Alexandra E. Petri

Airbnb: potential distribution partner or industry threat? Some hotel companies and booking sites say neither, while others are keeping a watchful eye on both the positive and negative effects Airbnb may create.

Airlines are becoming more playful as they experiment with ways to deliver a sense of their brand.

On one hand, best Western doesn't scream four-star comfort. On the other, they're not making these hotels pay big time just for the added distribution. It seems like a win-win for hotels that are better than good enough.

The key to success in its road ahead lies less in the countries where it will develop its presence but more in the developers it is partnering up with.

In the world of social media, TV still has a place in promoting all things travel.

What does it take to lead La Quinta?

Hilton Worldwide officials say they like the chain's position and claim the game plan wouldn't change if Starwood indeed is involved in a merger.

Extended stay hotels don't have a real threat from Airbnb, but they may have a good distribution partner in the platform.

To meet consumer demands and make it easier for visitors to access the mobile app, Four Seasons unveiled a new standard of Wi-Fi: complimentary access available for an unlimited number of devices.