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Carlson Rezidor Comments on Radisson Blu Attack
This morning, gunmen stormed a Radisson Blu hotel around 7 a.m. in Bamako, Mali, taking a number of hostages. In the latest report from...
U.S. Travel Continues Support of Visa Waiver Program
The U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President for Public Affairs Jonathan Grella issued the following statement in response to congressional moves that would undermine...
On the Move: This Week’s Comings and Goings
Hilton Worldwide has announced the appointment of Ronen Nissenbaum as vice president of operations, luxury hotels–Americas. In the newly created position, he will be...
Execs Expect Brands to Be Cut in Marriott-Starwood Merger
If the Marriott-Starwood merger is successful, there will be 19 overlapping full-service brands under one umbrella. According to Forbes, most executives expect some of...
Starwood, Marriott Face Loyalty Program Questions
When Marriott International announced plans to acquire Starwood Hotels & Resorts for $12.2 billion this week, loyalty members on both sides of the equation...