NEW YORK | Tatas have sought an apology from Orient-Express Hotels for its "libellous" remark that sought to show the Indian conglomerate's hospitality business in poor light.

LOS ANGELES | The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has announced that its Chairman, Barron Hilton, is building on the philanthropic legacy of his father by contributing approximately $1.2 billion of proceeds from the sale of Hilton Hotels Corporation and the pending sale of Harrah’s Entertainment into a charitable remainder unitrust that will eventually benefit the foundation. This brings the total va...

BEIJING | Super 8 China today announced that it has exceeded its 2007 development projection of 120 properties either open or under construction by year end -- the third consecutive year the company has exceeded its development goals -- due to continued strong growth in domestic demand for branded economy lodging in China. Super 8 China now has 124 properties either open or under construction in ...

NEW YORK | Luxurious Egyptian linens, Moet in the minibar, an oversized Jacuzzi: They're all nice, but not of much use if you can hear noise in the hallway, doors slamming shut at all hours or the honeymoon couple in the next room. The key to peaceful sleep on your next trip is finding a quiet hotel room.

People who don't like pets like them even less at $400 a night. In a bid to attract pet owners, hotels have been welcoming pets in greater numbers in recent years. Nearly half of U.S. hotels accept pets, according to the American Hotel and Lodging Association's 2006 annual survey, up from about 30 percent 10 years ago. Many now offer elaborate pet-friendly perks, from "canine cocktail hours" at t...

Much chat lately about religion and self expression in the hotel arena, should it be shouldn't it be. In reading between the lines, it doesn't appear that religion itself is in question but rather the delivery system we choose or the potential for evangelism or perceived evangelism; that appears to be the ‘fear’ and that fear has the potential to limit income or negatively effect investor(s) val...

Another successful career-related event for “César Ritz” Colleges Switzerland was the 5th Career Development Conference (CDC) that took place at University Centre "César Ritz" in Brig. A diverse group of recruiters from different parts of the world interviewed a large number of students over three intensive days.

ORLANDO, FL | Two renowned sales and marketing speakers in the luxury fractional real estate ownership industry will be among industry leaders who will provide valuable insights into the affluent buyer for shared ownership and co-ownership of private residence and destination clubs. Lawrence Hefler, principal of BrandShares International, and Susan Adams, principal of Fractional Sales Solutions,...

Smith Travel Research (STR) is the recognized leader in providing accurate, actionable information and analysis to the lodging industry. Since 1985, the company has served the industry operating on the key principals of integrity, confidentiality and customer service. STR provides timely information and analysis to all major North American hotel chains and a growing number of chains in Europe and...

The first instance of modern hotel room trashing can probably be traced to F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, who reportedly fled their eucalyptus-scented bungalow at the now-demolished Ambassador Hotel of L.A.'s Wilshire Boulevard after it caught fire. The high-living Jazz Age icons were concerned about their massive bill, which was quickly coming due. These 10 outrageous incidents help explain why ...