The 2015 CEO Light & Warmth Award Winners recognize exceptional Team Members and franchisee employees who embody the core values of founder Conrad Hilton.
Airbnb users spent $2.4 billion on lodging in the U.S. over past year
More than 55% of that $2.4 billion was spent in five U.S. cities: New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, and Boston according to a from CBRE Hotels’ Americas Research.
Starwood’s Speciality Select brands on New York growth spurt
Collectively, Starwood’s Aloft, Element and Four Points Brands will add ten new hotels in New York State by the end of 2018.
Starwood to source 100% cage-free eggs
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to source 100% of its eggs from cage-free chickens across its supply chain by 2020.
Forecast continued growth through 2017 for U.S. hotels
STR and Tourism Economics is projecting healthy RevPAR growth in 2016, and RevPAR will continue to be driven by room rate.
Priceline.com rolls out fresh strategy, user experience
The travel company overhauls user experience; doubles properties available to book; builds faster, easier to use, cross-platform product.
AccorHotels signs The Code in the U.S. to combat child abuse and trafficking
AccorHotels reinforces its commitment against the sexual exploitation of children alongside ECPAT USA by signing the Code of Conduct in the U.S. during Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
Langham Hotels and Resorts announces expansion plans in the U.S.
Three new luxury hotels join the portfolio in the continental United States – Wade Park, Santa Fe and San Francisco.
Starwood expands its Human Rights Policy
Starwood reinforces its commitment to ‘do the right thing’ throughout every step of its business operations.
Chinese visitors to Britain up almost 40%
The new visitor visa pilot scheme for Chinese nationals introduced earlier this month by the UK Government looks set to further position Britain as the destination of choice for this rapidly-growing market.











