The Telegraph: Sleep-pods Breaking Into the Hotel Industry
LONDON, U.K. — The London,U.K.-based maker of sleep pods, Podtime, is launching a new series of sleep-pod hotels, according to UK-based Telegraph.
“We have a couple of deals...
Responding to Reviews Online Drives Booking Enquiries
NEWTON, Mass. — A recent TripAdvisor study analyzed data, including the number of reviews, management responses and photos and videos to reveal which factors influence travellers to...
The Guardian: Siddiqi Named GM of Delta Ottawa City Centre
TORONTO — Zubair Siddiqi, the Delta Prince Edward GM, is getting ready to set up shop in the nation’s capital as the new GM of the Delta...
Business Travellers are Brand Loyal, Prefer Deals and Seek Out the Facts
CARY, N.C. — A recent study from business analytics software firm SAS and Pennsylvania State University shows how business travellers use online reviews to assess value. ...
Starwood Rolls out B2B Loyalty Program
STAMFORD, Conn. — Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide is upping the ante on its Starwood Preferred Guest loyalty program, unveiling a new comprehensive program for meeting planners...
Easton’s Group Purchases Holiday Inn Toronto-International Airport
TORONTO — The Holiday Inn Toronto-International Airport has been sold by Irving, Texas-based FelCor Lodging Trust. The 446-room property was purchased by Markham, Ont.-based...
Nova Hotels Purchases Ramada Edmonton Hotel and Conference Centre
EDMONTON — Family owned Nova Hotels has purchased the 428-room Ramada Edmonton Hotel and Conference Centre on Kingsway in Edmonton, formerly known as the Edmonton Inn. The...
Hotels.com: Global Hotel Prices on the Rise
TORONTO — Global hotel prices rose four per cent in the first six months of 2014, thanks to general economic recovery, currency fluctuations and sporting events in...
CTC Records Travel-heavy June
OTTAWA — International visitors flocked to Canada in June, according to the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC). In comparison to June 2013, Canada received 10-per-cent more visitors, totalling...
IHG Introduces Wristband for Keyless Entry and Cashless Purchasing
VALENCIA, Calif. — PDC Solutions, a developer of high-tech wristbands and lanyards, has partnered with IHG’s Even Hotels brand to introduce wristbands for keyless room entry and...
