Pacific Reach Re-Brands Westin Grand Hotel
VANCOUVER — Pacific Reach Properties has announced the re-branding of the former Westin Grand Hotel to Hilton Vancouver Downtown, becoming the first Hilton Hotels & Resorts property...
Wyndham Destinations Acquires Travel + Leisure
PARSIPPANY, N.J. — Wyndham Destinations has acquired the Travel + Leisure brand and all related assets from Meredith Corporation in a deal worth $100 million.
This acquisition is...
Red Lion to Merge with Sonesta International Hotels
DENVER — RLH Corporation has entered into a definitive merger agreement with Sonesta International Hotels Corporation under which RLH will be acquired by Sonesta in an all-cash...
U.S. Hotel Occupancy Falls to 32.5 Per Cent
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — U.S. weekly hotel occupancy fell to its lowest level since early May, according to STR‘s latest data for the week of Christmas.
For the week...
U.S. Travel Industry Mourns Passing of Disney’s Richard Bates
WASHINGTON — Last week, the American travel industry was saddened by the passing of Richard Bates, longtime senior vice-president of Government Affairs for The Walt Disney Company.
U.S....
Choice Hotels Adjusts Loyalty Status Requirements for 2021
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Choice Hotels International, Inc. is reducing the elite status qualifications for its Choice Privileges program for 2021 and introducing new changes to allow guests...
Hilton Recognizes 2019 Legacy Award Winners
MCLEAN, Va. — In December, Hilton reveled its 2019 Legacy Award Winners, an annual program recognizing its owners and development partners in the Americas.
The Hilton Legacy Awards...
Canadian Hotels Report Drop in Occupancy
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — STR data for December 20 to 26, 2020 showed Canada’s hotel industry with lower occupancy compared to the previous week.
Percentage change from the comparable...
Canadian Hotel Occupancy at 24.6 Per Cent
HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — Canadian hotel performance reported flat occupancy for the week ending December 12 compared to prior week, according to STR data.
In a year-over-year comparison, the...
Marriott to Make COVID-19 Testing Available for Meetings and Events
BETHESDA, Md. — As part of ongoing steps to help instill confidence and provide exceptional experiences and solutions for meeting professionals and attendees, Marriott International has identified...
