Stories By: Lodging
Hotel Engine Raises $140 Million and Will Change Name
Hotel Engine, a corporate booking platform, announced a $140 million Series C investment and a name change to reflect the coming launch of flight……
September 18, 2024
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Location, Location, Location 9-11-24
Colorado Springs, Colo. — The 128-room Mining Exchange, Registry Collection Hotel has opened; it is the first Registry Collection property in the US. Located in……
September 11, 2024
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US Hotel Industry Sees Continuing Improvement for Week Ending Aug. 31, Says CoStar
The US hotel industry reported positive comparisons year over year for the week ending Aug. 31, according to CoStar, a provider of online real……
September 9, 2024
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Accor Names Two Global Presidents
Accor announced the appointment of two executives as global brand presidents to, according to an announcement “fortify its brand equity and enhance its market……
September 5, 2024
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Location, Location, Location 9-4-24
Beijing — Mandarin Oriental Qianmen, Beijing has opened with 42 courtyard houses; it is the second for the brand in the city. Each unit offers……
September 4, 2024
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Location, Location, Location 8-28-24
Adelaide, Australia — The Adelaide Marriott Hotel has opened; it is the 600th property for Marriott in the Asia-Pacific region, excluding China. The 285-room hotel……
August 28, 2024
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Hotel Engine Adds Tools for RFPs
Hotel Engine, a booking platform for business travel, announced it has added new tools to support hotels in responding to requests for proposals (RFPs)……
August 28, 2024
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US Hotel Industry Has Mixed Performance for Week Ending Aug. 17, Says CoStar
The US hotel industry reported mixed comparisons year over year for the week of Aug. 11-17, according to CoStar’s latest data. The results for……
August 26, 2024
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Hyatt To Acquire Standard International Brand and Affiliates
Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced it has acquired Standard International, a lifestyle hotel operator. The deal is expected to close later this year. Hyatt has……
August 22, 2024
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Location, Location, Location 8-20-24
Princeton, N.J. – Graduate Princeton has opened steps from Princeton University; Graduate is a Hilton brand. Located in the heart of downtown directly opposite the……
August 20, 2024
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GSA Raises Per Diem Rates for Federal Travelers by $12 for FY2025
The U.S. General Services Administration has raised standard allowable per diem rates for federal travelers in the 2025 fiscal year by $12, in large……
August 19, 2024
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Marriott International in Licensing Agreement With Sonder
Marriott International announced a long-term licensing agreement with Sonder Holdings Inc., which is expected to add over 9,000 rooms to Marriott’s portfolio by year-end……
August 19, 2024
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