Lodging

Short-Term Corp. Mtg. Surge Fuels Hyatt's Q2By Chris Davis

The company during the quarter realized "unprecedented" short-term group demand, Hoplamazian said during a conference call with investors.... KEEP READING

Choice: Q2 Corp. Travel Share Near Historical LevelsBy Chris Davis

Business travel's share of Choice Hotels International's second-quarter volume was about 30 percent, approaching the company's typical historical level... KEEP READING

Marriott Q2: Group Accelerating Fast; Corporate Continues ReboundBy Elizabeth West

With negotiations for many taking place for the first time in two years, CEO Tony Capuano predicted corporate rate hikes in the 'high single digits.'... KEEP READING

U.S. Hotel Pipeline Expands but Cost Concerns MountBy Chris Davis

The number of U.S. hotel construction projects in the development pipeline at the end of the second quarter was about 9 percent higher than one year... KEEP READING

Sonder Names Hebbar COOBy Chris Davis

Short-term accommodation provider Sonder Holdings has named SVP of operations Deeksha Hebbar its COO, the company announced Tuesday. ... KEEP READING

Grasp Pilots Virtual Payment Integration with MarriottBy Michael B. Baker

Grasp Technologies has worked with Marriott International to implement an automated workflow for virtual payments that it says could become an industry... KEEP READING

Corporate Traveler Sweetens Melon with Hotel Booking ToolBy Michael B. Baker

Travel management company Corporate Traveler has implemented a new hotel booking tool within its Melon travel booking and management platform in the... KEEP READING

Wyndham Bullish on Biz Travel Contracts Going into FallBy Elizabeth West

Wyndham global sales will focus “first and foremost” on companies contracting for public works projects.... KEEP READING

Hilton Optimistic Business Travel Upturn Will EndureBy Chris Davis

After a second quarter buoyed by what Hilton Hotels Corp. executives called stronger-than-expected levels of business travel, particularly from the... KEEP READING

J.D. Power Survey: Hotel Rate Hikes Dent Guest SatisfactionBy Chris Davis

Many hotels in the past year have been challenged to restore pre-pandemic service and staffing levels as demand rises and rates increase markedly. That... KEEP READING

Amadeus: Payment Problems Prevalent Among Hotel GuestsBy Michael B. Baker

Payment problems affect a significant portion of hotel stays, according to a study released by Amadeus on Tuesday. ... KEEP READING

Marriott Data Breached Again in Single-Hotel IncidentBy Elizabeth West

In its third such incident in four years, Marriott International was on the defensive this week in confirming a data breach involving a property near... KEEP READING

Edition Names Fluhr SVP & Global Managing DirectorBy Elizabeth West

Edition Hotels, the 14-property collaboration between boutique hotelier Ian Schrager and Marriott International, has appointed Josh Fluhr SVP and global... KEEP READING

Accor Reorgs Brands Into Two DivisionsBy Rob Gill

The Paris-based hotel giant on Oct. 1 will begin operating an "Economy, Midscale & Premium" division alongside a separate "Luxury & Lifestyle" group.... KEEP READING

Amadeus: Global Summer Hotel Rates, Occupancy to Outpace 2019By Michael B. Baker

Global hotel occupancy and average daily rates are outpacing pre-pandemic levels, although booking windows remain short, according to data released on... KEEP READING

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