Lodging

La Quinta Plans To Grow Presence In Urban MarketsBy Michael B. Baker

La Quinta Inns & Suites is targeting growth in urban markets in an effort to boost average daily rate across the brand, president and CEO Wayne Goldberg... KEEP READING

ABC Global Services has added a commission collection service for its clients,

ABC Global Services has added a commission collection service for its clients, which include travel management companies, corporate travel departments... KEEP READING

The average daily rate at China Lodging Group properties during the first quarter decreased 0.6 percent year over year to 171 yuan,

The average daily rate at China Lodging Group properties during the first quarter decreased 0.6 percent year over year to 171 yuan, the company reported... KEEP READING

STR Global is partnering with the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers to begin providing data, including average daily rate and occupancy, for the serviced apartment sector,

STR Global is partnering with the Association of Serviced Apartment Providers to begin providing data, including average daily rate and occupancy, for... KEEP READING

North American hotel room nights booked through global distribution systems during the first quarter increased 2.9 percent year over year,

North American hotel room nights booked through global distribution systems during the first quarter increased 2.9 percent year over year, according to... KEEP READING

Hilton Execs Preview New Brands Following Solid Q1 PerformanceBy Michael B. Baker

Hilton Worldwide executives on Friday reported that growing corporate transient and group demand contributed to a strong first quarter, and that they... KEEP READING

Concur To Integrate TripBam Hotel Shopping ToolBy Michael B. Baker

Concur has signed an agreement to integrate with hotel shopping tool tripBam, the companies announced Thursday.... KEEP READING

Taking It To The Top: DHL's Hunt Enhances Hotel Program Through Ownership, Management Co. NegotiationsBy Michael B. Baker

Buyers who hit a brick wall when negotiating with hotel chains and multibrand hotel companies often overlook a third source that can improve their final... KEEP READING

The average daily rate at Extended Stay America properties increased 5.7 percent year over year to $55.39 during the first quarter,

The average daily rate at Extended Stay America properties increased 5.7 percent year over year to $55.39 during the first quarter, the company reported... KEEP READING

Marriott International's Ritz-Carlton brand plans "aggressive growth," with 15 new hotels expected to open during the next 30 months, largely in the Asia/Pacific and Middle East/Africa regions,

Marriott International's Ritz-Carlton brand plans "aggressive growth," with 15 new hotels expected to open during the next 30 months, largely... KEEP READING

Oakwood CFO Outlines Joint-Venture Development PlansBy Michael B. Baker

Oakwood Worldwide plans to aggressively expand the serviced apartment model in the United States through its newly formed joint venture with... KEEP READING

The average daily rate at InterContinental Hotels Group properties increased 1.9 percent year over year during the first quarter,

The average daily rate at InterContinental Hotels Group properties increased 1.9 percent year over year during the first quarter, the company reported... KEEP READING

Lanyon Plans Cloud Integration Of Passkey's GroupMaxBy Sarah Beauchamp

The incorporation of Passkey's GroupMax booking technology into Lanyon's Smart Events Cloud will allow the hospitality and meetings technology provider... KEEP READING

Marriott: Economic Optimism Boosts Q1 Business, Group TravelBy Michael B. Baker

Marriott International executives reported a "broad optimism" among their corporate clients, which has contributed to a rebound in group business, they... KEEP READING

Hyatt Sees Opportunity To Boost Group Hotel RatesBy Michael B. Baker

Strengthening corporate group demand has put Hyatt Hotels Corp. in a position to push for group rate increases, president and CEO Mark Hoplamazian said... KEEP READING

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