Lodging

Fairmont Details Growth StrategyBy Michael B. Baker

Now fully linked under a privately held company, the Fairmont, Raffles and Swissotel brands are poised to more aggressively pursue the global corporate... KEEP READING

Upper Upscale Properties Differentiate Tier With Premium AmenitiesBy Michael B. Baker

Blurring lines between the upscale and upper upscale tiers and even, in some cases, the luxury tier have prompted hoteliers to enhance amenities and... KEEP READING

Data Suggests Buyers Trading Down Tiers In Hotel ProgramsBy Michael B. Baker

Fresh PricewaterhouseCoopers hotel data indicate an increasing willingness by travel managers to trade down in price point within their hotel program in... KEEP READING

2006 Hotel Stats Illustrate Seller's MarketBy Michael B. Baker

Occupancy and revenues for U.S. hotels were up in 2006 as demand continued to outpace supply in the industry, according to full-year results released by... KEEP READING

Free Internet Comes To UpscaleBy Michael B. Baker

Free Internet access, already a standard across many major U.S. midprice brands, slowly is beginning to creep into upscale properties. So far, only... KEEP READING

Hotel Brands Detail Development PlansBy Michael B. Baker

Several extended stay and all-suite hotel brands last month detailed their upcoming development plans during the Americas Lodging and Investment Summit... KEEP READING

Rate Loading Late, But ImprovingBy Michael B. Baker

The tough negotiating climate for travel buyers once again has delayed the loading of annually negotiated hotel rates into global distribution systems,... KEEP READING

Buyers See Expected Hikes As Hotel Negotiating Season EndsBy Michael B. Baker

With corporate hotel rate negotiations wrapping up, the aggressive push for steep increases from hoteliers has left a sour taste in some buyers' mouths,... KEEP READING

Extended Stay Brands To Add Properties As Starwood Readies EntryBy Michael B. Baker

Driven by strong occupancy and revenue growth, major extended stay brands are increasing their presence, with many particularly focusing on urban... KEEP READING

Softer Occupancy Growth To Press Ext. Stay RatesBy Michael B. Baker

Occupancy reached record levels for upscale and economy extended stay hotels in 2006, but the segment has less room to grow this year, so hoteliers will... KEEP READING

Euro Buyers See Hotel Hikes

BTN contributing editor Amon Cohen recently discussed hotel negotiating with four European travel managers: Alcatel travel director Cyriaque Benoist,... KEEP READING

IHG To Provide Electronic Folio Data From More Than 2,600 HotelsBy Michael B. Baker

Electronic hotel folio data is reaching critical mass for corporate travel buyers following InterContinental Hotels Group's announcement that it will... KEEP READING

Demand Drives Room-Type Availability RateBy Michael B. Baker

Travel buyers still actively are pursuing last-room availability in negotiations with hoteliers, even though they are prepared to face higher premiums... KEEP READING

Hotels Post Strong Quarterly PerformanceBy Michael B. Baker

Hoteliers posted growth in room rates and revenue for the third quarter of 2006, matching or beating the expectations of analysts.... KEEP READING

One-On-One: Wolf Hengst Airs Four Seasons' View Of Deluxe Changes

Wolf Hengst, Four Seasons president of worldwide hotel operations, spoke recently with BTN editor-in-chief David Meyer about the strength of corporate... KEEP READING

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