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Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. says it will move its headquarters from White Plains, N.Y., to Stamford, Conn., in January 2012, with the help of millions of dollars in incentives from the state of Connecticut.
Choice Hotels International Inc. said Thursday it signed an agreement with online travel company Expedia Inc. to list its lodging properties on Expedia and Hotels.com Web sites.
Red Lion Hotels Corp. said Monday that George Schweitzer has been named executive vice president and chief operating officer of hotel operations.
There's talk of infighting among its founder's heirs and a sluggish appetite for hotel reservations around the globe. But Hyatt Hotels Corp. shares are set to begin trading Thursday now that the company raised $950 million in its initial public offering.
As Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc., owner of Sheraton, W and other brands, cut room rates in the third quarter to bring travelers back, its profit fell 64 percent, and it expects another tough year.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. reports results for the third quarter on Thursday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.
Great rates and value-added services may no longer be enough for hotels to attract and keep guests. Some customers find themselves the beneficiaries of a property’s “stealth gratitude.”
How do you make the most of a visit to an almost-bankrupt hotel? Here’s how to spot a property and what to do if you find yourself checking into one.
Billing snafus, called folios in hotel-speak, are usually innocent mistakes. But in this awful economy, hotels are far less reluctant to fix the gaffes unless they can find the guilty party.
Strategic Hotels & Resorts Inc. said Thursday that it has named Raymond L. "Rip" Gellein Jr. and Eugene F. Reilly as independent members of its board.
Radisson Hotels & Resorts said Wednesday its computer systems have been accessed without authorization, affecting an unknown number of people.
Shares of U.S hotel chains climbed Friday after a series of economic reports showed the recession may be drawing to a close and gave investors hope the hard-hit industry will see occupancy rates climb.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. managed to beat Wall Street profit forecasts Thursday, despite posting a disappointing decrease in per-room revenue for the second quarter.
Extended Stay Hotels LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Monday, citing massive debt stemming from its 2007 acquisition by the Lightstone Group and a sharp drop in business travel due to the recession.
Extended Stay Hotels LLC has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Another day, another online travel site. In fact, at a time when hotels are half-empty and airlines are on the brink, it seems as if the only optimists in the business are the developers of new travel Web sites.
Four Times Square area hotel owners and operators have agreed to modify their establishments to settle a federal lawsuit alleging they violated the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Deep cost-cutting helped Starwood Hotels & Resorts Inc. deliver first-quarter results above Wall Street's expectations on Thursday and the lodging company echoed comments by rivals that hotel demand is beginning to stabilize.
Hotel and leisure company Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. reports results for its first quarter, which ended March 31, on Thursday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period.
The same digital technology that a Boston-area predator has used to rob two women and kill another under the guise of seeking a hotel-room massage may help police track him down, former FBI profiler Clint Van Zandt said Friday.
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. is suing Hilton Hotels Corp. and two of its executives, saying its rival stole secrets about Starwood's luxury brands.
How do you define a green hotel? One that asks you to reuse your towels and replaces its incandescent lights with compact fluorescents?
With the economy (still) in shambles, booking that weekend getaway or week-long resort vacation is falling lower and lower on many people’s to-do lists.
A recent “World for $1” promotion by LastMinuteTravel.com promised a room “in any of our 15,000 hotels” for $1 a night. The only catch? You had to book them during a specified 15-minute window.
Trump Hotel Opens In WaikikiWAIKIKI, Hawaii -- A new hotel opened for business Monday, the Trump International Hotel Waikiki Beach Walk.
Family: Hotel Closure Killed Our VacationWAIKIKI, Hawaii -- The closure of the Hawaiiana Hotel in Waikiki is leaving some Hawaii-bound visitors put out. A Canadian family spoke with KITV's Jodi Leong and said they are now out $3,800 and will be forced to cancel their Hawaiian holiday.
In Taiwan, hotel for dogs isn't just a movieIn America, "Hotel for Dogs" was just a family comedy film. But in Taipei, the fantasy has come true - complete with VIP suites, pools, salons, classes and playrooms - as two giant hotels aim to ease the problem of strays that has plagued the city for decades.
p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 1.5em; font-size: 12px;">Larry Whitten, a 63year-old Texan, has required that Hispanic employees at his Taos, New Mexico hotel to change their names to English sounding ones and not to …
Bedbug And Allergen Protection- The Only Hot Water Washable And Hot Air Dryable Travel Sheetprotect yourself and your family from bedbugs, harsh detergents, dust mite allergens, lice and scabies
Sex toys top list of unusual items stolen by hotel guestsSex toys and stuffed animals were among the most unusual objects targeted by light-fingered hotel guests this year, according to research by Telegraph Travel.
