Hotel Industry News

In what was a testing year for tourism markets globally after the fallout of the world financial crisis, Jordan showed signs in 2009 of withstanding the challenge. The country observed an occupancy rate of 56.1 percent in the 12-month period ended December 2009, according to statistics from STR Global, which reflects a year-on-year decrease of 1... - More

As the hospitality industry continues to recover, hoteliers look for insight on industry trends. To provide that insight, the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) and VIZERGY®, leaders in hotel Internet marketing, have teamed up to conduct a dynamic study that will help properties increase their online revenue an... - More

Announced that it opened 17 new properties during January and February, totaling more than 1,600 new rooms. - More

Attendees donate teddy bears to firefighters to share with local children, and distribute restaurant gift cards to Ronald McDonald House - More

If you go by the old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words, then you’ll see why many hotels are telling the story of their environmental commitment with customized green hotel room key cards. - More

Personalized Service, Engaging Guests in the Era of Internet & Social Marketing Proves a Winning Strategy for Independent Hoteliers to Outshine Large Chains - More

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) [LON: IHG, NYSE: IHG] announced today that a new 310-room Staybridge Suites will open in early April in the center of Manhattan. - More

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts and Azinko Development M.M.C. today announced the signing of their agreement for Fairmont to manage a new 347-guestroom luxury hotel property in the sparkling coastal city of Baku, Azerbaijan. - More

Invitation Corresponds with Opening of New LRA Satellite Office in Beijing - More

There are certain basics which endure in spite of the advent of new technology. In this highly-competitive marketplace, new technology tends to capture everyone's attention, perhaps with the desperate hope to discover some magic panacea which will solve all our problems. When you find it, please let me know. - More