Lodging

Marriott: 'Sturdy' Business Transient Set to Grow in 2025By Chris Davis

After a fourth quarter in which business transient revenue per available room increased 3 percent globally year over year, Marriott International... KEEP READING

Mint House Acquires Apt.-Style Provider LocaleBy Chris Davis

Mint House has acquired fellow apartment-style accommodation provider Locale, doubling its portfolio and broadening its U.S. presence, the company... KEEP READING

Lott to Head Edwardian Hotels London's N. American SalesBy Chris Davis

U.K. boutique hotel operator Edwardian Hotels London named company veteran Declan Lott as its VP of sales for North America, the company announced... KEEP READING

Hyatt: Brand Reorg Designed to Unclutter FocusBy Michael B. Baker

Hyatt Hotels Corp. has reorganized its broad collection of brands into a grouping of five portfolios that serve what president and CEO Mark Hoplamazian... KEEP READING

Marriott Shuffles Sales Execs, Names Patterson SVPBy Chris Davis

Marriott International announced a major sales executive reshuffle, appointing Shannon Patterson as SVP of global sales, Andy Kauffman as chief... KEEP READING

Hilton: Big Tech, Election Help Boost Q4 DemandBy Chris Davis

Hilton's Q4 revenue increased largely due to higher demand from big tech and financial services, with RevPAR up 3.5 percent year-over-year. CEO Nassetta... KEEP READING

Amid Reorg, Marriott Moves into 2025 with Record Openings

Marriott president and CEO Anthony Capuano spoke with BTN's Michael B. Baker during the recent Americas Lodging and Investment Summit in Los Angeles... KEEP READING

Report: U.S. Ext.-Stay Rates Up in 'Exceptional' Q4By Chris Davis

Fourth-quarter average daily rate and occupancy at U.S. extended-stay hotels each increased year over year as demand surged and supply continued to... KEEP READING

Hotel Industry Gauging Effect of Trump Immigration, DEI StancesBy Michael B. Baker

Along with the specter of travel bans, curtailed immigration was one of the key concerns raised by hotel company CEOs and other industry executives at... KEEP READING

Hotel CEOs Banking on 'Certainty' for Corporate Travel GrowthBy Michael B. Baker

Analysts painted a mildly optimistic picture of the lodging industry in the coming years at the Americas Lodging and Investment Summit this week, as top... KEEP READING

STR: Strong December Growth in U.S. Hotel Occupancy, RateBy Chris Davis

The U.S. hotel occupancy rate in December posted a solid increase from 2023 levels, as did the average daily rate and revenue per available room,... KEEP READING

After 2024 Supply Increase, U.S. Hotel Pipeline Still StrongBy Chris Davis

After a 1.2 percent year-over-year increase in 2024 U.S. hotel supply, the hotel development pipeline remains strong, particularly for projects in the... KEEP READING

Marriott Adds Loyalty Perks to SME Business PlatformBy Chris Davis

Marriott International has added new options to earn loyalty status for users of Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy, its new booking and travel... KEEP READING

Sonder Names Hughes CFOBy Chris Davis

Apartment-style accommodations provider Sonder Holdings has named as its new CFO Michael Hughes, a longtime hospitality industry executive.... KEEP READING

Club Quarters Launches Mobile Keys in Digital WalletsBy Chris Davis

Upper upscale hotel group Club Quarters has made available through its 18-property portfolio a digital room key that can be stored in a mobile wallet... KEEP READING

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