Business-facing platform, international growth lift Expedia in challenging second quarter
Online travel agency increased full-year outlook as other travel companies cut
In sharp contrast to some of the other public travel companies' earnings calls, Expedia Group raised its 2025 guidance after posting growth across performance metrics in the second...
Forecasters expect US hotel performance will get worse before it gets better
US hotels show drop in group demand, international travel
NASHVILLE, Tennessee — It's time for the hotel and travel industries to "face the music" as they are in for a bumpy ride.
US hoteliers brace for performance declines as demand drop persists
How analysts are thinking about the whole US hospitality picture
Uncertainty has been one of the themes of 2025 for the U.S. hotel industry, but hoteliers are becoming more certain that the recovery may have finally stalled.
Sunstone sees major market variation in second-quarter performance
Hotel REIT misses mark for net income, outperforms on revenue
Hospitality real estate investment trust Sunstone Hotel Investors posted mixed results during the second quarter, and it's a case of markets and segments performing very differentl...
Hotel companies see new reach with guests via option to buy now, pay later
Why offering BNPL loans is about 'opening the aperture,' generating new business
More travelers are booking trips using buy-now-pay-later loans, and hoteliers are taking note, beginning to offer the financing for guests booking directly thanks to third-party le...
5 things to know for Aug. 5
Today's headlines: EU delays US tariff response to continue trade talks; Majority of US adults feel stressed about grocery prices; Marriott cuts revenue forecast; US proposes up to $15,000 bond for visa applicants; Late-summer flights 'unseasonably affordable'
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5 things to know for Aug. 4
Today's headlines: Markets stabilize after dips caused by US jobs report; Park Hotels & Resorts prioritizes renovations over acquisitions; Grand Canyon wildfire continues to burn, causing advisories; 10,000 hotels join European lawsuit against Booking.com; Tilman Fertitta pauses plans to build hotel in Las Vegas
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Xenia sees outsize gains in second-quarter performance
The REIT's revenues, hotel earnings 'increased significantly'
In its second-quarter earnings call, hotel real estate investment trust Xenia Hotels & Resorts reported better-than-expected numbers, leading to a modified outlook for the remainin...
How Hyatt evolved its business strategy through acquisitions and new brands
Take a look the Chicago-based hotel company's transformation since 2017
It's been an eventful past several years for Hyatt Hotels Corp., from rolling out new brands to making strategic acquisitions.
5 things to know for Aug. 1
Today's headlines: Markets react to new US tariff announcement; US consumer spending, inflation rose in June; Leisure demand, Maui recovery help drive Host’s second-quarter performance; Latest US employment numbers show mixed results; Norwegian Cruise Line reports record advance ticket sales
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How The Peabody's lobby duck march makes Memphis hotel a 'bucket list' visit
Historic hotel's 92-year tradition makes splash with guests, drives business
Every day, just before 11 a.m. at The Peabody in Memphis, Tennessee, an employee at the hotel rolls out a red carpet.
JD Power: Smart TVs, engagement through apps boost satisfaction for hotel guests
Upscale, midscale and economy hotels notch biggest guest satisfaction spikes
Increasingly, travelers engaging with technology are enjoying their hotel experiences more, according to a new report.
Marriott CFO Leeny Oberg to retire next year
Longtime company executive will depart company in March 2026, hospitality giant says
Leeny Oberg, one of Marriott International's top executives, plans to retire next year from her role as chief financial officer and executive vice president of development.
CoralTree charts measured growth as resort business outperforms expectations
Executive points to steady leisure demand, plans to expand portfolio in Northeast
NEW YORK — Despite the first half of the year being plagued with macroeconomic uncertainty, Mike Everett, executive vice president of CoralTree Hospitality, said the resort busines...
5 things to know for July 3
Today's headlines: US reaches trade deal with Vietnam; More jobs data shows US did better than expected in June; Experts: Hoteliers can use OTAs to drive demand strategies; Wildfires in Greece force thousands to evacuate; Ryanair cancels flights following French strike
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Deep dive: Here are some of the world's most interesting hotel pools
Take a dip in one of these wanderlust-worthy waters
Not all hotel pools are created equal. From gorgeous views to interesting design elements, some pools stand out with their various cool factors, and temperature has nothing to do w...
5 things to know for July 2
Today's headlines: Latest US employment data shines light on market stability; Europe sees 2% inflation growth; African hotels get creative with financing to spark openings; New report finds cause of Heathrow Airport's March fire; North Korean beach resort opens
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5 things to know for July 1
Today's headlines: US dollar sees worst start to the year since 1973; UK food costs rise while home prices drop; Young hotel workers need to have career growth opportunities; California pulls back on environmental law; Parts of China devastated by severe flooding
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Why hotel managers need to prioritize owner relationships right now
Jason Rabidoux of Davidson Hospitality on muted RevPAR, shift to experiential hotels
NEW YORK — When there's uncertainty in the market, it's the job of a hotel operator to focus on what owners need, from expense growth management to driving value.
5 things to know for June 30
Today's headlines: Trump promises temporary pass for immigrant hotel workers; Hyatt shares plans for Playa Hotels & Resorts properties; Goldman Sachs abandons Grecian hospitality plans; Migrant hotel shelters in Massachusetts to close Monday; Dangerous heatwave descends on parts of Europe
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