Greening Traveler Behavior: Marsh & McLennan Partners With Suppliers To Reduce Environmental ImpactBy Michael B. BakerThrough collaboration with colleagues and his company's travel agency, booking tool provider and other travel suppliers, Marsh & McLennan Cos. regional... KEEP READINGAccor is accelerating the development of its upscale Pullman brand,STR Global: April Hotel Rate Increases Most Evident In The AmericasBy Michael B. BakerThe average daily hotel rate in April increased year over year in the Americas but declined or stayed about flat elsewhere, according to STR Global.... KEEP READINGHotels Changing Internet Pricing RulesBy Michael B. BakerInterContinental Hotels Group's recent decision to make basic Internet access across all brands free to loyalty club members is a game-changer that... KEEP READINGApril hotel bookings through global distribution system channels increased 8.8 percent year over year,Choice Hotels Allots $40 Million To Jumpstart Comfort Brand OverhaulBy Michael B. BakerChoice Hotels International is putting up $40 million to accelerate renovations across its Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites brands, the company announced... KEEP READINGHomewood Suites Debuts 'Cadillac' Of Redesign StandardsBy Michael B. BakerMemphis – Hilton upscale extended-stay brand Homewood Suites has begun a systemwide overhaul of its properties' public areas and guest amenities.... KEEP READINGSTR projects the U.S. hotel average daily rate to increase by 4.4 percent to $112.21 during the summer months.Committed corporate transient hotel bookings in the top 25 North American markets from April through March 2014 are 8.6 percent higher than they were this time last year,Hotel revenue growth from food, beverages and other ancillary sources is lagging overall revenue growth,Marriott, Hyatt Report Tepid First-Quarter Short-Term Group DemandBy Michael B. BakerMarriott International and Hyatt Hotels Corp. each reported sluggish group business during the first quarter, although both companies said long-term... KEEP READINGPegasus: 'More Decisive' Corporate Spending Evident In 2013By David JonasTotal worldwide hotel bookings through global distribution system channels in January jumped 7.9 percent year over year before leveling off and... KEEP READINGStarwood Reports Strong N. America Lodging Demand Despite SequesterBy Michael B. BakerThe U.S. federal government budget sequester has had little impact on rates and demand at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide properties, company... KEEP READINGOrbitz for Business clients in the first quarter on average paid $162 per night for upper upscale hotel stays and $138 per night for upscale hotel stays.Interview: Wyndham Hotel Group President And CEO Eric DanzigerWyndham Hotel Group is the world's largest hotel company in terms of number of hotels, but it did not always act like it, according to president and CEO... KEEP READINGMore Hotel News
Accor is accelerating the development of its upscale Pullman brand,STR Global: April Hotel Rate Increases Most Evident In The AmericasBy Michael B. BakerThe average daily hotel rate in April increased year over year in the Americas but declined or stayed about flat elsewhere, according to STR Global.... KEEP READINGHotels Changing Internet Pricing RulesBy Michael B. BakerInterContinental Hotels Group's recent decision to make basic Internet access across all brands free to loyalty club members is a game-changer that... KEEP READINGApril hotel bookings through global distribution system channels increased 8.8 percent year over year,Choice Hotels Allots $40 Million To Jumpstart Comfort Brand OverhaulBy Michael B. BakerChoice Hotels International is putting up $40 million to accelerate renovations across its Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites brands, the company announced... KEEP READINGHomewood Suites Debuts 'Cadillac' Of Redesign StandardsBy Michael B. BakerMemphis – Hilton upscale extended-stay brand Homewood Suites has begun a systemwide overhaul of its properties' public areas and guest amenities.... KEEP READINGSTR projects the U.S. hotel average daily rate to increase by 4.4 percent to $112.21 during the summer months.Committed corporate transient hotel bookings in the top 25 North American markets from April through March 2014 are 8.6 percent higher than they were this time last year,Hotel revenue growth from food, beverages and other ancillary sources is lagging overall revenue growth,Marriott, Hyatt Report Tepid First-Quarter Short-Term Group DemandBy Michael B. BakerMarriott International and Hyatt Hotels Corp. each reported sluggish group business during the first quarter, although both companies said long-term... KEEP READINGPegasus: 'More Decisive' Corporate Spending Evident In 2013By David