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Online, Mobile Bookings Strengthen Hotel Performance

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....

Improving the Guest Experience Through Apps

Moving beyond online bookings, hoteliers are exploring another area of the online hotel landscape: The burgeoning app market. Millennials are accustomed to apps; they...
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Marriott Provides Update on Starwood Database Security Breach

On Friday, Marriott provided an update on the number of guests whose passport numbers and payment card numbers were involved in the Starwood reservations...

Marriott Rewards Adopts Geo-Tracking Technology

BETHESDA, Md.—Marriott Rewards today announced FlashPerks and LocalPerks, two new ways for next generation travelers to enjoy instant gratification. Marriott Rewards members can take...

Are Voice-Activated Assistants Worth the Investment?

Technology has become an ever-increasing part of the modern consumer lifestyle, continuously raising guest expectations of their hotel experience. This growing demand can be...
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Hospitality America Appoints Ben Campbell as President and CEO

GREENVILLE, South Carolina—Ben Campbell has transitioned from chief operating officer to president and CEO. Hospitality America Founder and CEO Chris Cargen has retired and...

Apple Hospitality REIT Acquires AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Convention Center

RICHMOND, Virginia—Apple Hospitality REIT, Inc. announced the acquisition of the 234-room AC Hotel by Marriott Washington DC Convention Center for approximately $116.8 million, or...
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IHG Releases New Prototype Options for Its Three Suites Brands

ATLANTA—IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the availability of new prototype options for its three suites brands—Staybridge Suites, Candlewood Suites, and Atwell Suites. By expanding...
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