STR Global: Average March Americas, EMEA Hotel Rates IncreaseBy Michael B. BakerMarch average hotel daily rates, as measured in U.S. dollars, increased year over year in all global regions except for the Asia/Pacific region,... KEEP READING
Peninsula Broadens Hotel Footprint, Upgrades TechnologyBy Michael B. BakerHong Kong – Luxury hotel brand Peninsula is entering the European market in August with a new Paris property as it enhances the technology offerings in... KEEP READING
The average daily rate at Wyndham Hotel Group properties increased 0.7 percent year over year to $66.15 during the first quarter,The average daily rate at Wyndham Hotel Group properties increased 0.7 percent year over year to $66.15 during the first quarter, the company reported... KEEP READING
Corporate Demand Provides 'Bright Spot' In Starwood Q1 ResultsBy Michael B. BakerStrong corporate transient and group demand helped boost average daily rates and occupancy at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide properties globally... KEEP READING
Interview: Shangri-La Vice President Of Sales And Marketing Marina KleimanHong 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. BakerEven 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 BoehmerAsked 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
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