JonasTotal worldwide hotel bookings through global distribution system channels in January jumped 7.9 percent year over year before leveling off and... KEEP READINGStarwood Reports Strong N. America Lodging Demand Despite SequesterBy Michael B. BakerThe U.S. federal government budget sequester has had little impact on rates and demand at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide properties, company... KEEP READINGOrbitz for Business clients in the first quarter on average paid $162 per night for upper upscale hotel stays and $138 per night for upscale hotel stays.Interview: Wyndham Hotel Group President And CEO Eric DanzigerWyndham Hotel Group is the world's largest hotel company in terms of number of hotels, but it did not always act like it, according to president and CEO... KEEP READINGMore Hotel News
STR Global: April Hotel Rate Increases Most Evident In The AmericasBy Michael B. BakerThe average daily hotel rate in April increased year over year in the Americas but declined or stayed about flat elsewhere, according to STR Global.... KEEP READINGHotels Changing Internet Pricing RulesBy Michael B. BakerInterContinental Hotels Group's recent decision to make basic Internet access across all brands free to loyalty club members is a game-changer that... KEEP READINGApril hotel bookings through global distribution system channels increased 8.8 percent year over year,Choice Hotels Allots $40 Million To Jumpstart Comfort Brand OverhaulBy Michael B. BakerChoice Hotels International is putting up $40 million to accelerate renovations across its Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites brands, the company announced... KEEP READINGHomewood Suites Debuts 'Cadillac' Of Redesign StandardsBy Michael B. BakerMemphis – Hilton upscale extended-stay brand Homewood Suites has begun a systemwide overhaul of its properties' public areas and guest amenities.... KEEP READINGSTR projects the U.S. hotel average daily rate to increase by 4.4 percent to $112.21 during the summer months.Committed corporate transient hotel bookings in the top 25 North American markets from April through March 2014 are 8.6 percent higher than they were this time last year,Hotel revenue growth from food, beverages and other ancillary sources is lagging overall revenue growth,Marriott, Hyatt Report Tepid First-Quarter Short-Term Group DemandBy Michael B. BakerMarriott International and Hyatt Hotels Corp. each reported sluggish group business during the first quarter, although both companies said long-term... KEEP READINGPegasus: 'More Decisive' Corporate Spending Evident In 2013By David JonasTotal worldwide hotel bookings through global distribution system channels in January jumped 7.9 percent year over year before leveling off and... KEEP READINGStarwood Reports Strong N. America Lodging Demand Despite SequesterBy Michael B. BakerThe U.S. federal government budget sequester has had little impact on rates and demand at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide properties, company... KEEP READINGOrbitz for Business clients in the first quarter on average paid $162 per night for upper upscale hotel stays and $138 per night for upscale hotel stays.Interview: Wyndham Hotel Group President And CEO Eric DanzigerWyndham Hotel Group is the world's largest hotel company in terms of number of hotels, but it did not always act like it, according to president and CEO... KEEP READINGMore Hotel News
Hotels Changing Internet Pricing RulesBy Michael B. BakerInterContinental Hotels Group's recent decision to make basic Internet access across all brands free to loyalty club members is a game-changer that... KEEP READINGApril hotel bookings through global distribution system channels increased 8.8 percent year over year,Choice Hotels Allots $40 Million To Jumpstart Comfort Brand OverhaulBy Michael B. BakerChoice Hotels International is putting up $40 million to accelerate renovations across its Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites brands, the company announced... KEEP READINGHomewood Suites Debuts 'Cadillac' Of Redesign StandardsBy Michael B. BakerMemphis – Hilton upscale extended-stay brand Homewood Suites has begun a systemwide overhaul of its properties' public areas and guest amenities.... KEEP READINGSTR projects the U.S. hotel average daily rate to increase by 4.4 percent to $112.21 during the summer months.Committed corporate transient hotel bookings in the top 25 North American markets from April through March 2014 are 8.6 percent higher than they were this time last year,Hotel revenue growth from food, beverages and other ancillary sources is lagging overall revenue growth,Marriott, Hyatt Report Tepid First-Quarter Short-Term Group DemandBy Michael B. BakerMarriott International and Hyatt Hotels Corp. each reported sluggish group