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Average Ticket Prices for Business Travelers Expected to Increase in 2010 - Study Reveals
According to a study released by Egencia — the Egencia’s 2010 Corporate Travel Forecast — average ticket prices (ATPs) for corporate travelers are expected to increase globally as average daily rates (ADRs) for business travelers are ex...
Cheap Hotels: Radisson Offers 20 Percent off When Paying with American Express Card
Radisson Hotels & Resorts is offering a special 20 percent discount off a standard room rate. To take advantage of the offer guests must book the “Perk for Hard Work” rate and pay for their hotel stay with any American Express Card. ...
U.S. Hotel Occupancy Rates for August 2009
According to data released from Smith Travel Research, U.S. hotel industry’s occupancy rates for August 2009 dropped 9.9%, compared with the same month in 2008. Other key indicators in year-over-year measurements: ADR decreased 10.1% (finishing t...
Carlson Hotels Guests Earn Double Gold Points Through December 15
Members of Carlson Hotels’ goldpoints plus loyalty programme can earn double Gold Points every night on eligible stays at 1,000 hotels worldwide, between September 15 and December 15, 2009. In order to earn double Gold Points for every night ...
Cheap Hotels in Asia Pacific and Australia: 25 % Off at Starwood Hotels
You can save up to 25 percent at Starwood hotels in Asia Pacific and Australia. Plus, breakfast will be included. In order to take advantage of the Starwood’s promotion you have to book a hotel room 30, 21, 14 or seven days ahead of your arriv...
Cheap Hotels: 20% off at Marriott Hotels and Resorts in the Fall
Marriott has launched “Global Rate Break”, a promotion enabling guests to get 20% off weekend stays Marriott hotels and resorts around the world. The offer is available weekends at most participating hotels in North America, South Ameri...
Upscale Hotels Holding During the Downturn
With most of business travelers shifting to lower-price hotels, industry analysts say hotels that keep prices down by not offering amenities like restaurants or meeting rooms are profiting from this trend. The New York Times says that according to ...
Atlanta Cheap Hotels: Starwood Offers Rates Equal to Temperature of Day
Guests who stay at a Starwood Hotel & Resort in Atlanta will pay their second or third night a rate equal to the temperature of that day. The offer is valid until September 7, for arrivals Thursday through Sunday. The temperature is based on ...
Starwood’s First Four Points by Sheraton Prototype Hotel Opens in San Antonio
With the opening of Four Points by Sheraton San Antonio Northwest, Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. has launched the brand’s first prototype hotel and the company’s 450th hotel in the United States. Four Points by Sheraton San Anto...
Hotel Fees Slashed and Incentives To Increase Business Travel in North Texas
Many organizations involved in the travel industry are collaborating to boost business travel in North Texas. Hoteliers, area convention bureaus, ground transportation providers and American Airlines have created a co-op called the DFW MeetNowPromis...
InterContinental Hotels Group Extends Free Night Promotion
InterContinental Hotels Group has extended its free night promotion until August 15, 2009. The promotion, “Biggest Free Nights Offer“, enables guests to get a free night when they stay two nights — no need to stay consecutive night...
Cheap Hotels: 29% off at Hyatt
Beginning June 26 guests staying at Hyatt hotels and resorts can receive up to 29% off of the Hyatt Daily Rate. The promotion is valid for stays at participating Park Hyatt, Andaz, Grand Hyatt, and Hyatt Regency located in key urban and resort desti...
U.S. Hotel Industry Performance Continues To Struggle in April
According to a data released by hospitality research specialist STR Global, U.S. hotel industry reported declines in all three key performance measurements during April 2009. Comparing year-over-year results, industry’s occupancy was at 56.4% (down...
Carlson Hotels Launches Summer Bonus Points Promotion
Members of Carlson Hotels‘ Goldpoints plus loyalty program can easily earn bonus points staying at Carlson hotel brands for three nights or longer between June 1 and August 31, 2009. The promotion, called 1,000 Points 1,000 Hotels, enables gu...
Radisson Hotels Offer Friday Night Free
Guests get a free night at Radisson hotels when they stay two or more consecutive nights including Friday. To take advantage of the offer, you are required to book at least a two consecutive night stay, including a Thursday or Saturday night, at th...
Marriott Launches 20% off Promotion
Marriott launched a 20% off promotion involving ten of its brands. The promotion, Global Rate Break, is available at more than 2,500 participating Marriott hotels or resorts around the world. It offers 20% off on reservations made by June 2 for st...
A Free Night With Every Two Stay InterContinental Hotels
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) offers a free night with every two stays spent at its hotels between 4 May and 3 July 2009. Free nights can be earned and redeemed at more than 4,000 hotels in 100 countries across seven brands — including Int...
First Accor Mercure Hotel in India Opens in Bangalore
Accor has opened the first Mercure Hotel in India, in Bangalore. The Mercure Homestead Residences Bangalore is conveniently located within 5 kilometres of major corporate businesses and IT parks. It offers 126 luxury suites, including nine 2 Bedroo...
Hilton Family Hotels Offers 1,000 Bonus Points per Night
Hilton offers 1,000 bonus points per night for stays at participating Hilton Family Hotels between April 13 and June 30, 2009. In order to earn Hilton 1,000 bonus points you have to register at hiltonhhonors.com (View list of participating Hilton ...
Shangri-La Hotels Launches New Customised Package Programme
Hong Kong based Luxury hotel group Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts, launched “CustomStay” — a programme giving guests the flexibility to tailor their own hotel package according to their personal preferences. In order to take advant...
Two Best Western Hotels Scheduled To Open in Dubai in May
Hotel chain Best Western is to open the first two Best Western Premier hotels in Dubai next May. For the first hotel, scheduled to open as Best Western Premier Dhow Palace on May 1, 2009, Best Western has rebranded the 282-rooms-and-suites Dhow P...
U.S. Hotel Industry Performance Continues To Decline
According to data from Smith Travel Research, U.S. lodging industry reported large decreases in the three key performance measurements during the month of January. The industry’s occupancy fell 10.7 percent to end the month at 45.9 percent (51.5...
Business Travel Trends and Tips in Recession Times
The recession’s impact on business travel was the main theme at a Business Travel Summit held in New York by travel industry executives representing Best Western International, Southwest Airlines and MasterCard Worldwide. The roundtable also pr...
Analysts Expect Bargains at Luxury Hotels As Occupancy Rate Falls Sharply
The hotel industry in the U.S. is experiencing the worst downturn since the aftermath of 9/11. usatoday.com reported some data provided by Smith Travel Research, a firm that specializes in the hotel industry. - Hotel occupancy fell sharply during las...
