London hotels anticipate slow summer
LONDON, England - Hotel industry experts anticipate a potential slump in London this post-Olympic summer.
These 10 wired hotels are tops among the gadget set
Whether you're on business or vacation, if you're sleeping in anything more sophisticated than a zippered sack, staying connected is a necessary part of travel.
Hilton Worldwide
SHANGHAI, China – Hilton Worldwide is celebrating its 25th anniversary in China, marking a new milestone in Hilton Worldwide’s legacy of providing Chinese guests with exceptional hospitality ...
NCAA Men's Final Four tournament
ATLANTA, Georgia - Basketball fanatics who are planning to make a trip to the NCAA Men's Final Four tournament this weekend in Atlanta better prepare themselves for some serious double teaming ...
British Hospitality Association Report
LONDON, England - The British Hospitality Association (BHA) launches the industry's agenda for growth on Thursday 7 March.
pricing it right
Pricing it right is challenging at the best of times but do hotels have a smoother ride than the airlines when it comes to pinning a number on deal or fare? Ritesh Gupta investigates.
Irish Hotel Industry criticises policymakers for “lack of insight”
DUBLIN, Ireland - Ireland has more national data on the movement of cows than it does on tourists who contribute almost €6 billion a year to the economy, hoteliers have claimed.
Movie star hotels scattered all over the world
Hotels love to push the aura of movie-star glamor as part of their mystique, listing on their websites Hollywood royalty that have stayed in -- and sometimes trashed -- their rooms.
Hotel History
By Stanley Turkel, CMHS, ISHC
When young people ask their parents, "What is a Pullman car?" they often receive a reply, "a railroad car you sit down in to have a meal on a train." However, the full story of the invention and ...
AAA/CAA Five Diamond Rating
ORLANDO, Fla. - AAA announced today the 178 select establishments that earned the AAA/CAA Five Diamond Rating in the past 12 months, qualifying them for the 2013 Five Diamond Award® list.
Private equity funds expected to be the largest net buyers of hotels
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Hotel Investment Outlook report
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Middle East And North Africa Hotel Industry
Egypt’s race to recovery – Sharm El Sheikh sees highest occupancy and Cairo posts record profits since the Revolution.
Global Travel Trade
SINGAPORE - After charging at breakneck speed in recent years, the gravy train to tourism gold is finally slowing down.
Hard Rock Rewards
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New Year Travel
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Last-minute New Year's Eve revelers will be happy to learn that there are still plenty of hotel rooms available in San Francisco on December 31.
multi-billion-dollar industry
Making people feel welcome and comfortable is at the heart of the multi-billion-dollar hospitality industry.
Lebanese tourism: 50 days of discounts
BEIRUT, Lebanon - In 2013 Lebanon can expect 50 days of discounts on airline tickets, hotels and at shopping centers as part of a campaign to revive the country’s tourism sector after months of ...
2013 Inaugural festivities
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Federal Trade Commission warns hotels
If you've ever been hit with one, you know how an unexpected "resort fee" can take your breath away.
Super Bowl 2013
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana - Out-of-town football fans who plan to attend the Super Bowl in New Orleans and are on the hunt for a hotel room better prepare themselves for sky-high dollar signs.
Post-Thanksgiving hotel sales
Snap out of that turkey coma and make plans for a little escape from the frenzy of holiday prep.
Hotel quality survey
MIAMI, Fla. - A recent survey by CheapHotels.org has compared 30 destinations in the United States and Canada based on the overall quality of their hotels.
End of the Maya calendar has hoteliers rolling out themed packages
If you believe the Mayas, the end of the world is near.
Thanksgiving Travel
NEWTON, Mass. - The results of Thanksgiving travel survey of more than 1,500 U.S. respondents have been announced today.
Thanksgiving Travel
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - Despite Thanksgiving travel prices that are rising with each passing day, Americans are still holding off on booking their holiday travel.
Traveling On The Cheap
If your passport is gathering dust and your suitcase desperately needs a workout, don't throw away thoughts of a thrilling vacation just because your wallet doesn't match your wanderlust.
New York City Hotels
By Stanley Turkel, CMHS, ISHC
CBRE's Market View for New York City reports that all major hotel metrics have shown improvement over the first half of 2012, especially in the Lower Manhattan and Times Square markets, which have ...
Travel Habits Survey
DALLAS, Texas - With the election finally upon us, there is no doubt that President Obama and Mitt Romney are fantasizing about taking an extended vacation after their campaign trails come to an ...
Marriott International On Fast Track For Asia Growth
BEIJING, China - Marriott International, Inc. has announced that it expects to more than double the size of its portfolio in the Asia-Pacific region in the next few years.