Latin American Travel Management Challenged By Data DeficienciesBy JoAnn DeLunaWhile Latin America is united by two common languages, Spanish and Portuguese, HRG Brazil's business development director Eduardo Murad during an online... KEEP READING
Amid Rising Rates, Hotel Capital Spending Buoys Buyer SatisfactionBy Michael B. BakerA difficult negotiating climate has not soured corporate travel buyers' attitudes toward their hotel chain partners, with satisfaction scores in... KEEP READING
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group Is First Asian Brand to Lead Luxury TierBy Michael B. BakerThe king is dead; long live the emperor. For the first time in the history of BTN's Hotel Chain Survey, an Asian hotel brand bested its Western... KEEP READING
Marriott International Brands Finish Atop Upper Upscale, Upscale TiersBy Michael B. BakerTraditional triumphed over avant-garde in the upper upscale and upscale tiers in BTN's 2014 Hotel Chain Survey, with Marriott International's flagship... KEEP READING
Hilton Worldwide on Wednesday launched a new "lifestyle" brand, Canopy by Hilton.Hilton Worldwide on Wednesday launched a new "lifestyle" brand, Canopy by Hilton. Hilton Worldwide president and CEO Christopher Nassetta in... KEEP READING
Three Years After Descriptors' Debut, Best Western International Leads Midprice TiersBy Bruce SerlenThe Best Western International family swept the midprice tiers of BTN's Hotel Chain Survey, with Best Western Plus scoring the top rating in the upper... KEEP READING
Marriott's Residence Inn, IHG's Candlewood Suites Lead Extended-Stay TiersBy Michael B. BakerAs extended-stay occupancy hit record levels this summer, Marriott International's Residence Inn and InterContinental Hotels Group's Candlewood Suites... KEEP READING
Travelport's Wilson: Payment Data To Become 'Center' Of Corporate Travel ManagementBy JoAnn DeLunaNew Orleans - In the absence of what he called a "ubiquitous" global corporate online booking solution, Travelport president and CEO Gordon Wilson... KEEP READING
Best Western International on Thursday announced two new brands: an urban "lifestyle" hotel and a soft brand of upper-tier properties.Best Western International on Thursday announced two new brands: an urban "lifestyle" hotel and a soft brand of upper-tier properties. The... KEEP READING
Interview: IHG Owners Association President Eva FergusonIHG Owners Association president Eva Ferguson—who has been with the association for 30 years, including nine in her current leadership role—spoke... KEEP READING
Hilton Worldwide is selling the Waldorf Astoria New York for $1.95 billion to Beijing-based Anbang Insurance Group Co.,Hilton Worldwide is selling the Waldorf Astoria New York for $1.95 billion to Beijing-based Anbang Insurance Group Co., the company announced this week.... KEEP READING
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