Manhattan Hotels Undergo Guest, Group Refurbishments By Robert Selwitz Leading this month's New York City hotel news is the name change of the former Loews New York into the Metropolitan Hotel.

Pilots' Flight Choice Saves AA $2M By Mary Ann McNulty Chicago - In a mini-test of the "free flight" concept in which pilots, rather than air traffic controllers, determine the fastest, cheapest

Despite industry analyst forecasts of further rate and occupancy increases and difficult meeting negotiations ahead, meeting buyers still can find discounts, add-ins and favorable contractual clauses by...

U.S. and Chinese regulators at least tentatively have approved carriers to launch 16 additional routes and 107 weekly frequencies through 2009, nearly doubling the current 109 to 216.

New York City taxi riders soon will be able to pay for their trips with credit or debit cards. This month, a limited number of cabs equipped with a brand-new card-reading system should be on road....

Newsmaker: Kempinski's Gottwald To Lead Starwood Corporate Sales By Maria P. VallejoLeaving behind seven years of sales and marketing at Kempinski Hotels, Paul Gottwald last month took

Rosenbluth Alters Tech Tack By Sarah WeltPhiladelphia - Following in the footsteps of American Express and Carlson, Rosenbluth is moving away from offering only its home-grown

Air Canada Introduces In-Airport Concierge Service By Carolyn Green In an effort to garner increased loyalty from its highest paying customers, Air Canada this month launched a new program,

Washington, D.C. - Wrapping up its billion-dollar acquisition of the Renaissance Hotel Group this month, Marriott International has gained an Asian development partner as well as its 10th brand. The

The need for a clear set of standards for automating housing and room block management is increasingly important, as meeting planners, seeking to streamline hundreds of tiny tasks and details into an...