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Hyatt to Launch Select-Service Upper-Midscale BrandBy Angelique Platas

Hyatt Hotels Corp. on Tuesday unveiled a new select-service brand, Hyatt Studios, marking the hotel company’s entrance into the upper-midscale sector... KEEP READING

Extended Stay America Adds Discounts to Loyalty ProgramBy Angelique Platas

Extended-stay hotel company Extended Stay America has added benefits to its Extended Perks loyalty program, including discounts and member rates, the... KEEP READING

Marriott Fined for Resort Fee Settlement NoncomplianceBy Angelique Platas

Marriott International has been fined $225,000 by Pennsylvania's attorney general for failing to comply with a 2021 settlement to prominently disclose... KEEP READING

CBRE: ‘Urgency’ for Hospitality Industry to Lower Carbon FootprintBy Angelique Platas

Cornell Hotel Sustainability Index pegged the hotel industry at 96 on its carbon emissions index, far above the average industry at 80 on the index.... KEEP READING

Synergy Pledges 2030 Carbon-Neutral GoalBy Angelique Platas

Serviced accommodation provider Synergy Global Housing has committed to joining the Science Based Targets initiative in becoming carbon neutral by 2030... KEEP READING

IHG to Expand Portfolio in Indonesia, NepalBy Angelique Platas

InterContinental Hotels Group plans to expand its presence in Asia through development in Nepal and Indonesia, the company announced Tuesday. ... KEEP READING

After an Arduous Hotel RFP Season, Lessons LearnedBy Angelique Platas

The 2023 hotel request-for-proposals season was fraught with challenges. For many suppliers, it started too late and resulted in rushed response times.... KEEP READING

Hyatt Launches Meeting Planning Info GuideBy Angelique Platas

Hyatt Hotels Corp. has launched online meetings and events guides that offer property-specific information for planners and resources for attendees, the... KEEP READING

Marriott Ups Greater China Portfolio Plans for 2023By Angelique Platas

Marriott International plans to expand its portfolio in Greater China by 47 hotels by the end of 2023, the company announced Tuesday. ... KEEP READING

Hilton Plans to Expand Puerto Rico PortfolioBy Angelique Platas

Hilton Hotels Corp. plans to expand in Puerto Rico with its debut of five brands, including its first Curio Collection, Hilton Garden Inn, Tapestry... KEEP READING

Persistent Hotel Staffing Shortages 'Alarming' But Offer OpportunityBy Angelique Platas

Staffing shortages have plagued the hospitality industry since the first few months of the pandemic. They have led to revenue loss and service cutbacks... KEEP READING

Sonder Allies With HelmsBriscoe for Corp. GroupsBy Chris Davis

Under the terms of a new partnership with meetings management and site selection and firm HelmsBriscoe, Sonder Holdings' properties will be listed as... KEEP READING

Choice Targets Corp. Travel, Delves Further into Extended StayBy Angelique Platas

Choice Hotels International in 2022 opened its newest extended-stay brand, Everhome Suites, and Choice now looks to broaden the brands’ corporate appeal... KEEP READING

STR: February U.S. Hotel Rates and Occupancy ClimbBy Angelique Platas

Average U.S. hotel revenue per available room and daily rates in February 2023 again topped pre-pandemic benchmarks, while occupancy saw a slight... KEEP READING

Marriott CEO: Short-Term Mtgs. Illustrate Corp. Comeback

This is the second part of Capuano's discussion with BTN editorial director Elizabeth West during a virtual Business Travel Show Europe kickoff event... KEEP READING

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