business during the first quarter, although both companies said long-term... KEEP READINGPegasus: 'More Decisive' Corporate Spending Evident In 2013By David JonasTotal worldwide hotel bookings through global distribution system channels in January jumped 7.9 percent year over year before leveling off and... KEEP READINGStarwood Reports Strong N. America Lodging Demand Despite SequesterBy Michael B. BakerThe U.S. federal government budget sequester has had little impact on rates and demand at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide properties, company... KEEP READINGOrbitz for Business clients in the first quarter on average paid $162 per night for upper upscale hotel stays and $138 per night for upscale hotel stays.Interview: Wyndham Hotel Group President And CEO Eric DanzigerWyndham Hotel Group is the world's largest hotel company in terms of number of hotels, but it did not always act like it, according to president and CEO... KEEP READINGMore Hotel News
April hotel bookings through global distribution system channels increased 8.8 percent year over year,Choice Hotels Allots $40 Million To Jumpstart Comfort Brand OverhaulBy Michael B. BakerChoice Hotels International is putting up $40 million to accelerate renovations across its Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites brands, the company announced... KEEP READINGHomewood Suites Debuts 'Cadillac' Of Redesign StandardsBy Michael B. BakerMemphis – Hilton upscale extended-stay brand Homewood Suites has begun a systemwide overhaul of its properties' public areas and guest amenities.... KEEP READINGSTR projects the U.S. hotel average daily rate to increase by 4.4 percent to $112.21 during the summer months.Committed corporate transient hotel bookings in the top 25 North American markets from April through March 2014 are 8.6 percent higher than they were this time last year,Hotel revenue growth from food, beverages and other ancillary sources is lagging overall revenue growth,Marriott, Hyatt Report Tepid First-Quarter Short-Term Group DemandBy Michael B. BakerMarriott International and Hyatt Hotels Corp. each reported sluggish group business during the first quarter, although both companies said long-term... KEEP READINGPegasus: 'More Decisive' Corporate Spending Evident In 2013By David JonasTotal worldwide hotel bookings through global distribution system channels in January jumped 7.9 percent year over year before leveling off and... KEEP READINGStarwood Reports Strong N. America Lodging Demand Despite SequesterBy Michael B. BakerThe U.S. federal government budget sequester has had little impact on rates and demand at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide properties, company... KEEP READINGOrbitz for Business clients in the first quarter on average paid $162 per night for upper upscale hotel stays and $138 per night for upscale hotel stays.Interview: Wyndham Hotel Group President And CEO Eric DanzigerWyndham Hotel Group is the world's largest hotel company in terms of number of hotels, but it did not always act like it, according to president and CEO... KEEP READINGMore Hotel News
Choice Hotels Allots $40 Million To Jumpstart Comfort Brand OverhaulBy Michael B. BakerChoice Hotels International is putting up $40 million to accelerate renovations across its Comfort Inn and Comfort Suites brands, the company announced... KEEP READINGHomewood Suites Debuts 'Cadillac' Of Redesign StandardsBy Michael B. BakerMemphis – Hilton upscale extended-stay brand Homewood Suites has begun a systemwide overhaul of its properties' public areas and guest amenities.... KEEP READINGSTR projects the U.S. hotel average daily rate to increase by 4.4 percent to $112.21 during the summer months.Committed corporate transient hotel bookings in the top 25 North American markets from April through March 2014 are 8.6 percent higher than they were this time last year,Hotel revenue growth from food, beverages and other ancillary sources is lagging overall revenue growth,Marriott, Hyatt Report Tepid First-Quarter Short-Term Group DemandBy Michael B. BakerMarriott International and Hyatt Hotels Corp. each reported sluggish group business during the first quarter, although both companies said long-term... KEEP READINGPegasus: 'More Decisive' Corporate Spending Evident In 2013By David JonasTotal worldwide hotel bookings through global distribution system channels in January jumped 7.9 percent year over year before leveling off and... KEEP READINGStarwood Reports Strong N. America Lodging Demand Despite SequesterBy Michael B. BakerThe U.S. federal government budget sequester has had little impact on rates and demand at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide properties, company... KEEP READINGOrbitz for Business clients in the first quarter on average paid $162 per night for upper upscale hotel stays and $138 per night for upscale hotel stays.Interview: Wyndham Hotel Group President And CEO Eric DanzigerWyndham Hotel Group is the world's largest hotel company in terms of number of hotels, but it did not always act like it, according to president and CEO... KEEP READINGMore Hotel News
