Lodging

Corporate Traveler Reports Higher 2024 Air Demand, Lower FaresBy Michael B. Baker

Corporate Traveler's U.S. clients flew more and paid less in 2024, according to a year-end analysis of client bookings from Jan. 1 through Dec. 15... KEEP READING

Labor Deal Reached, Hotel Strike Ends in San FranBy Christina Jelski

The San Francisco hotel labor strikes ended after Hilton workers ratified a contract, including wage increases and benefits, concluding 93 days of... KEEP READING

Oyo Names Sinha Motel 6 Head upon Deal FinalizationBy Chris Davis

Indian budget hospitality giant Oyo's parent company, Oravel Stays, has finalized the $525 million acquisition of Motel 6 and Studio 6 parent G6... KEEP READING

STR: November U.S. Hotel Rates, Occupancy UpBy Chris Davis

The average daily U.S. hotel rate in November increased from 2023 levels, as did the occupancy rate and revenue per available room, according to hotel... KEEP READING

FTC Rule Bans Hotel "Junk Fees"By Elizabeth West

The FTC has banned bait-and-switch pricing tactics in the lodging and live events ticketing industries, requiring upfront disclosure of all fees. This... KEEP READING

Choice Hotels CCO McDowell to DepartBy Chris Davis

Choice Hotels International chief commercial officer Robert McDowell will depart the company on Jan. 15, according to a Choice filing with the U.S.... KEEP READING

HRS: Traction for Sustainable Lodging? It's in the Numbers.

HRS's ISO certified Green Stay initiative reveals increasing engagement in sustainability, with Green Stay hotels witnessing growing bookings and... KEEP READING

Sonder Again Receives Nasdaq Delinquency NoticeBy Chris Davis

Sonder Holdings has received a delinquency notice from Nasdaq for the company's failure to file a third-quarter earnings report with the U.S. Securities... KEEP READING

STR: October Rates, Occupancy RiseBy Chris Davis

The average daily U.S. hotel rate in October increased year over year, as did the occupancy rate and revenue per available room, according to hotel... KEEP READING

PwC: 2025 Hotel Demand Growth 'Muted,' Corp. to RiseBy Chris Davis

Business travel demand in 2025 at U.S. hotels should rise year over year but overall demand growth will be "muted" thanks to softening leisure travel,... KEEP READING

Emburse Data Shows Increasing Costs, Opportunities for Negotiating in 2025By Michael B. Baker

Business travel costs are rising, but increasing opportunities for discounts, particularly in airfares and hotels, are emerging for 2025, according to... KEEP READING

STR Cuts U.S. Lodging Forecast for This Year and NextBy Chris Davis

STR and Tourism Economics have downgraded their U.S. hotel forecasts for 2024 and 2025, citing persistent inflation and uncertainty from an incoming... KEEP READING

Hilton to Launch Spark in IndiaBy Chris Davis

Hilton Worldwide plans to launch 150 Spark properties in India, introducing the brand to the Asia-Pacific region through a deal with Embassy Group. The... KEEP READING

Hotel Industry Hails Overtime Ruling, DHS H-2B Visa HikeBy Chris Davis

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will issue 65,000 additional H-2B visas for the 2025 fiscal year, and a U.S. court invalidated a rule expanding... KEEP READING

Marriott to Lay Off Hundreds of Corporate PositionsBy Chris Davis

Marriott International by early January will lay off 833 employees from its Bethesda, Md., headquarters, the company confirmed Monday to BTN. ... KEEP READING

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