Accor, HNA Group said to bid for Radisson Hotels French hotel giant Accor SA and Chinese conglomerate HNA Group Co. are considering bidding on Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, according to Bloomberg Business, citing sources close to the matter. Source: Hotel Marketing Accor, HNA Group said to bid for Radisson Hotels
Starwood Hotels brings MLB partnership into gamified loyalty contest Starwood Hotels & Resorts is furthering its loyalty program perks via a partnership with Major League Baseball, giving Starwood Preferred Guest members the ability to play a responsively designed game for a chance to win World Series tickets. Source: Hotel Marketing Starwood Hotels brings MLB partnership into gamified loyalty contest
Expedia’s pay-for-positioning program riles hotel trade group The American Hotel & Lodging Association is criticizing Accelerator because it increases distribution costs for hotel companies and because the group says it lacks transparency when it comes to the order of hotel listings. Source: Hotel Marketing Expedia’s pay-for-positioning program riles hotel trade group
US RevPAR forecast trimmed on weak transient trends Fitch Ratings has lowered its 2016 U.S. RevPAR growth forecast to 4%-5% from 4%-6%. RevPAR growth will not likely exceed 5% for the year due to weaker than expected fourth-quarter and year-to-date transient demand growth. Source: Hotel Marketing US RevPAR forecast trimmed on weak transient trends