Outrigger Broadens Borders, Reports Corporate Group GainsBy Michael B. BakerHonolulu-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. BakerThe 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 BottsDenihan 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
IHG Agrees To Buy Kimpton HotelsBy Michael B. BakerInterContinental Hotels Group has reached an agreement to acquire Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants for $430 million, and the multibrand hotel giant plans to... KEEP READING
Accor Partners With Huazhu To Spur Development In ChinaBy Michael B. BakerAccor has reached an alliance agreement with Chinese lodging company Huazhu Hotels Group that will accelerate development of Accor's brands in China and... KEEP READING
Best Western International signed a global partnership agreement with Expedia to distribute its more than 4,000 branded hotels on Expedia sites,Best Western International signed a global partnership agreement with Expedia to distribute its more than 4,000 branded hotels on Expedia sites, the... KEEP READING
Motel 6 parent company G6 Hospitality is expanding into Latin America under two new brands, Hotel 6 and Estudio 6,Motel 6 parent company G6 Hospitality is expanding into Latin America under two new brands, Hotel 6 and Estudio 6, the company announced this week. As... KEEP READING
Changing The Game: Cisco Ditches Share-Based Hotel Agreements For Revenue DealsBy Chris DavisTrue change doesn't happen on the margins. True change happens when entrenched models are questioned, especially models cemented in place for decades,... KEEP READING
The number of U.S. hotels charging for in-room Internet use has declined by 12 percentage points during the past two years,The number of U.S. hotels charging for in-room Internet use has declined by 12 percentage points during the past two years, according to an American... KEEP READING
Wyndham Hotel Group next year will migrate more than 4,500 North American properties to Sabre's SynXisWyndham Hotel Group next year will migrate more than 4,500 North American properties to Sabre's SynXis property management platform, the companies... KEEP READING
Fairmont Development Pipeline Focuses Heavily On Middle EastBy Michael B. BakerWhile FRHI Hotels & Resorts' development pipeline in Asia is no less aggressive than many of its competitors in the luxury segment, the center of... KEEP READING
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