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Why Wyndham isn’t necessarily much of a hotel business

While some hotel companies are worried about disruptive vacation rentals, Wyndham did $125 million in the sector in the fourth quarter. While vacation rental revenue was flat and rates were down, Wyndham has a big hedge against that disruption.

Dennis Schaal | 12 years ago

Hotels

Business travelers find world’s most expensive hotels in Moscow, Lagos, and New York City

Traveling to Brazil is a win-win for business travelers where they can find an emerging economy with relatively low room rates; a trend that will fade in the coming four years as capacity grows in preparation for the World Cup and Olympics.

Samantha Shankman | 12 years ago

Hotels

French daredevil “Spider-Man” climbs facade of aged Havana hotel

12 years ago

Hotels

Expedia posts record room-night growth, but could owe Hawaii $170 million

Expedia's revenge? After years of sluggish growth in its all-important hotel business, Expedia's room-night growth is kicking into gear. The adverse Hawaii excise tax ruling is a concern, but the online travel agencies have been able to navigate the torrent of litigation so far without getting blown away.

Dennis | 12 years ago

Hotels

Four Seasons CEO Kathleen Taylor abruptly leaves luxury hotel group after three years

Four Seasons gives no explanation for the CEO’s quick departure, but has already initiated the search for Taylor’s successor as the executive team operates the company in the interim.

Nadja Brandt | 12 years ago

Business Travel

Hotels swap out standard airport shuttles for tuk-tuks, helicopters, and a Rolls-Royce

Offering a creative spin on the standard transportation gives high-end hotels an opportunity to differentiate themselves from the competition and introduce their brands before guests even arrive.

12 years ago

Hotels

Timeshare king David Siegel wears down sales agents he decided not to pay

Whether it's Westgate or a more reputable company like Wyndham, the reality of a timeshare rarely matches the promise of a high-pressure sales pitch -- no matter which end of that pitch you're on.

David Wren | 12 years ago

Hotels

Hotel guests find their bed via GPS with new Belgian pop-up concept

Location is one of the main factors for travelers choosing a hotel so this pop-up concept might gain greater traction with locals looking for a night out than foreigners set on exploring certain sections of a city.

12 years ago

Hotels

Pet-sitting startup Rover raises $7 million and launches video service

There are several sites taking pet sitting into the sharing economy, but Rover is quickly become the mark which others compare themselves to as it receives its second round of funding.

12 years ago

Hotels

Amsterdam clamps down on illegal rentals, Airbnb and peers fear chain reaction

One would think that a city that permits a thriving red light district would be less picky about illegal hotels, but Amsterdam isn’t going to sit back as many as 4,000 residents earn an extra untaxed income.

12 years ago