Lodging

Marriott Targets Higher-Yielding BusinessBy Michael B. Baker

Marriott International aims to increase 2013 average negotiated corporate hotel rates by high single-digit percentages not only through rate increases... KEEP READING

Average daily rates across Marriott International's North America system increased by 4.9 percent year over year during the third quarter

AirPlus Survey: Buyers Expect Increase In Negotiated 2013 Hotel RatesBy Michael B. Baker

Most travel buyers expect their companies in 2013 to maintain or increase hotel volume, and most are bracing for slight rate increases on those room... KEEP READING

Hotel bookings through global distribution systems in August were down 0.7 percent year over year,

Hilton Worldwide promoted John Rogers to global head of its Embassy Suites brand.

Rezidor Hotel Group executive vice president and COO Wolfgang Neumann on Jan. 1, 2013, will take over as the hotel company's CEO.

U.S. hotels' 2012 capital expenditures for improved amenities and services will total $5 billion, up 33 percent from 2011,

Gaylord Entertainment Co. shareholders approved the sale of the Gaylord brand and management of its four properties to Marriott International.

STR Global: August Hotel Rates Up Across Most Of The GlobeBy Michael B. Baker

Average daily rates in August increased modestly year over year in most global regions, while the average Asia/Pacific rate, though steady, reflected a... KEEP READING

Frankfurt-based Steigenberger Hotels has appointed as CEO former Carlson Rezidor executive vice president and chief development officer Puneet Chhatwal,

Loews Hotels To Provide Free Global Entry Membership To Select TravelersBy Michael B. Baker

New York - Loews Hotels & Resorts is the first hotel company to offer membership in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's trusted-traveler programs... KEEP READING

Hyatt, Marriott Brands Top Extended-Stay TiersBy Michael B. Baker

Sweeping their respective tiers, Hyatt's Summerfield Suites and Marriott's TownePlace Suites were the definitive favorite extended-stay brands among... KEEP READING

Hyatt Place Tops Select-Service Tier for First Time; Hampton Returns to Midprice AcmeBy Michael B. Baker

One of the newest entrants to the select-service tier earned top marks from buyers this year, while a well-established, 30-year-old brand rebounded to... KEEP READING

Advito: Jittery 2013 To See Slowing Corporate Travel Growth, Modest Price IncreasesBy David Jonas

Though fears of more turbulence in global economies, even if ultimately only fears, are expected to "slow growth in travel for the rest of this year and... KEEP READING

Committed hotel occupancy for the fourth quarter of 2012 is up 8 percent compared with last year,

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