel agreements and rely more heavily on travel... KEEP READING

U.S. Hotel & Dining Costs Drive Business Travel Per Diem IncreaseBy Julie Sickel

As corporate travel demand rises within the United States, the combined daily cost of renting cars, staying in hotels and eating three meals a day looks... KEEP READING

London Tops EMEA, Currency Chaos Adds Footnote to Moscow's RatesBy JoAnn DeLuna

London ranks as the Europe, Middle East and Africa region's most expensive city, according to BTN's Corporate Travel Index. While hotels' average daily... KEEP READING

Dysfunctional Economy & Currency Propel Cost Confusion in CaracasBy Jay Boehmer

As Venezuela confronts governmental dysfunction, currency distortion, runaway inflation and price declines for oil, its primary export, the average... KEEP READING

As Asia/Pacific Demand Falls Short of Supply, Business Travel Costs DropBy Michael B. Baker

Although the region is home to some of the priciest cities in the world, corporate travel costs are moderating across much of the Asia/Pacific region.... KEEP READING

As Occupancy Rates Surge, Atlanta Weighs New Hotel SupplyBy Chris Davis

Buoyed by one of the sharpest year-over-year hotel occupancy increases among major U.S. markets in 2014 and an influx of large conventions, Atlanta is... KEEP READING

Hilton Worldwide will offer complimentary Wi-Fi to HHonors loyalty program members, regardless of booking channel used,

Hilton Worldwide will offer complimentary Wi-Fi to HHonors loyalty program members, regardless of booking channel used, the company announced this week.... KEEP READING

HRG: Growth Of Hotel Rates Paid In Large Cities Overshadows Regional DeclinesBy Julie Sickel

The average daily rate paid by Hogg Robinson Group clients in 2014 declined year over year in most global regions, but the growth in some of the largest... KEEP READING

Buyers Face Higher Rates, Tougher Terms At Hotels In 2015By Michael B. Baker

As hotels enjoy a seller's market with seemingly no end in sight, negotiations for 2015 corporate rates proved as difficult as expected for buyers—even... KEEP READING

Starwood Capital Group officially completed its sale of Groupe du Louvre and Louvre Hotels Group,

Starwood Capital Group officially completed its sale of Groupe du Louvre and Louvre Hotels Group, an indirect subsidiary of Groupe du Louvre, to... KEEP READING

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