Latest African gold rush: Hotels
(CNN)?– Major international hotel chains are increasingly rolling out thousands of new rooms in Africa’s business hotspots, keen to expand… Read More »Latest African gold rush: Hotels
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InterContinental Says Revenue Per Room Increased on Higher Rates
InterContinental Hotels Group Plc (IHG), the world?s largest provider of hotel accommodation, said first- quarter revenue per room rose as… Read More »InterContinental Says Revenue Per Room Increased on Higher Rates
SWISS Management Board to forgo part of their salary
The six members of the Extended Management Board of SWISS have resolved to forgo 5% of their salary from 1… Read More »SWISS Management Board to forgo part of their salary
Industry Relevance Winners Focus on Boosting Industry Revenues
Ithaca, NY, May 8, 2013 – Two research studies that focus on using technology to increase lodging industry revenues have… Read More »Industry Relevance Winners Focus on Boosting Industry Revenues
Cargill breaks ground on new cocoa processing facility in Indonesia
American agribusiness firm Cargill has broken ground on a $100m cocoa processing facility in Gresik, in the East-Java region of… Read More »Cargill breaks ground on new cocoa processing facility in Indonesia
Starwood increases focus on conversions in the region
Dubai: Conversion [of hotel properties] is a key focus area for Starwood Hotels and Resorts? development team this year, according… Read More »Starwood increases focus on conversions in the region
Denver-Area Hotel to Be Converted to a Hyatt Place Hotel
Award-winning Hyatt Place brand expands its footprint in Denver area to Cherry Creek CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May. 8, 2013– Hyatt Hotels Corporation… Read More »Denver-Area Hotel to Be Converted to a Hyatt Place Hotel
US Airways’ Presentation At The Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Transportation Conference To Be Webcast
TEMPE, Ariz., May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — US Airways’ (NYSE: LCC) President Scott Kirby will present at the Bank of… Read More »US Airways’ Presentation At The Bank of America Merrill Lynch Global Transportation Conference To Be Webcast
Carnival Triumph To Depart Mobile For Freeport Dry Dock
CARNIVAL TRIUMPH TO DEPART MOBILE FOR FREEPORT DRY DOCK ?In Addition to Repairs and Upgrades, Ship Also to Receive Fun… Read More »Carnival Triumph To Depart Mobile For Freeport Dry Dock
New York Post?s Page Six Features Loews Hotels & Resorts
Loews Hotels & Resorts new Mommymoon and Aftermoon Packages Featured in the New York Post?s ?Page Six.? Click here to… Read More »New York Post?s Page Six Features Loews Hotels & Resorts
The Wendy?s Company Reports 2013 First-Quarter Results
First-Quarter 2013 Summary Highlights from the first quarter included the following: Consolidated revenues increased to $603.7 million in the first… Read More »The Wendy?s Company Reports 2013 First-Quarter Results
Board Appointment
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC (?IHG?) today announces that Ms Jill McDonald is to be appointed as an independent Non-Executive Director… Read More »Board Appointment
2013 First Quarter Interim Management Statement
2013 First Quarter Interim Management Statement
HVS? First U.S. Hotel Market Connections Proves a Success 750 Hospitality Professionals
On Wednesday, May 1, 2013, HVS hosted its inaugural U.S. Hotel Market Connections, a series of concurrent hotel intelligence seminars… Read More »HVS? First U.S. Hotel Market Connections Proves a Success 750 Hospitality Professionals
AH&LA Representatives to Testify Touting Economic Benefits of Travel and Tourism at Congressional Hearing
Washington, D.C. ? May 7, 2013?? Two key members of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) are set to… Read More »AH&LA Representatives to Testify Touting Economic Benefits of Travel and Tourism at Congressional Hearing
PKF Reports on Hotel Industry Revenues, Labor Costs, Operating Expenses, and Profits
May 7, 2013, Atlanta, Ga.? Now that the national hotel occupancy rate is approaching its long run averages and scarcity… Read More »PKF Reports on Hotel Industry Revenues, Labor Costs, Operating Expenses, and Profits
Wyndham Hotel Group to Open Its First Hotel in the U.A.E.
Wyndham Dubai Marina — through an agreement with Sigma III Limited, a subsidiary of British-owned developer The First Group. The… Read More »Wyndham Hotel Group to Open Its First Hotel in the U.A.E.
Sunstone to Buy Boston Park Plaza Hotel for $250 Million
Sunstone Hotel Investors Inc. (SHO)?agreed to buy the 1,053-room?Boston Park Plaza Hotel & Towers?hotel, a historic property near the city?s… Read More »Sunstone to Buy Boston Park Plaza Hotel for $250 Million
US Airways Applauds TSA Expansion Of PreCheck? For International Customers
TEMPE, Ariz., May 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — US Airways (NYSE: LCC) commends the Transportation Security Administration for expanding TSA PreCheck?… Read More »US Airways Applauds TSA Expansion Of PreCheck? For International Customers
Hyatt Announces Pricing of Senior Notes
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May. 7, 2013– Hyatt Hotels Corporation (?Hyatt? or the ?Company?) (NYSE: H) today announced the pricing of its public… Read More »Hyatt Announces Pricing of Senior Notes