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Hilton Investigating Security Breach Claims
Hilton Worldwide is investigating claims that some of its properties have been hacked, reports cybersecurity journalist Brian Krebs on his website Krebs on Security....
Oil to Cause Houston Occupancy Rate Drop, says PKF
At the Hotel and Lodging Association of Greater Houston's industry outlook luncheon, Randy McCaslin, PKF Consulting's senior vice president, said the city's occupancy numbers...
Qunar Cayman Islands Ltd. Partners with Starwood
Qunar Cayman Islands Ltd., a Chinese mobile and online travel platform, has announced a partnership with Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide.
With this new partnership,...
On the Move: This Week’s Comings and Goings
It was a week of significant career shake-ups in the lodging industry. La Quinta announced that Wayne Goldberg has stepped down from his leadership...
Shutdown Could Cost Travel Industry $185 Million Daily
If Congress does not pass a spending bill by Sept. 30, another federal government shutdown will follow. Economists at the U.S. Travel Association report...