Homewood Suites Debuts 'Cadillac' Of Redesign StandardsBy Michael B. BakerMemphis – Hilton upscale extended-stay brand Homewood Suites has begun a systemwide overhaul of its properties' public areas and guest amenities.... KEEP READINGSTR projects the U.S. hotel average daily rate to increase by 4.4 percent to $112.21 during the summer months.Committed corporate transient hotel bookings in the top 25 North American markets from April through March 2014 are 8.6 percent higher than they were this time last year,Hotel revenue growth from food, beverages and other ancillary sources is lagging overall revenue growth,Marriott, Hyatt Report Tepid First-Quarter Short-Term Group DemandBy Michael B. BakerMarriott International and Hyatt Hotels Corp. each reported sluggish group business during the first quarter, although both companies said long-term... KEEP READINGPegasus: 'More Decisive' Corporate Spending Evident In 2013By David JonasTotal worldwide hotel bookings through global distribution system channels in January jumped 7.9 percent year over year before leveling off and... KEEP READINGStarwood Reports Strong N. America Lodging Demand Despite SequesterBy Michael B. BakerThe U.S. federal government budget sequester has had little impact on rates and demand at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide properties, company... KEEP READINGOrbitz for Business clients in the first quarter on average paid $162 per night for upper upscale hotel stays and $138 per night for upscale hotel stays.Interview: Wyndham Hotel Group President And CEO Eric DanzigerWyndham Hotel Group is the world's largest hotel company in terms of number of hotels, but it did not always act like it, according to president and CEO... KEEP READINGMore Hotel News
STR projects the U.S. hotel average daily rate to increase by 4.4 percent to $112.21 during the summer months.Committed corporate transient hotel bookings in the top 25 North American markets from April through March 2014 are 8.6 percent higher than they were this time last year,Hotel revenue growth from food, beverages and other ancillary sources is lagging overall revenue growth,Marriott, Hyatt Report Tepid First-Quarter Short-Term Group DemandBy Michael B. BakerMarriott International and Hyatt Hotels Corp. each reported sluggish group business during the first quarter, although both companies said long-term... KEEP READINGPegasus: 'More Decisive' Corporate Spending Evident In 2013By David JonasTotal worldwide hotel bookings through global distribution system channels in January jumped 7.9 percent year over year before leveling off and... KEEP READINGStarwood Reports Strong N. America Lodging Demand Despite SequesterBy Michael B. BakerThe U.S. federal government budget sequester has had little impact on rates and demand at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide properties, company... KEEP READINGOrbitz for Business clients in the first quarter on average paid $162 per night for upper upscale hotel stays and $138 per night for upscale hotel stays.Interview: Wyndham Hotel Group President And CEO Eric DanzigerWyndham Hotel Group is the world's largest hotel company in terms of number of hotels, but it did not always act like it, according to president and CEO... KEEP READINGMore Hotel News
Committed corporate transient hotel bookings in the top 25 North American markets from April through March 2014 are 8.6 percent higher than they were this time last year,Hotel revenue growth from food, beverages and other ancillary sources is lagging overall revenue growth,Marriott, Hyatt Report Tepid First-Quarter Short-Term Group DemandBy Michael B. BakerMarriott International and Hyatt Hotels Corp. each reported sluggish group business during the first quarter, although both companies said long-term... KEEP READINGPegasus: 'More Decisive' Corporate Spending Evident In 2013By David JonasTotal worldwide hotel bookings through global distribution system channels in January jumped 7.9 percent year over year before leveling off and... KEEP READINGStarwood Reports Strong N. America Lodging Demand Despite SequesterBy Michael B. BakerThe U.S. federal government budget sequester has had little impact on rates and demand at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide properties, company... KEEP READINGOrbitz for Business clients in the first quarter on average paid $162 per night for upper upscale hotel stays and $138 per night for upscale hotel stays.Interview: Wyndham Hotel Group President And CEO Eric DanzigerWyndham Hotel Group is the world's largest hotel company in terms of number of hotels, but it did not always act like it, according to president and CEO... KEEP READINGMore Hotel News
