Hotel Updates and a Spotlight on Airports

Global Hoteliers Say Worst is Over The Global Hotel Market Survey shows hotel operators believe that the worst of the crisis is behind them and 2010 will be the beginning of the recovery. Six months ago, the majority of hoteliers were pessimistic, predicting that conditions would get [...]

An Exciting New Year For Travel

Dear Valued Clients, The New Year is here and it promises to be an exciting year for the travel industry. New security procedures are in effect, especially for International Travel, so make sure that you allow extra time for enhanced security screening. You will [...]

2010 Business Travel Forecast

Following this weakened demand in 2009, American Express Business Travel expects a pent up need for travel and meetings to be unleashed in 2010. Fuel prices, along with sustained signs of a restarting economy, could also generate slight up-ticks in travel category prices worldwide, particularly in Asia Pacific. "As the world begins to show signs [...]

Hotel Forecast & Amtrak Improvements

Hotels Hotel Outlook Brightens for Next Year, but Rate Expected to Decrease The hotel forecasting firm Smith Travel Research says that next year will be better for the hotel industry, but that the industry will continue to see decreases in key metrics. Of most interest to travelers: the average daily rate, which is expected to [...]

Hotel News updates for Carlson Hotels and Hilton HHonors

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How the New Age of Austerity Impacts Your Use of Hotels

You’ll probably make fewer, shorter and cheaper business trips this year and opt for basic efficiency and good service from the hotels you do stay in, according to a report by travel technology company Amadeus for the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Increased scrutiny of how business—any [...]