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Travelers today are more price-conscious than ever…
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While the old school travel industry still dominates in stock market valuations, there’s no doubt that Airbnb has caused disruption. Even after the devastating pandemic, travel stocks are still a powerful option…
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In 1904, Colonel John Jacob Astor broke ground for the building of the St. Regis Hotel at the corner of Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, in the most exclusive residential section of New York at the time.
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New properties in Tianjin and Kunming contribute to the nationwide expansion of Microtel, as Wyndham makes 14th brand available for development in China
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Introducing artificial intelligence in a way that feels natural. IHG Hotels & Resorts has designed the hotel room of the future, partnering with Josh.ai to create a voice-controlled smart room at the Kimpton Rowan hotel in Palm Springs, CA…
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced that Hyatt has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Apple Leisure Group (ALG), a leading luxury resort-management services, travel and hospitality group, from affiliates of each of KKR and KSL…
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Lodging Econometrics (LE) has released its Global Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report, which compiles the hotel construction pipeline counts for every country and market around the world.
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The pilot program rolls out today with free deliveries at select Hyatt Place locations in the U.S., expanding the brand’s Necessities Program.
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Plaza Premium has unveiled what it is referring to as its first “land-to-air premium airport experience” at the newly opened Qingdao Jiaodong International airport.
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Lodging Econometrics (LE) has released its Global Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report, which compiles the hotel construction pipeline counts for every country and market around the world.
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According to Ron Burgett, senior vice president, development, extended stay for Choice Hotels, there continues to be plenty of room for growth in the extended-stay market, which proved to be especially durable during the pandemic, partly because it…
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Microsoft Corp has invested $5 million in SoftBank-backed Oyo, according to a regulatory filing, ahead of the Indian hotel chain’s plan to go public.
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Big data is a term that has been used by analysts in this industry and many others…
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Dave Johnson, founder/executive chairman, Aimbridge Hospitality, has left the company to pursue other external opportunities.
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Most people in the travel business, and many outside it, are familiar with three primary models of hotel operations – owned, managed, and franchised.  In Asia, the first two models have ruled the roost for several decades.  Most established brands…
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Bob Diener and David Litman, the sexagenarian duo who co-founded Hotels.com and Getaroom, are back with the launch of a unique hotel distribution network in the U.S. that offers mostly 3-star hotels a minimum revenue guarantee…
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Functional design and a unique brand experience are about to merge at the very highest level. Dr…
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Hotel giant Hyatt will spend $2.7 billion in cash on acquiring Apple Leisure Group from its private equity ownership.
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