Net income in the second quarter jumped 35 percent for Marriott International , to $186 million, driven by strong revenue trends. "Demand is growing a lot faster than supply," said executive...

Loews Hotels in the next five years will double its revenues and available rooms , according to executives speaking during a media briefing at the National Business Travel Association conference in...

Virgin Atlantic Airways this week launched a new incentive program for U.S.-based travel agencies, replacing standard, percentage-based commissions with flat fees based on "agreed targets," said Chris...

Carriers Moving Frequency Mileage Into Cyberspace By David Jonas The Internet and travel loyalty programs increasingly are becoming intertwined as airlines recognize the convenience in empowering

Although travel buyers and hoteliers infrequently see eye-to-eye at the negotiating table, there is one issue they unify against: high hotel taxes levied by state and local governments. Hoteliers...

Since the U.S. Travel Association this month revealed that some government agencies' policies forbid holding meetings in "resort" cities like Las Vegas and Orlando, a wave of legislative opposition has...

Gone Paperless Name: Christine Adams Company: Georgia-Pacific Headquarters: Atlanta, Ga. Total air volume: $30 million # travelers: 10,000 Innovation: Eliminating the use of all paper

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Multinational conglomerate Siemens in June began deploying in the United States an end-to-end meetings management platform that integrates its meetings payment system with automated planning and booking...

The "I got lost" excuse is becoming obsolete as business travelers have more ways than ever to get directions at a moment's notice. Hotels and car rental suppliers are expanding their navigation tool...