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Three Years After Descriptors' Debut, Best Western International Leads Midprice TiersBy Bruce Serlen

The 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. Baker

As 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 DeLuna

New 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 Ferguson

IHG 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

Marriott International and subsidiary Marriott Hotel Services will pay $600,000 to settle a U.S. Federal Communications Commission dispute

Marriott International and subsidiary Marriott Hotel Services will pay $600,000 to settle a U.S. Federal Communications Commission dispute alleging the... KEEP READING

HVS: Limited Supply Growth Leaves Little Availability In Key Canadian MarketsBy Michael B. Baker

Toronto - With hotel supply growth at a near standstill, several Canadian markets will be especially challenging for corporate travel buyers this year... KEEP READING

GBTA Survey: Dynamic Hotel Pricing Adopters Still A Minority But Generally SatisfiedBy Michael B. Baker

Most travel buyers who have adopted dynamic-pricing agreements in their hotel programs are satisfied with the results, according to a Global Business... KEEP READING

Corporate housing supplier Furnished Quarters reported that revenue from June through August increased 30 percent since the same period in 2012.

Corporate housing supplier Furnished Quarters reported that revenue from June through August increased 30 percent since the same period in 2012. That... KEEP READING

CWT Readies Mobile Hotel-Booking Pilot For Select ClientsBy Michael B. Baker

Carlson Wagonlit Travel is piloting hotel-booking capability through its CWT To Go mobile app and plans to make it available to all users by year-end,... KEEP READING

Systemwide revenue at Best Western International during the first eight months of 2014 increased 5.8 percent year over year,

Systemwide revenue at Best Western International during the first eight months of 2014 increased 5.8 percent year over year, the company announced... KEEP READING

Extended Stay America named Mark Mahoney as the chain's executive vice president of sales,

Extended Stay America named Mark Mahoney as the chain's executive vice president of sales, the hotel company announced Wednesday. Mahoney, a former... KEEP READING

U.S. hotels this year will spend a record $6 billion in capital expenditures to improve guest amenities and services,

U.S. hotels this year will spend a record $6 billion in capital expenditures to improve guest amenities and services, a 7 percent increase compared with... KEEP READING

STR Global: August Hotel ADR Rises In Most Global RegionsBy Michael B. Baker

Average daily hotel rates increased year over year across most global regions in August, although ADR was down significantly in the Middle East and... KEEP READING

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