U.S. hotels gain incremental negotiating strength over OTAs The balance of power has shifted in favor of U.S. hospitality companies in their tenuous relationship with online travel agencies, according to Fitch Ratings. Source: Hotel Marketing U.S. hotels gain incremental negotiating strength over OTAs
Airbnb + HotelTonight = new startup Overnight Need a place to crash last-minute but don’t want to pay for a pricey, cookie-cutter hotel? Overnight can hook you up with a local to stay with right away. Source: Hotel Marketing Airbnb + HotelTonight = new startup Overnight
Hotel prices could bust your summer travel budget Airfare is down 12 percent year over year, with summer fares expected to be the lowest in seven years. Hotel prices, however, have been creeping upward. Source: Hotel Marketing Hotel prices could bust your summer travel budget
U.S. summer forecast calls for record hotel demand, but low room rate growth The U.S. hotel industry is projected to experience record-breaking room demand but low room rate growth during June through August 2016, according to summer forecast figures from STR. Source: Hotel Marketing U.S. summer forecast calls for record hotel demand, but low room rate growth