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
STR Global: Hotels In The U.S., Europe And Middle East Show Strength In JanuaryBy Michael B. BakerAverage daily rate and occupancy in January dropped year over year at hotels in the Asia/Pacific region but increased in the other three global regions,... KEEP READING
Worldwide hotel bookings through global distribution systems in January increased by 1 percent year over year,Worldwide hotel bookings through global distribution systems in January increased by 1 percent year over year, according to Pegasus Solutions. The... KEEP READING
Marriott Fourth-Quarter Results Show Strength In North AmericaBy Michael B. BakerMarriott International is pushing up both corporate and group hotel rates in North America and, despite industrywide hotel supply growth in the region... KEEP READING
Kimpton Hotels & Resorts unveiled an online group booking tool.Kimpton Hotels & Resorts unveiled an online group booking tool. Users can book meetings at Kimpton properties as few as five days before the event's... KEEP READING
The average daily rate at Marriott International properties during the fourth quarter of 2013 increased by 3.1 percent year over year to $144.43,The average daily rate at Marriott International properties during the fourth quarter of 2013 increased by 3.1 percent year over year to $144.43, the... KEEP READING
Carlson Rezidor Plans Entry Into Luxury, Select-Service TiersBy Michael B. BakerBloomington, Minn. – Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group on Tuesday announced plans to launch two new brands in the coming years: a collection of luxury hotels... KEEP READING
Interview: Motel 6/Studio 6 CEO Jim AmorosiaLos Angeles - In the managed travel space, the economy hotel segment gets much less attention than midprice and upscale tiers. That certainly was true... KEEP READING
InterContinental Hotels Group's average daily rate during the fourth quarter of 2013 increased by 1.8 percent year over year,InterContinental Hotels Group's average daily rate during the fourth quarter of 2013 increased by 1.8 percent year over year, the company reported on... KEEP READING
The average daily rate at Choice Hotels International properties increased by 0.4 percent year over year to $73.73 during the fourth quarter of 2013,The average daily rate at Choice Hotels International properties increased by 0.4 percent year over year to $73.73 during the fourth quarter of 2013,... KEEP READING
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts appointed Jane Burnell to vice president of sales in the Americas,Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts appointed Jane Burnell to vice president of sales in the Americas, the company announced. Burnell for the past three... KEEP READING
Growing Group Demand Bolsters Hyatt’s Performance In The AmericasBy Michael B. BakerGroup demand is strengthening at Hyatt Hotels Corp. properties, particularly for events more than a year out, as the company closed 2013 with higher... KEEP READING
Passkey Announces Mobile Hotel Booking Site For MeetingsBy Sarah BeauchampHotel booking technology company Passkey this month unveiled a mobile version of its hotel booking website for meetings, which enables the booking of... KEEP READING
Starwood Sees Moderate Corporate Rate Hikes For 2014By Michael B. BakerNegotiated corporate hotel rates for 2014 at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide properties increased in the mid-single-digit percentage range, company... KEEP READING