HRG: Corporate Hotel Rates Up, But Growth Weaker Than ExpectedBy Michael B. BakerAverage corporate hotel rates during the first half of 2013 rose year over year in most global markets, according to Hogg Robinson Group's interim hotel... KEEP READING
AirPlus: U.K. Preferred Hotel Deals DecliningBy JoAnn DeLunaWhile nearly all U.K. companies now have developed a travel policy, the number of firms who have negotiated preferred hotel contracts is declining,... KEEP READING
Interview: Best Western International CEO David KongSan Diego - Three years since its introduction, Best Western International's descriptor program, in which select hotels are labeled "Plus" and... KEEP READING
Interview: Langham Hospitality Investments CEO Katie BensonLangham Hospitality Group in recent months more than doubled its North American footprint with the opening of three new properties: the Langham Chicago;... KEEP READING
GTAC In First Meeting Affirms GSA Per Diem MethodologyBy Holly LeberThe Governmentwide Travel Advisory Committee at its first meeting last week agreed to make a handful of preliminary recommendations to the U.S. General... KEEP READING
Red Lion Hotels Corp. president and CEO Jon Eliassen will retire effective Aug. 12,Hilton Develops Portal For Meeting PlannersBy Michael B. BakerHilton Worldwide recently launched an online portal for booking and managing meetings, including a tool for submitting electronic requests for... KEEP READING
Starwood Launches Amenities Program For Indian TravelersBy Michael B. BakerStarwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide in select properties is introducing amenities tailored to guests from India.... KEEP READING
The average daily rate at InterContinental Hotels Group properties increased by 1.8 percent year over year in the second quarter,GBTA Releases Standardized Hotel Rate-Loading Instruction FormBy Michael B. BakerSan Diego—The Global Business Travel Association's hotel committee has developed a rate-loading instruction document that major travel management... KEEP READING
Marriott Plans To Add Sales Muscle At Large Group HotelsBy Michael B. BakerMarriott International is adding sales resources to boost large group sales at its largest hotels as demand growth continues to lag transient growth,... KEEP READING