Choice Hotels Talks Up International Growth as U.S. Demand Softens
International expansion is gaining ground at Choice, with full control in Canada and rising overseas openings. But its fortunes still depend heavily on the U.S.
Travel Industry Earnings Coverage
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IndiGo’s Next International Stop: Service to London Heathrow Has a Date
IndiGo doubles down on global ambitions with new London Heathrow flights, more Dreamliners, and a bold business-class debut.
Amex GBT Aims for $155 Million in Savings From CWT Merger
The stock market liked the optimistic story that Amex GBT was telling about the CWT acquisition and margin expansion.
Marriott’s Sluggish Q2: Flat U.S., Drop in Government Travel, Forecast Narrowed
Marriott has seen softness in revenue per available room, or RevPAR. But development pipelines and loyalty member gains could drive future growth.
U.S. Dollar Slide Hurts Accor, Minor, and Meliá
The dollar's decline is splitting the hotel industry along regional lines. European and Asian chains are feeling the pinch while U.S.-based operators barely mention the turbulence.
IHG Pursues Business Travelers Through Emirates and Other Deals
IHG's new deal with Emirates is as part of broader push to capture the underserved corporate segment. Expect more partnerships that offer fast-track loyalty status in exchange for direct bookings.
Chalet Hotels Names Shwetank Singh CEO As Sanjay Sethi Steps Down
Sanjay Sethi's decision to step down as the CEO and MD after a decade points to a possible change in the way the company operates as it faces stiff competition in an intense industry landscape.
Don’t Count Out Google Travel Search – Booking.com Still Sees Gains
The long-term attractiveness of Google Search is still an open question. Booking and others have long looked to diversify their marketing channels, and now they are starting to have real choices.
Amadeus and Google Join Forces — Again — To Bolster Flights Business
The interests of Amadeus and Google/ITA Software by Google seem to be more aligned today than they were 25 years ago.
Accor Plans U.S. Expansion, Currency Moves Hit Profits
Investors hated Accor's results - the stock got crushed. But the U.S. expansion plan is starting to pick up.