NEW YORK—Hotel industry performance is strengthening, with Q1 2016 revenue per available room (RevPAR) increasing 1 percent year-over-year, fueled by online and mobile bookings. According to data from TravelClick’s North American Distribution Review (NADR), bookings through online travel agents (OTAs), ...

The last time I saw it, Hilton Worldwide’s marketing campaign could not have been placed any better for me to argue that hotels’ new industry-wide focus on loyalty pricing and direct booking is exactly what’s needed for an anxious travel ...

According to a new whitepaper by hotel technology experts Dr. Peter O’Connor, SiteMinder, and Revinate, managed guest relationships, integrated technology systems, and improved data collection and security are hoteliers top needs when it comes to distribution and online marketing. The ...

DALLAS—Managed guest relationships, integrated technology systems, and improved data collection and security are the three most critical needs of hoteliers when it comes to distribution and online marketing, a whitepaper by hotel technology experts Dr. Peter O’Connor, SiteMinder, and Revinate ...

The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) has formed a committee that will focus on issues related to hotel distribution. Made of 10 travel agency and industry representatives, the committee will meet regularly to share knowledge and keep abreast of ...

STAMFORD, Conn.—Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. and TripAdvisor announced today they have partnered to make Starwood’s global hotel portfolio accessible on the TripAdvisor instant booking platform. Customers can seamlessly book a room at participating Starwood properties through TripAdvisor’s booking ...