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Hotels in the United States could see a 7.4 percent year-over-year increase in revenue per available room and improved pricing power in 2015,

Hotels in the United States could see a 7.4 percent year-over-year increase in revenue per available room and improved pricing power in 2015, according... KEEP READING

STR: U.S. Hotels Set Record For Rates In 2014By Michael B. Baker

U.S. hotels achieved a record average daily rate in 2014 and should push that number even higher this year, according to STR.... KEEP READING

BTN's 2014 25 Most Influential

For the 31st time, BTN looks at the executives who most influenced the business travel industry in the previous year to understand the directions in... KEEP READING

InterContinental Hotels Group completed its $430 million acquisition of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants,

InterContinental Hotels Group completed its $430 million acquisition of Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, the company announced Friday. Following the... KEEP READING

Barclays: Airbnb Usage To Surpass Hotel Cos., But Not For Business TravelBy Michael B. Baker

Airbnb bookings are on track to outpace the largest hotel companies within a few years, although the room-sharing platform is unlikely to become a major... KEEP READING

Expense Data: Uber Use On The Rise; Delta, Marriott Top Airline and Hotel ReceiptsBy JoAnn DeLuna

Business travelers in the fourth quarter of 2014 expensed more Uber rides compared with the previous quarter, according to expense data filed through... KEEP READING

Sonesta International Hotels Corp. named Carlos Flores president and CEO,

Sonesta International Hotels Corp. named Carlos Flores president and CEO, effective next week, the company announced Thursday. An executive vice... KEEP READING

Advito: North America, Europe, Africa Corp. Hotel Rates Rise More Than ExpectedBy Michael B. Baker

Corporate negotiated hotel rates for 2015 are trending higher than previously forecast in several global regions, according to data provided to BTN by... KEEP READING

Outrigger Broadens Borders, Reports Corporate Group GainsBy Michael B. Baker

Honolulu-based Outrigger Resorts, primarily known for leisure resorts in Hawaii, is developing its approach toward corporate business, particularly as... KEEP READING

STR Global: Three Of Four Global Regions See November ADR DeclinesBy Michael B. Baker

The average daily hotel rate in November declined year over year in most global regions but was up in the Americas, according to STR Global.... KEEP READING

The average daily rate at U.S. hotels in November increased 4.5 percent year over year to $112.52,

The average daily rate at U.S. hotels in November increased 4.5 percent year over year to $112.52, according to STR. Occupancy increased 2.5 percent to... KEEP READING

Hyatt Hotels Corp. next year will make Wi-Fi free at all hotels worldwide "regardless of booking method or loyalty program participation,"

Hyatt Hotels Corp. next year will make Wi-Fi free at all hotels worldwide "regardless of booking method or loyalty program participation," the company... KEEP READING

Red Roof Inn and Brazilian lodging company Nobile Hoteis have partnered to develop up to 40 properties in Brazil through 2025,

Red Roof Inn and Brazilian lodging company Nobile Hoteis have partnered to develop up to 40 properties in Brazil through 2025, the companies announced... KEEP READING

Starwood Hotels & Resorts next year will eliminate Internet charges across most of its properties in a variety of ways,

Starwood Hotels & Resorts next year will eliminate Internet charges across most of its properties in a variety of ways, the company announced on... KEEP READING

Perspective: No Room At The Inn? Blame Revenue ManagementBy Tom Botts

Denihan chief customer officer Tom Botts, as part of a panel at The Beat Live conference in New Orleans in October, sought to reveal some of the mystery... KEEP READING

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