Of that number, there are a few that go beyond luxury into extraordinary territory.
Marriott buys Starwood
Combined, the companies operate or franchise more than 5,500 hotels with 1.1 million rooms worldwide.
Hilton to hire 500 work-from-home reservation specialists
Hilton Worldwide to recruit 500 full- and part-time, work-from-home positions to provide inbound reservation support for guests through the Hilton Reservations and Customer Care operation.
Hilton creates a new “All Suites” brand category
Hilton creates a new “All Suites” brand category to include Embassy Suites by Hilton, Homewood Suites by Hilton and Home2 Suites by Hilton, effecting brand leadership changes.
Paris Climate Accord Adoption an Historic Step for Tourism
Tourism leaders applaud the Paris Climate Accord Agreement and want to have a say in its implementation.
World Travel Awards Grand Final 2015 winners revealed
Over 300 industry leaders from around the globe attend the World Travel Awards Grand Final at the Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in Morocco.
Starwood helps associates choose sustainable seafood
By distributing its new Sustainable Seafood pocket guides and posters, Starwood aims to make a positive impact on local communities and the environment while enhancing the guest experience.
Success in direct bookings necessary for independent hotel survival
These markets consider direct web to be their most important channel, but are more reliant on intermediaries for their online bookings than are chains, according to report.
Wyndham issues statement on FTC settlement
The company settled with the Federal Trade Commission following from the FTC’s investigation of data breaches that occurred at some Wyndham Hotels and Resorts-brand hotel properties from 2008 to 2010.
Guests willing to share data in exchange for personalized hotel service: study
A Sabre study shows that technology and data hold the key to elusive guest loyalty and hoteliers who use it to elevate the customer experience will ultimately generate loyalty that drives revenue.