Guests, Monkeys Evacuated From HotelBOSTON -- It was a rude awakening for some guests and monkeys at one Boston hotel on Wednesday when the building was evacuated.
Quail Lodge To Shut Down; 200 Lose JobsCARMEL VALLEY, Calif. -- Nearly 200 people on the Central Coast will soon be out of a job after the Quail Lodge Resort in Carmel Valley announced Wednesday it will be shut down hotel operations.
Study: Terror attacks on hotels surge since 9/11Terrorists are aiming for hotels and other easier-to-hit targets as security measures at military and government facilities continue to improve, says a global intelligence company.
BBC NEWS | South Asia | Meeting Pakistani prostitutesIts upsetting. The sex trade is rising in Pakistan. Reasons range from poverty, to being forced (by relatives) to out of choice. The clients from Islamabad raised an eyebrow... By Mona Rana for the BBC Urdu news service.
Beds made of hay are latest hotel craze - CNN.comIf you're willing to sleep in a bed of hay, you can sleep in Germany for as little as eleven dollars per night
World's Weirdest Hotels - Slide ShowTwo articles and two slide shows: World's Weirdest Hotels The digs at these hotels are every bit as strange as the dreams you'll have when you lay your head on their pillows. (Word to the wise: They can be costly to visit, but our slide show is free.)
Hotels That TweetLoyalty points. I am obsessed with loyalty points. Checking how many I have accumulated, making sure I have been credited for my most recent trip, and finding out what I can cash them in for. The last, which happens to be the most important, is the impetus for my obsession.
Hotels That TweetLoyalty points. I am obsessed with loyalty points. Checking how many I have accumulated, making sure I have been credited for my most recent trip, and finding out what I can cash them in for. The last, which happens to be the most important, is the impetus for my obsession.
Mexico shuts Cancun beach, alleges sand was stolen - Yahoo! NewsNext time you go to Cancun you might want to make sure that the hotel that is advertising it's sandy beach actually owns the sand!
Fugitive terrorist linked to Jakarta bomb attacksSuspicions hardened yesterday that the fugitive leader of a southeast Asian terrorist group masterminded suicide bomb attacks on two hotels in Indonesia's capital of Jakarta that killed seven people.
Recession casualties swapping homes for MotelsCAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts - Some Americans are swapping homes for motels as the ranks of the homeless swell during the recession, crowding out shelters and forcing cities and states across the country to find new types of housing.
The land of Laos: Affordable and undiscoveredWant to get off the beaten path? More and more savvy travelers are heading to this small Southeast Asian country. TODAY travel editor Peter Greenberg offers a glimpse.
The Funniest Apartments StoriesPeople sometimes do leave funny stories behind hotels and apartments they have stayed during their stay and it gives them funny memories to bring with them home.
Weird Hotels Around the WorldIn the mood for a vacation that's unique, strange or a even a bit bizarre? Check out these not-to-missed options: (See the wonderful pics)
The Middle Seat: Hotels Are Piling On Fees - MSN Travel ArticlesHere we go, again.. While the Obama administration is busy setting up a morality in banking agency, the travel industry is looking to recoup its overexpansion by hiding the real price behind fees and false advertisement.
The Middle Seat: Hotels Are Piling On FeesAfter several years of charging fees, hotels know which surcharges get the fewest objections from guests.
Hotel price comparison website comparing over 498 hotels in Hungary Cheaphungaryhotels.Net is a hotel price comparison website comparing over 498 hotels in Hungary from over 30 hotel providers, online travel agents and hotel reservation websites.
Butlins New £20m Ocean Hotel Bognor Regis Top UK Destination for SunshineFrom 14 August, the smartest place in the sun will be the new £20m Ocean Hotel at the Butlins complex in Bognor Regis. butlins.com
San Antonio Hotels and B&Bs: Historic and Contemporary - TravelMuseHistoric buildings or contemporary aesthetics, full spas or the comforts of B&Bs, San Antonio offers accommodations for every taste.
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