Lodging

The average daily rate at U.S. hotels annually will increase an average of 5.4 percent through 2017,

The average daily rate at U.S. hotels annually will increase an average of 5.4 percent through 2017, according to a forecast published Thursday by PKF... KEEP READING

Kirk Kinsell, president of InterContinental Hotels Group's operations in the Americas, will become CEO of Loews Hotels & Resorts in March 2015,

Kirk Kinsell, president of InterContinental Hotels Group's operations in the Americas, will become CEO of Loews Hotels & Resorts in March 2015, the... KEEP READING

STR Global: October Hotel Rates Down Worldwide Outside AmericasBy Michael B. Baker

The average daily hotel rate for October increased in the Americas but declined in all other global regions, at least in U.S. dollar terms, according to... KEEP READING

Hotel distribution technology supplier Pegasus Solutions named hotel industry veteran Scott Gibson as CEO after significant structural changes within the company.

Hotel distribution technology supplier Pegasus Solutions named hotel industry veteran Scott Gibson as CEO after significant structural changes within... KEEP READING

The average daily rate at U.S. hotels in October increased 4.6 percent year over year to $118.87

The average daily rate at U.S. hotels in October increased 4.6 percent year over year to $118.87 as demand continues to shatter records, according to... KEEP READING

Amex Forecasts Flat-To-Modest Growth In 2015 Travel PricingBy Jay Boehmer

American Express Global Business Travel on Thursday released its 2015 pricing outlook in which it forecast worldwide air, hotel and rental car pricing... KEEP READING

Basic Wi-Fi access now is free across the Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces portfolio,

Basic Wi-Fi access now is free across the Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces portfolio, the company announced this week. Guests at Taj properties are able... KEEP READING

Hilton Worldwide effective Jan. 1, 2015, will levy "one night's room fee and applicable taxes" if cancellations aren't made by 11:59 p.m. the day before scheduled check-in,

Hilton Worldwide effective Jan. 1, 2015, will levy "one night's room fee and applicable taxes" if cancellations aren't made by 11:59 p.m. the... KEEP READING

Interview: Tourism Business Council Of South Africa CEO Mmatšatši Ramawela

Africa in recent years has become a growing focus for development by major international hotel companies. While North Africa long has been the primary... KEEP READING

Corporate housing supplier Furnished Quarters next year in New York will open the first property of a new residential extended-stay hotel brand,

Corporate housing supplier Furnished Quarters next year in New York will open the first property of a new residential extended-stay hotel brand, the... KEEP READING

ITM Slams Marriott Wi-Fi Plan As Anti-Business TravelBy Amon Cohen

The United Kingdom and Ireland's Institute of Travel and Meetings has condemned Marriott International as "anti-corporate" after the hotel giant late... KEEP READING

PwC Sees Lodging ADR, Group Demand IncreasingBy Stacey J. Rosenfeld

PricewaterhouseCoopers Monday released an updated lodging forecast that projects a 6.2 percent year-over-year increase in U.S. average daily rate in... KEEP READING

Cvent Reports Q3 Revenue Jump, Acquires Hotel Sales Intelligence FirmBy Chris Davis

Meetings technology firm Cvent on Thursday reported a 28 percent year-over-year increase in third-quarter revenue to $37.4 million, fueled by increasing... KEEP READING

BTN’s Traveler Service Quality Report: Traveler Service Innovation Abounds, But Fundamentals Still KeyBy Chris Davis

Business travelers today are in the midst of one of the great evolutions of travel service delivery. Suppliers have taken advantage of travelers'... KEEP READING

Hilton Worldwide expanded its mobile room key functionality to enable access to fitness centers, executive floors, elevators and parking facilities,

Hilton Worldwide expanded its mobile room key functionality to enable access to fitness centers, executive floors, elevators and parking facilities, the... KEEP READING

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