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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

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

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