Business, group travel boost Marriott’s US RevPAR growth

CEO Anthony Capuano said big corporate spenders are back and the appetite for group meetings is “really encouraging.”

By Noelle Mateer • Nov. 4, 2024

Top hospitality industry takeaways from 2024’s Lodging Conference

At the annual event in Phoenix, hotel industry leaders shared the opportunities and challenges facing the sector and forecasted what will drive hospitality growth in 2025.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 31, 2024

Despite Q3 declines, Caesars optimistic about Las Vegas group business

The operator also expects its recently opened $435 million New Orleans resort to drive results for its regional segment, according to CEO Tom Reeg.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 30, 2024

Diplomat Beach Resort renovated, rebranded under Signia by Hilton

The Hollywood, Florida, hotel is undergoing extensive upgrades to its lobby, dining concepts and oceanfront conference space ahead of switching flags.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 15, 2024

Global business travel to recover sooner than expected: WTTC

Corporate travel spending will surpass pre-pandemic levels by 6.2% this year, rising to a record $1.5 trillion, with the U.S. leading other countries.

By Jenna Graber • Oct. 11, 2024

Cendyn acquires Knowland in hospitality tech tie-up

With Knowland’s meetings and events data, Cendyn aims to drive group bookings.

By Noelle Mateer • Oct. 2, 2024

Top hospitality conferences to attend in 2025

Learn more about the future of the hospitality industry — from hotel marketing strategies to construction financing to staffing solutions — at these can't-miss events for hotel leaders.

By Noelle Mateer • Updated June 24, 2025

Safety, cost top list of business travel priorities

More than half of U.S.-based SME business travel managers cite tighter budget restrictions as an ongoing issue, according to Corporate Traveler and GBTA.

By Michele Laufik • Sept. 30, 2024

Global business travel prices moderating

Data from the Global Business Travel Association and CWT’s Global Business Travel Forecast points to a stabilization in market conditions.

By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 23, 2024

US Open boosts NYC events volume, hotel rates

Though Las Vegas remained the top market for year-on-year events growth in August, sports events gave New York a “substantial” lift, per Knowland.

By Noelle Mateer • Sept. 11, 2024

‘Healthy’ group, business travel continues to benefit hotels: report

Group and business performance saw year-over-year growth in Q2 2024, bolstered by steady events volumes that provided “stability” to hotels, per Knowland and Amadeus.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 15, 2024

Hospitality trends that drove RevPAR gains, pipeline growth in Q2

Heightened group travel boosted revenues for several hotel companies, while conversions and extended stay remained top of mind for developers.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 9, 2024

Group travel growth buoys Hilton’s Q2

Meanwhile, its system surpassed 8,000 hotels in July, CEO Chris Nassetta shared — also claiming that Hilton has more rooms under construction than any other hotel company.

By Noelle Mateer • Aug. 7, 2024

Hyatt posts RevPAR, net rooms growth in Q2

In the quarter, the company added rooms from its Mr & Mrs Smith acquisition, and another boutique hotel brand deal may be on the horizon.

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 6, 2024

Luxury, group travel in Las Vegas drove Q2 gains for MGM

The resort operator said room rates on the books in Sin City are higher for the third quarter as well, but Formula 1 in Q4 is “off to a soft start.”

By Jenna Graber • Aug. 1, 2024

Group travel, hotel conversions bright spots for Marriott in Q2

The hotel company saw increased RevPAR as well as portfolio growth in the second quarter of 2024, with both corporate traveler and developer momentum remaining strong.

By Jenna Graber • July 31, 2024

Accor exec talks new council ‘shaping the future of corporate travel’

Chief Sales Officer Sophie Hulgard discusses the priorities of Accor’s newly formed Global Leadership Council, including traveler well-being, sustainability and cost optimization.

By Noelle Mateer • July 30, 2024

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 Graber • 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 Graber • 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 Graber • 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 Graber • 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