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Michael B. Baker
Executive Editor

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Michael Baker joined The BTN Group in 2006 and, as executive editor, leads the group’s technology, payment and travel management coverage. He has covered all the major travel industry beats over his many years with BTN, including about eight years each covering the aviation/transportation and lodging industries.

Before joining BTN, he cut his journalistic teeth in the newspaper industry, covering business and industry for both The Press of Atlantic City and The Facts, a daily in the greater Houston area where he won awards for both breaking news and feature coverage.

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Avis Counters Hertz With Dollar Thrifty OfferBy Michael B. Baker

Avis Budget Group on Wednesday issued a counteroffer to acquire Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group, about... KEEP READING

Wyndham, Choice See Quarterly Hotel Room Revenue Improve, Rates DeclineBy Michael B. Baker

Wyndham Hotel Group and Choice Hotels International both reported stable revenue per available room... KEEP READING

BostonCoach Provides Tool For Car Service Spending AnalysisBy Michael B. Baker

Chauffeured car service supplier BostonCoach on Wednesday launched a reporting tool designed to... KEEP READING

Hotel Chains Raise Satisfaction Among Travelers, J.D. Power Index ShowsBy Michael B. Baker

Travelers rated Ritz-Carlton, Omni Hotels, Hilton Garden Inn, Drury Inn & Suites, Microtel Inns &... KEEP READING

BTN Research: As Adoption Swells, Cos. Assess New Self-Booking RealmsBy Michael B. Baker

Travel buyers were able to maintain high adoption levels for online travel booking as the economic... KEEP READING

Newsmaker: Sol Melia Taps Hotel, Incentive Industry Vet John IanniniBy Michael B. Baker

Palma de Mallorca, Spain-based Sol Melia has hired John Iannini as senior director of meetings in the... KEEP READING

One-On-One With Best Western International CEO David Kong: Hotel Demand RisingBy Michael B. Baker

Best Western International CEO David Kong recently spoke with BTN hotel editor Michael B. Baker about... KEEP READING

Starwood Reports Slight Rise In Second-Quarter RatesBy Michael B. Baker

Starwood Hotels & Resorts on Thursday reported that rates in the second quarter increased slightly... KEEP READING

Hotel Data Show Rising Rates For Upper TiersBy Michael B. Baker

Upper hotel tiers increased rates year over year in June, while lower tiers continued to see rates... KEEP READING

OAG Deal To Help Concur Customers Track, Change FlightsBy Michael B. Baker

Concur on Tuesday announced that it will offer clients real-time flight status updates through... KEEP READING

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