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Stories By: Harvey Chipkin

Names in the News 5-6-26

Appointments and promotions at G6 Hospitality, Hard Rock International and Concord Hospitality…

A graphic illustration featuring a large pink map pin icon on a faded map background, symbolizing location. Adjacent to the pin are three colorful, stacked blocks with the word “LOCATION” written in bold uppercase letters. Each block is in a different color gradient: turquoise, magenta, and purple. The design emphasizes the phrase "Location, Location, Location.

Location, Location, Location 5-6-26

Openings in Hollywood, Fla; California, Md.; Surat, India; and Chongqing, China…

Extended Stay Hotels Continued Strong Performance in March

Research from The Highland Group sees continuing RevPAR gains…

Spotnana Announces Integration With Travelodge, UK Budget Chain

Partnership provides clients access to more than 600 hotels across the UK and Ireland…

JetBlue Expands Fort Lauderdale Operations After Spirit’s Collapse

Carrier is also offering loyalty status match…

Fare Audit and CTS Systems Announce Collaboration to Track Hotel Commissions

Partnership promises to ramp up percentage of collected fees…

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Amex GBT Is Acquired by Long Lake

All-cash deal is valued at about $6.3 billion…

Extend and WEX in Collaboration to Enable Virtual Card Payment in Concur Invoice

Deal promises new level of control and security, as well as more streamlined and automated accounts payable process…

Hyatt and Choice See Positive Business Travel Results in Q1

Hotel companies have positive outlooks for remainder of year…

Gant Travel Joins GBTNetwork

TMC says affiliation will enable it to build on support of Concur Travel programs…

Demand for Air Travel in March Is Up Year Over Year, Says IATA

Decline of Almost 61% in international traffic in Middle East restrains growth…

Hilton Sees Reversal of ‘K-Shaped Economy’

CEO says strong demand is broad based and not driven by luxury…