Lodging

After Public Debut, Sonder CEO Details Push for Corp. Travel

Short-term rental provider Sonder this week debuted on the Nasdaq stock exchange after shareholders approved its merger with special purpose... KEEP READING

IHG to Begin New Loyalty Program Rollout in MarchBy Terri Hardin

IHG Hotels & Resorts on Wednesday announced changes to its loyalty program, including a new tier and bonus point earning structure, which will go live... KEEP READING

STR: December Global Hotel Pipeline Down, But Some Plans UpBy Terri Hardin

The total number of U.S. hotel rooms under construction in December 2021 was down roughly 61,000 from the country’s all-time high, achieved in early... KEEP READING

HotelRez to Offer Cvent Transient RFP PlatformBy Terri Hardin

U.K.-based hotel distribution and representation company HotelRez on Tuesday announced a new partnership with meetings management firm Cvent to use... KEEP READING

Awaiting SPAC Merger, Sonder Outlines 2021 GrowthBy Terri Hardin

Sonder touted 25 new buildings in 2021 as shareholders voted on Friday in a special meeting on whether to clear the merger that would take the company... KEEP READING

Furnished Apartment Co. The Guild Boosts Inventory Via AcquisitionBy Terri Hardin

Texas-based furnished property management company The Guild has acquired CREA Management LLC, the property management division of Cypress Real Estate... KEEP READING

BTP Automation Integrates Hotel Health Verification Standards into RFP PlatformBy Michael B. Baker

Hotel procurement platform Business Travel Performance Automation has adopted Sharecare and Forbes Travel Guide's health security verification... KEEP READING

CitizenM Names New CFO, First Chief Growth OfficerBy Terri Hardin

Netherlands-headquartered hotel company CitizenM on Tuesday appointed Hendrik Jan Roel as the company's incoming CFO. Additionally, the company tapped... KEEP READING

Best Western Plus Revamping to Attract More Corp. TravelersBy Donna M. Airoldi

During the company's annual convention in October, BWH Hotel Group board chair Ishwar Naran cited a McKinsey & Co. report that found an opportunity for... KEEP READING

STR: U.S. Hotels' Slow November Disappoints After October RallyBy Terri Hardin

The U.S. hotel industry’s recovery slowed again in November, with key performance metrics falling below October levels, STR reported.... KEEP READING

Five More Hotel Cos. Join HRS' Green Stay InitiativeBy Donna M. Airoldi

Corporate lodging platform HRS has added five new partners to its Green Stay Initiative, the company announced: NH Hotel Group, Leonardo Hotels, Indian... KEEP READING

CBRE Upgrades U.S. Hotel Forecast, Sees RevPAR Recovery by Mid-2023By Donna M. Airoldi

After tempering its outlook in October, CBRE has upgraded its forecast for the U.S. lodging industry after third-quarter average daily rate gains and a... KEEP READING

Hilton Permanently Extends Point-Expiration PolicyBy Donna M. Airoldi

Hilton Hotels Corp. permanently has extended its Hilton Honors points-expiration policy to 24 months from the date of last activity from 15 months, the... KEEP READING

Hyatt Introduces Room Keys in Apple WalletBy Donna M. Airoldi

Hyatt Hotels Corp. has introduced at six U.S. hotels room keys in Apple Wallet for World of Hyatt loyalty members, with plans to roll out the technology... KEEP READING

Marriott to Revamp Courtyard BrandBy Donna M. Airoldi

Marriott International is giving its Courtyard brand in North America a facelift, the company announced Wednesday. ... KEEP READING

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