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CWT: Latin America To Lead Global Increases In Airfares, Hotel Rates In 2015By Michael B. Baker

Corporate travel buyers should expect higher airfares and hotel rates in 2015, although car rental prices should remain steady, according to a forecast... KEEP READING

Hotel bookings in North America through global distribution systems during the second quarter increased 2.7 percent year over year,

Hotel bookings in North America through global distribution systems during the second quarter increased 2.7 percent year over year, according to... KEEP READING

Hilton Worldwide Increases ADR GloballyBy Michael B. Baker

The average daily rate at Hilton Worldwide properties during the second quarter increased 4 percent year over year to $143.19, the company reported... KEEP READING

Hyatt Boosts Q2 ADR And Occupancy, But Profit DeclinesBy Michael B. Baker

The average daily rate across Hyatt Hotels Corp.'s portfolio during the second quarter increased 3.4 percent year over year to $181.89, the company... KEEP READING

Hilton Worldwide plans to equip nearly all of its hotels globally with digital check-in and room-selection capabilities by the end of this year,

Hilton Worldwide plans to equip nearly all of its hotels globally with digital check-in and room-selection capabilities by the end of this year, the... KEEP READING

Starwood Joins TripLink, Launches New Corporate ProgramBy Michael B. Baker

Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide on Monday became the second major hotel company to integrate and go live with Concur's TripLink open-booking... KEEP READING

Hyatt Hotels Corp. has signed a multi-year agreement to add its global portfolio to the Egencia Preferred Rate program,

Hyatt Hotels Corp. has signed a multi-year agreement to add its global portfolio to the Egencia Preferred Rate program, the companies announced on... KEEP READING

The average daily rate at Wyndham Worldwide Corp. hotels during the second quarter increased 0.5 percent year over year to $69.13,

The average daily rate at Wyndham Worldwide Corp. hotels during the second quarter increased 0.5 percent year over year to $69.13, the company reported... KEEP READING

Starwood Hits Record Occupancy In North America, But Growth Lags In Key MarketsBy Michael B. Baker

Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide expects strong business travel volume and moderately improving group demand to drive rate increases, although... KEEP READING

GDS Hotel Bookings Pick Up In JuneBy Michael B. Baker

Worldwide hotel bookings through global distribution systems declined year over year in April and May but increased in June, while average daily rates... KEEP READING

STR Global: Average June Daily Hotel Rates Increase WorldwideBy Michael B. Baker

Average daily hotel rates, measured in U.S. dollars, in June increased year over year in all four major global regions, though occupancy declined in... KEEP READING

Event Pricing Creates Long-Term Problems For Buyers And HotelsBy Kevin Maguire

Kevin Maguire, former director of travel for intercollegiate athletics at the University of Texas at Austin, for the past few years has spoken out on... KEEP READING

Hyatt Hotels Corp. selected Chuck Floyd to become global president of operations, a new position overseeing all three of Hyatt's regional presidents, effective Aug. 1.

Hyatt Hotels Corp. selected Chuck Floyd to become global president of operations, a new position overseeing all three of Hyatt's regional presidents,... KEEP READING

The average daily rate at U.S. hotels in June increased 4.3 percent year over year to $116.20,

The average daily rate at U.S. hotels in June increased 4.3 percent year over year to $116.20, according to STR. Occupancy increased 2.9 percent to 71.7... KEEP READING

A Demanding Task: U.S. Group Rebound Adds To Hotel Negotiating DifficultiesBy Michael B. Baker

As many buyers prepare their annual submissions of hotel requests for proposals, many are bracing for a challenging negotiating season, with industry... KEEP READING

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