Hotel revenue growth from food, beverages and other ancillary sources is lagging overall revenue growth,Marriott, Hyatt Report Tepid First-Quarter Short-Term Group DemandBy Michael B. BakerMarriott International and Hyatt Hotels Corp. each reported sluggish group business during the first quarter, although both companies said long-term... KEEP READINGPegasus: 'More Decisive' Corporate Spending Evident In 2013By David JonasTotal worldwide hotel bookings through global distribution system channels in January jumped 7.9 percent year over year before leveling off and... KEEP READINGStarwood Reports Strong N. America Lodging Demand Despite SequesterBy Michael B. BakerThe U.S. federal government budget sequester has had little impact on rates and demand at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide properties, company... KEEP READINGOrbitz for Business clients in the first quarter on average paid $162 per night for upper upscale hotel stays and $138 per night for upscale hotel stays.Interview: Wyndham Hotel Group President And CEO Eric DanzigerWyndham Hotel Group is the world's largest hotel company in terms of number of hotels, but it did not always act like it, according to president and CEO... KEEP READINGMore Hotel News
Marriott, Hyatt Report Tepid First-Quarter Short-Term Group DemandBy Michael B. BakerMarriott International and Hyatt Hotels Corp. each reported sluggish group business during the first quarter, although both companies said long-term... KEEP READINGPegasus: 'More Decisive' Corporate Spending Evident In 2013By David JonasTotal worldwide hotel bookings through global distribution system channels in January jumped 7.9 percent year over year before leveling off and... KEEP READINGStarwood Reports Strong N. America Lodging Demand Despite SequesterBy Michael B. BakerThe U.S. federal government budget sequester has had little impact on rates and demand at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide properties, company... KEEP READINGOrbitz for Business clients in the first quarter on average paid $162 per night for upper upscale hotel stays and $138 per night for upscale hotel stays.Interview: Wyndham Hotel Group President And CEO Eric DanzigerWyndham Hotel Group is the world's largest hotel company in terms of number of hotels, but it did not always act like it, according to president and CEO... KEEP READINGMore Hotel News
Pegasus: 'More Decisive' Corporate Spending Evident In 2013By David JonasTotal worldwide hotel bookings through global distribution system channels in January jumped 7.9 percent year over year before leveling off and... KEEP READINGStarwood Reports Strong N. America Lodging Demand Despite SequesterBy Michael B. BakerThe U.S. federal government budget sequester has had little impact on rates and demand at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide properties, company... KEEP READINGOrbitz for Business clients in the first quarter on average paid $162 per night for upper upscale hotel stays and $138 per night for upscale hotel stays.Interview: Wyndham Hotel Group President And CEO Eric DanzigerWyndham Hotel Group is the world's largest hotel company in terms of number of hotels, but it did not always act like it, according to president and CEO... KEEP READINGMore Hotel News
Starwood Reports Strong N. America Lodging Demand Despite SequesterBy Michael B. BakerThe U.S. federal government budget sequester has had little impact on rates and demand at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide properties, company... KEEP READINGOrbitz for Business clients in the first quarter on average paid $162 per night for upper upscale hotel stays and $138 per night for upscale hotel stays.Interview: Wyndham Hotel Group President And CEO Eric DanzigerWyndham Hotel Group is the world's largest hotel company in terms of number of hotels, but it did not always act like it, according to president and CEO... KEEP READINGMore Hotel News
Orbitz for Business clients in the first quarter on average paid $162 per night for upper upscale hotel stays and $138 per night for upscale hotel stays.Interview: Wyndham Hotel Group President And CEO Eric DanzigerWyndham Hotel Group is the world's largest hotel company in terms of number of hotels, but it did not always act like it, according to president and CEO... KEEP READINGMore Hotel News
Interview: Wyndham Hotel Group President And CEO Eric DanzigerWyndham Hotel Group is the world's largest hotel company in terms of number of hotels, but it did not always act like it, according to president and CEO... KEEP READINGMore Hotel News