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Key Findings from the Marriott-Starwood Filing
Ever since Marriott International announced plans to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide back in November, the industry has been buzzing about the merger...
Maryland Closes Loophole for Online Travel Tax
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), the sole national association representing all segments of the nearly two million-employee lodging industry, has issued...
U.N. Sheds Light on Travel Visas
The United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) recently released its 2015 Visa Openness Report, which shows that the percentage of the world’s population that...
Palestinians Criticize Airbnb’s West Bank Listings
Airbnb has sparked controversy within the Palestinian community for failing to mention that their properties listed are located in West Bank—occupied land claimed by...
U.S. Hotels More Influenced by Global Economy
The performance of U.S. hotels has become increasingly influenced by changes in the global economy, according to CBRE. Despite a relatively weak recovery in...