Lodging

July Hotel Data Reflects Significant Occupancy RisesBy Michael B. Baker

Occupancy increased significantly and room rates slightly year over year in July, though some markets continued to see rates fall, according to data... KEEP READING

Accor Anticipates Aggressive Hotel Expansion, But No Rate Hikes, In IndiaBy Amon Cohen

Hyperinflation in the Indian hotel market has disappeared and is unlikely to return, an Accor senior executive told BTN Friday as he outlined the French... KEEP READING

London, Shanghai, Dubai Lead Regions In Hotel DevelopmentBy Michael B. Baker

London, Shanghai, Dubai, along with Brazil and Mexico, lead their respective regions in hotel development, according to Smith Travel Research Global's... KEEP READING

U.K. Hotel Co. To Globalize Loyalty ProgramBy Michael B. Baker

London-based Millennium & Copthorne Hotels will expand its rewards program to allow its members global redemption beginning in early 2011.... KEEP READING

Hotel Rate Talks To ToughenBy Michael B. Baker

Buyers are facing their toughest hotel negotiating environment in several years, as hoteliers say they're planning to push for rate increases amid... KEEP READING

Marriott Taps Ritz Head Cooper To Lead Asia/PacificBy Jay Boehmer

Marriott International on Thursday appointed Ritz-Carlton president and COO Simon Cooper as president and managing director for the Asia/Pacific region.... KEEP READING

Extended Stay Hotels See Occupancy Gains, With Rate Rises To FollowBy Michael B. Baker

Extended stay hotels are posting strong gains in occupancy this year, and analysts said the hotels are likely to achieve rate increases by year-end.... KEEP READING

STR Revises Forecast, Sees Stronger 2010 For HotelsBy Michael B. Baker

Smith Travel Research on Wednesday revised its 2010 U.S. hotel industry forecast, projecting rates will hold steady and revenue per available room will... KEEP READING

Satisfaction Rises In J.D. Power Hotel SurveyBy Michael B. Baker

Travelers rated Ritz-Carlton, Omni Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Drury Inn & Suites, Microtel Inns & Suites and Homewood Suites the top brands in their... KEEP READING

Hotel Rates Stable In U.S., Rising In Europe, HRG Survey ShowsBy Michael B. Baker

Corporate-paid hotel rates in the United States were largely stable while several European cities saw increases during the first half of the year,... KEEP READING

International Demand Drives Hyatt Revenue IncreaseBy Michael B. Baker

Hyatt Hotels Corp. on Thursday reported increased revenues, particularly in its international properties, despite continued drops in rates during the... KEEP READING

Hilton To Waive Internet Access Fees To Gold, Diamond Loyalty MembersBy Michael B. Baker

Hilton Worldwide on Monday announced that it next month will begin waiving Internet access charges across all its brands for members in the upper levels... KEEP READING

Wyndham, Choice See Quarterly Hotel Room Revenue Improve, Rates DeclineBy Michael B. Baker

Wyndham Hotel Group and Choice Hotels International both reported stable revenue per available room but declining rates in the second quarter.... KEEP READING

Hotel Chains Raise Satisfaction Among Travelers, J.D. Power Index ShowsBy Michael B. Baker

Travelers rated Ritz-Carlton, Omni Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Drury Inn & Suites, Microtel Inns & Suites and Homewood Suites the top brands in their... KEEP READING

One-On-One With Best Western International CEO David Kong: Hotel Demand RisingBy Michael B. Baker

Best Western International CEO David Kong recently spoke with BTN hotel editor Michael B. Baker about the chain's recently introduced descriptor... KEEP READING

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