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Travel tech company CheckMate launched CheckMate Conversations on Thursday.

Travel tech company CheckMate launched CheckMate Conversations on Thursday. The program allows partnered hotels to reach out to a guest before check-in... KEEP READING

Hotel CEOs Warn Of Corporate Rate IncreasesBy Julie Sickel

New York City – Group demand at U.S. hotels continues to grow, and corporate travel buyers should expect significant rate hikes in this year’s... KEEP READING

STR Global: ADR Outside Americas Continues DeclineBy Julie Sickel

April's average daily hotel rate increased year over year in the Americas but declined in all other global regions, according to STR Global.... KEEP READING

Roundtable: Airline, Hotel Approaches To Capacity And Rates Surprise Buyers

Airlines are micromanaging capacity and negotiated hotel rates often aren’t available to travelers. And yet, hotel companies showed surprising... KEEP READING

Maryland Governor Vetoes Hotel Tax BillBy Jay Boehmer

Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan vetoed legislation that would have forced travel intermediaries to pay sales tax on the "accommodation fees" they charge to... KEEP READING

STR: April Occupancy At U.S. Hotels Reaches New HighBy Julie Sickel

April marked the second straight month of record-setting occupancy at U.S. hotels, according to STR.... KEEP READING

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group on Monday announced plans to grow its existing number of hotels in China from 14 to more than 50

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group on Monday announced plans to grow its existing number of hotels in China from 14 to more than 50 during the next four years.... KEEP READING

Furnished Quarters since Jan. 1 has expanded its available apartment inventory by 15 percent,

Furnished Quarters since Jan. 1 has expanded its available apartment inventory by 15 percent, adding two buildings in New York City, one each in... KEEP READING

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide on Thursday named John Peyton senior vice president of brands and shared services.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide on Thursday named John Peyton senior vice president of brands and shared services. The company also shuffled... KEEP READING

Hyatt: Q1 Group Rates Highest Since 2007By Julie Sickel

Hyatt Hotels Corp. on Tuesday reported year-over-year first-quarter occupancy and average daily rate growth in both group and transient business in the... KEEP READING

Groups Boost Hilton, Marriott; Sorenson Douses Starwood SpeculationBy Julie Sickel

Marriott International and Hilton Worldwide this week separately reported growth in their respective group and transient segments during the first... KEEP READING

Starwood Hotels Brings In Financial Firm To Explore Hotel Company's FutureBy Julie Sickel

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide will work with financial advisory and asset management firm Lazard to examine "strategic and financial alternatives"... KEEP READING

STR Global: March Hotel Rates Rise In Americas, Defying Rest Of WorldBy Julie Sickel

The average daily hotel rate in March declined year over year in most regions but increased in the Americas, according to STR Global.... KEEP READING

The average first-quarter daily rate at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts properties increased slightly year over year,

The average first-quarter daily rate at Wyndham Hotels & Resorts properties increased slightly year over year, the company reported on Tuesday. ADR... KEEP READING

Red Lion Hotels Corp. will acquire GuestHouse International for $8.5 million,

Red Lion Hotels Corp. will acquire GuestHouse International for $8.5 million, Red Lion announced Friday. It will retain the GuestHouse International... KEEP READING

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