Functionality Missing for Central Reservation Systems, Hoteliers Say
REDWOOD SHORES, CA—Most operators are dissatisfied with their central reservations systems (CRS), but don’t know how to fix the problem,…
Research
Study: Travelers Take More, But Shorter, International Trips
INTERNATIONAL REPORT—International travelers are taking more—but shorter—trips, according to a new study from Visa. In addition, Japan now tops the…
Forecast: Outlook Strong for Historic Hotels
WASHINGTON—The outlook for the U.S. lodging industry, particularly historic hotels, continues to be extremely strong, according to CBRE Hotels’ Americas…
The Best Hotels in America: See How They Ranked
WASHINGTON—U.S. News & World Report has unveiled its 2018 Best Hotels rankings, which evaluate more than 24,000 luxury hotels across…
Business Travelers’ Hotel Picks May Surprise You
NATIONAL REPORT—The outlook for business travel is strong. U.S. travelers took 537 million domestic business trips in 2017, according to…
Diversity Report: Hospitality Needs Work
LOS ANGELES—In the hospitality industry, men have been 10 times more likely to be promoted to the principal/partner or president…
Outlook: Hospitality Poised for Growth in Bookings in 2018
LOS ANGELES—The hotel sector is projected to sustain 5-6% growth throughout 2018, setting up the industry to hit a record-breaking…
Uptick in Rates & Bookings Across All Travel Segments as 2018 Begins
NEW YORK—TravelClick has released new data from the company’s “January 2018 North American Hospitality Review (NAHR).” According to this data,…
Positive Outlooks Seen for Business Travel, Hotel Project Pipeline
NEW YORK—Whether it’s embracing dynamic pricing structures, consolidation of smaller hotels into stronger brands or incentivizing customers with gift cards…
IHG Studies Link Between Provenance and Sustainable Growth
DAVOS, SWITZERLAND—Provenance is the foundation for enduring brand success and has become more important than ever for organizations wanting to…