Business Travel

  • 90% of Business Travelers File Expense Reports Within 7 Days of Returning from Their Trip
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    No slowdown for group, business travel in Q1 2025: report

    Group and business performance saw year-over-year gains in the first months of the year, bolstered by solid events volumes, per Cendyn and Amadeus.

    By • May 8, 2025
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    Extended stay a beacon for Choice Hotels amid economic uncertainty

    While Choice downgraded its 2025 RevPAR guidance, the company’s well-performing extended stay portfolio shows promise, per CEO Patrick Pacious.

    By • May 8, 2025
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    Opinion

    How LA hoteliers can prepare for the global stage amid a complex operating environment

    Hotel employers, labor unions, city officials and industry associations will need to work together to ensure Los Angeles offers a world-class experience to visitors, writes attorney Lara Shortz.

    By Lara Shortz • May 8, 2025
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    Wynn Resorts halts $375M in CapEx, citing tariffs

    The resort operator delayed its Encore Tower remodel amid ongoing economic uncertainty, but CEO Craig Billings says other areas of the business have not been impacted.

    By • May 7, 2025
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    Hyatt forecasts slower RevPAR growth as booking behavior shifts

    Softening leisure demand led Hyatt to downgrade its 2025 RevPAR growth outlook, though development momentum remains strong, per CEO Mark Hoplamazian.

    By • May 1, 2025
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    MGM CEO optimistic despite Q1 tourist, revenue dips in Las Vegas

    The resort operator saw declined performance fundamentals year over year on tough comparisons to last year’s Vegas Super Bowl, but its Marriott collab continues to exceed expectations.

    By • May 1, 2025
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    Omni launches program to draw small, midsize business travelers

    Omni Select Business provides cost savings and loyalty perks to small and midsize businesses, “the backbone of travel demand in many markets.” 

    By • April 25, 2025
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    Trump’s tariffs pose threat to US economy — including hotel industry

    The president’s trade policy, per Deloitte, is slated to increase inflation and curb consumer purchasing power. This could have wider implications for hotels.

    By • April 17, 2025
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    US government actions will ‘significantly’ shrink business travel

    Nearly one-third of travel managers said tariffs and other U.S. government moves will hamper business travel in 2025, despite previously rosy outlooks, according to a GBTA poll. 

    By • April 17, 2025
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    How Trump’s tariffs may impact hotels

    It’s too soon to know how greatly economic uncertainty will impact RevPAR, but experts worry about dampened tourism and decreased pricing power.

    By • April 9, 2025
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    San Francisco hotel market poised for ‘robust recovery’: JLL

    Improved business fundamentals and travel demand are slated to drive RevPAR gains and hotel investment in the California market, per a new report.

    By • April 9, 2025
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    US hotel RevPAR to grow 2% in 2025: CBRE

    Urban locations are projected to see the strongest growth this year, assuming no disruptive public policy changes.

    By • April 1, 2025
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    US Travel Association names MGM Resorts CEO national chair

    Bill Hornbuckle succeeds Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta in the role, taking over amid promising U.S. travel fundamentals. 

    By • Feb. 27, 2025
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    RevPAR gains, pipeline growth and other trends from hotel Q4 earnings

    Hilton and Marriott posted global RevPAR increases in the last quarter of 2024 amid strong travel demand, while Choice saw extended stay and upscale rooms growth.

    By • Feb. 27, 2025
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    Extended stay, upscale boost Choice Hotels portfolio growth

    Choice’s global system size grew 3.3% year over year in 2024, bolstered by brand relaunches and expanded partnerships, per CEO Patrick Pacious.

    By • Feb. 20, 2025
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    New York City, Nashville to open most hotel rooms in 2025

    Higher-tier segments will account for the most open rooms, though challenges could impact the hotel construction environment nationwide, per CoStar.

    By • Feb. 12, 2025
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    Meeting planners look to secondary markets to manage costs: report

    Hotels in these regions have the opportunity to win business by “finding a balance between high costs and delivering an amazing customer experience,” per Cendyn and ConferenceDirect.

    By • Feb. 10, 2025
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    Urban markets lead as hotel investment ramps up in 2025

    Some 94% of investors surveyed in a new CBRE report expect to maintain or increase their hotel investments this year, targeting central business districts with strong RevPAR growth.

    By • Feb. 3, 2025
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    Hotel industry forecast 2025: development, labor, F&B and more

    Leaders in the hospitality industry shared with Hotel Dive what trends will impact hotels this year, discussing changes in everything from the regulatory environment to traveler preferences.

    By , • Jan. 31, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    6 hospitality industry trends to watch in 2025

    Hotels will cater to multigenerational families, large groups, tech-savvy wellness travelers and cultural explorers as hotel investment and renovations ramp up.

    By , • Jan. 6, 2025
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    California region ranks first for November meetings growth

    Anaheim-Santa Ana led Cendyn’s top 25 markets for year-on-year meetings and events growth for the first time as strong group business demand continues to benefit hotels.

    By • Dec. 13, 2024
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    10 notable hospitality executive interviews from 2024

    Throughout the year, experts from IHG, Hyatt, Accor and more talked development, sustainability and travel trends, sharing what drove hotel industry growth throughout the year.

    By • Dec. 10, 2024
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    Global hotel transaction volume reaches $42B in Q3: JLL

    Strong group travel demand, impending debt maturity and other factors will catalyze hotel investment for the remainder of the year and beyond.

    By • Nov. 26, 2024
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    STR, Tourism Economics downgrade 2024 RevPAR growth outlook

    Based on current economic conditions, upper-tier hotels will continue to drive industry performance, but the changing presidential administration could alter 2025 growth patterns.

    By • Nov. 21, 2024
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    Q3 strongest quarter for group business this year

    A boost in room nights and ADRs lifted Cendyn and Amadeus’ Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index to its highest rating in four quarters.

    By • Nov. 14, 2024