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Interview: Shangri-La Vice President Of Sales And Marketing Marina Kleiman

Hong Kong – Luxury hotel company Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is expanding rapidly in China, with more than a dozen hotels expected to open within the... KEEP READING

The average daily rate at U.S. hotels increased 4.1 percent year over year to $115.28 in March,

The average daily rate at U.S. hotels increased 4.1 percent year over year to $115.28 in March, according to STR. March U.S. hotel occupancy increased... KEEP READING

Reservations revenue at Preferred Hotel Group properties during the first quarter increased 19 percent year over year,

Reservations revenue at Preferred Hotel Group properties during the first quarter increased 19 percent year over year, the company announced on... KEEP READING

BridgeStreet Global Hospitality is partnering with Amsterdam-based Short Stay Group to aid the latter in attracting more corporate business,

BridgeStreet Global Hospitality is partnering with Amsterdam-based Short Stay Group to aid the latter in attracting more corporate business, the... KEEP READING

SME Sourcing Opportunities Endure as Corporate Travel Demand RecoversBy Michael B. Baker

Even without the leverage of the largest travel buyers, small and midmarket companies have opportunities for savings and sourcing strategies across the... KEEP READING

From Unmanaged to Maturity, Small & Midsize Companies Take Myriad Travel Management PathsBy Jay Boehmer

Asked to highlight a primary goal for 2014, many respondents to BTN's Small & Medium Enterprise Report survey cited their desire to contain travel... KEEP READING

Loews Hotels & Resorts has appointed three new executive sales directors on the East and West coasts.

Loews Hotels & Resorts has appointed three new executive sales directors on the East and West coasts. Kerri Metcalf, formerly a key account director... KEEP READING

Economy extended-stay brand Value Place appointed as CEO former Choice Hotels International executive Bruce Haase,

Economy extended-stay brand Value Place appointed as CEO former Choice Hotels International executive Bruce Haase, the company announced on Friday. As... KEEP READING

Spain's Meliá Hotels Seeks To Boost Presence, Stature In North AmericaBy Michael B. Baker

One of Europe's largest hotel groups, Meliá Hotels International, plans to expand during the next several years its presence in several U.S. gateway... KEEP READING

La Quinta Holdings on Wednesday conducted its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange.

La Quinta Holdings on Wednesday conducted its initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange. The hotel company's shares were priced at $17 per... KEEP READING

Transient business hotel bookings in 25 major North American markets over the next 12 months are trending 5.4 percent higher than in the same period last year,

Transient business hotel bookings in 25 major North American markets over the next 12 months are trending 5.4 percent higher than in the same period... KEEP READING

Marriott International on Tuesday completed its $200 million acquisition of South Africa-based Protea Hospitality Group.

Marriott International on Tuesday completed its $200 million acquisition of South Africa-based Protea Hospitality Group. The addition of Protea's 116... KEEP READING

Interview: Oakwood Worldwide President Ric Villarreal

Corporate housing supplier Oakwood Worldwide in recent years has expanded its global footprint not only through the growth of its own brand but also... KEEP READING

STR Global: February Hotel Occupancy Increases WorldwideBy Michael B. Baker

Hotel occupancy in February increased year over year in all four regions of the world, and average daily rate increased in all regions except... KEEP READING

Buyers Develop Strategies To Conquer Hotel RFP HydraBy Michael B. Baker

Tackling corporate hotel programs through the request-for-proposals process for many buyers seems like using a screwdriver to hammer a nail: It's not... KEEP READING

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