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Investment firm Starwood Capital Group acquired U.K.-based hotel and conference center operator De Vere Venues for about $385 million,

Investment firm Starwood Capital Group acquired U.K.-based hotel and conference center operator De Vere Venues for about $385 million, the firm... KEEP READING

Interview: Loews Hotels President And CEO Paul Whetsell

Los Angeles - Two years into his position, Loews Hotels president and CEO Paul Whetsell is ready for what he calls a "stabilizing" year. During that... KEEP READING

U.S. Federal Reserve Reports Positive Travel IndicatorsBy David Jonas

Travel and tourism was "generally strong" across the United States in January and early February except in the Philadelphia area, which saw slightly... KEEP READING

An affiliate of private equity firm Versa Capital Management has acquired corporate housing supplier BridgeStreet Global Hospitality,

An affiliate of private equity firm Versa Capital Management has acquired corporate housing supplier BridgeStreet Global Hospitality, the companies... KEEP READING

Reserved occupancy at North American hotels for the first quarter is running 2.9 percent higher than in the same period last year,

Reserved occupancy at North American hotels for the first quarter is running 2.9 percent higher than in the same period last year, according to... KEEP READING

Red Roof Inn Launches Higher-Tier Brand Following RenovationsBy Michael B. Baker

Economy hotel brand Red Roof Inn is shifting some of its properties into a new brand, Red Roof Plus, featuring higher-quality furnishings, amenities and... KEEP READING

Interview: Choice Hotels International President/CEO Stephen Joyce

Los Angeles – As Choice Hotels International continues to expand its upscale footprint through growth of its Cambria Suites brand and the Ascend... KEEP READING

Radisson Nears End Of U.S., Canada Renovation EffortsBy Michael B. Baker

Bloomington, Minn. – Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group's Radisson brand plans to complete renovations across its portfolio in the United States and Canada... KEEP READING

Wyndham Hotel Group president and CEO Eric Danziger is stepping down on March 28

Wyndham Hotel Group president and CEO Eric Danziger is stepping down on March 28 "to pursue personal interests," the company announced on... KEEP READING

The average daily rate at Red Lion Hotels properties during the fourth quarter of 2013 increased 0.1 percent year over year to $83.60,

The average daily rate at Red Lion Hotels properties during the fourth quarter of 2013 increased 0.1 percent year over year to $83.60, the company... KEEP READING

Extended Stay America Plans To Automate Revenue Management In 2014By Michael B. Baker

Extended Stay America plans to introduce this year an automated revenue management system in an effort to push up rates and revenue across its... KEEP READING

Hilton's 2013 ADR Rises Amid Continuing Development BoomBy Michael B. Baker

Hilton Worldwide projects 2014 revenue per available room gains of between 5 percent and 7 percent year over year as the company becomes "increasingly... KEEP READING

HRG: Moscow Hotel Rates Highest In The World For Tenth Consecutive YearBy Amon Cohen

The average hotel room rate for business travelers in Moscow during 2013 was the world's most expensive at £259, the tenth consecutive year topping the... KEEP READING

Hilton's Doubletree Leads Company In Full-Service DevelopmentBy Michael B. Baker

Hilton Worldwide's full-service Doubletree brand only about five years ago had an exclusively American footprint, but the brand this year for the first... KEEP READING

Luxury hotel group Orient-Express Hotels is changing its brand name to Belmond,

Luxury hotel group Orient-Express Hotels is changing its brand name to Belmond, effective March 10. Orient-Express Hotels president and CEO John Scott... KEEP READING

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