Global business travel spending to surpass $2T by 2028: GBTA

Corporate travel expenditure this year will hit a record $1.48 trillion, according to a new report, signaling “a new era of post-pandemic stabilization.”

By Noelle Mateer • July 24, 2024

Corporate travel spend is up this year: Deloitte

A vast majority of business travelers enjoy the experience, but higher prices continue to impact their plans, according to a new report.

By Noelle Mateer • July 18, 2024

Market Spotlight: Phoenix

Sports tourism and a flourishing manufacturing sector are driving hotel performance gains as well as investor and developer activity in the metro area.

By Jenna Walters • July 16, 2024

Sports tourism drives meetings growth in Las Vegas: report

The sports entertainment category isn’t just driving leisure tourism. It’s also boosting meetings travel for events related to the industry, according to Knowland.

By Noelle Mateer • July 11, 2024

Marriott unveils digital tools to ease business travel planning, booking

Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy was designed to simplify the travel management process for small- to medium-sized businesses, which report frustrations with current platforms.

By Jenna Walters • July 9, 2024

Las Vegas led top 25 US markets for events volume growth in May: Knowland

The market outpaced Oahu Island, Hawaii, which saw increased events volume in the month from weddings as well as education and consulting events.

By Jenna Walters • June 7, 2024

Business travel ‘major boost’ to US economy: report

Business travel supported more than 600,000 accommodations jobs in 2022 and contributed to a significant number of hotel stays, according to the Global Business Travel Association.

By Jenna Walters • June 6, 2024

As business travel rebounds, hotels win: report

Business travel isn’t back to pre-pandemic levels, but conferences are gaining and Gen Z is making an impact on recovery, according to Morning Consult.

By Noelle Mateer • June 3, 2024

Omni Hotels & Resorts to invest $500M in New Orleans convention hotel

Local travel pros expect the 1,000-room property adjacent to the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center to set the city apart as a meetings and events destination.

By Jenna Walters • May 29, 2024

Family-friendly Nickelodeon-branded resort coming to Orlando in 2026

The more than 400-key Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Orlando will offer kid-focused amenities, catering to increased travel demand in the Florida market.

By Jenna Walters • May 23, 2024

US hotel RevPAR to grow 3% for remainder of 2024: CBRE

Despite a “weaker than expected” first quarter, CBRE analysts forecast an uptick in international visitors, election-related events and muted supply growth will drive RevPAR results.

By Jenna Walters • May 21, 2024

How Hilton is courting small- and medium-sized businesses

The company needed a way to “recognize and reward” the guests making up 85% of its business transient segment, VP of global business travel sales Christiane Cabot Bini tells Hotel Dive.

By Noelle Mateer • May 20, 2024

Fontainebleau Miami Beach to open convention center

Coastal Convention Center will cater to the growing number of meetings and events travelers visiting the metro area.

By Noelle Mateer • May 15, 2024

Top hotels and destinations for meetings in North America: Cvent

Several Nashville hotels led other U.S. properties in the category, while Orlando was the overall best meetings destination, according to the hospitality tech provider.

By Jenna Walters • May 15, 2024

Business travel trends hoteliers need to know: Amex GBT

As corporate trips resurge, professionals want more sustainable hotel options, integrated technology and local, authentic experiences, according to American Express Global Business Travel.

By Jenna Walters • April 29, 2024

Dual-branded Marriott hotel underway in North Phoenix

The property will feature an AC Hotel by Marriott and Element by Westin under one roof as developers cater to growing business travel to the area.

By Noelle Mateer • April 17, 2024

Wyndham expands rewards to business program

The extended program is a bid to drive direct bookings to franchisees amid positive growth trends for business travel, the hotel company said.

By Noelle Mateer • April 17, 2024

St. Louis led US for year-over-year events volume growth in March

The market saw 24.3% growth in events volume last month bolstered by sports and national association happenings, outpacing major cities like Las Vegas and Seattle, according to Knowland.

By Jenna Walters • April 9, 2024

US hotel RevPAR will grow 3% in 2024: CBRE

The recovery of international travel, plus heightened group and meetings business, will fuel U.S. hotel performance, particularly in urban markets.

By Noelle Mateer • March 25, 2024

HEI Hotels & Resorts expands Atlanta presence

The hospitality management company hopes to capitalize on the metropolitan area’s hotel boom with two additional properties.

By Noelle Mateer • March 18, 2024

Marriott exec shares top meetings and events trends for 2024

Large group meetings are back, bleisure travel is here to stay and creative, outdoor spaces are in, according to Marriott Chief Sales and Marketing Officer Julius Robinson.

By Jenna Walters • March 14, 2024

After historic highs in 2023, NYC RevPAR will continue to grow: JLL

The city’s hotels could gain up to $380 million in revenue this year following Local Law 18’s crackdown on short-term rentals.

By Michele Laufik • Feb. 22, 2024

Nearly three-fourths of Americans will maintain or increase hotel stays in 2024: AHLA

Inflation, however, is preventing the hotel industry from reaching its full potential, according to President and CEO Chip Rogers.

By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 12, 2024

Travel buyers expect business trip growth in 2024: GBTA

The results of a Global Business Travel Association poll reflect a continued resurgence of business travel, though rising travel costs and economic uncertainty could affect buyers’ budgets this year.

By Noelle Mateer • Feb. 1, 2024

Hotel industry forecast 2024: development, F&B, technology and more

Leaders in the hospitality industry shared with Hotel Dive what trends will drive progress at hotels this year, impacting everything from on-site amenities to hotel workforce management.

By Noelle Mateer • Jan. 30, 2024