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The new-build brand targets guests who straddle the line between typical transient and extended stays.

IHG launches Atwell Suites, targets longer-stay guests Executives with IHG detailed the launch of the company’s new all-suites brand, Atwell Suites, and how it will meet the need of travelers who are looking for a combination of extended-stay and select-service amenities in the upper-midscale segment.

Guest corridors might not be the most memorable part of a hotel stay, but they are areas that every guest frequently walks through.

Designers on the path to better guest corridors REPORT FROM THE U.S.—Guest corridors might not be the most memorable part of a hotel stay, but they are areas that every guest frequently walks through.

Marriott International Inc. is laying plans for what it says will be the tallest modular hotel in the world.

World's Tallest Modular Hotel Set to Rise in Manhattan The world’s biggest hotel company is betting that factory-built guest rooms are a key to juicing revenue -- and helping guests get a better night’s sleep.

The Tru by Hilton brand has 60 hotels open with plans to have 300 properties in its by portfolio by 2021.

How Hilton is attracting new owners to Tru brand The Tru by Hilton brand has 60 hotels open with plans to have 300 properties in its by portfolio by 2021. Talene Staab, the brand’s new global head, sees ensuring exceptional experiences for hotel owners and guests as essential elements to the brand’s future growth.

Marriott International has Delta Hotels on a fast growth track, with two properties opening every other week in 2019.

Simplicity drives rapid expansion for Marriott’s Delta Since acquiring the brand in 2015, Marriott has nearly doubled the Delta Hotels footprint in North America and is focused on keying in on the brand’s image and what it has to offer. 

The U.S. Department of Labor has proposed a new overtime exemption threshold that could go into effect by 2020.

What proposed overtime threshold means for US hoteliers The hotel industry has waited for the U.S. Department of Labor to announce a proposed increase to the overtime exemption threshold. Now that it has, here is what hoteliers need to know.

American Airlines and Hyatt Hotels are teaming up to reward each others’ elite loyalty program members.

American Airlines and Hyatt Hotels to Share Elite Loyalty Benefits American Airlines and Hyatt Hotels are teaming up to reward each others' elite loyalty program members. In a new partnership announced Tuesday, American American Airlines and Hyatt Hotels are teaming up to reward each others' elite loyalty program members.

Marriott International faced a number of challenges toward the end of 2018, but executives remained optimistic about the company’s performance in 2019.

Marriott CEO: No performance impact from data breach During Marriott International’s latest earnings call, President and CEO Arne Sorenson highlighted the company’s continued industry-leading growth and addressed several of the issues the company faced during the last quarter.

Signia Hilton properties will have a minimum of 500 guestrooms and 75 square feet per key of flexible meetings and events space.

Hilton Launches New Meetings and Events Brand, Signia Hilton Today, Hilton announced the launch of Signia Hilton, a new brand designed to cater to “meeting professionals and sophisticated business travelers.”

In reporting IHG’s Q4 and FY 2018 numbers, CEO Keith Barr told investors the year was one of “meaningful change” for the company—with more changes still to come.

Building on strong year, IHG plans new all-suites brand | Hotel Management In discussing recent Avid and Voco debuts, IHG's CEO Keith Barr used the company's Q4 earnings report to announce a new all-suites brand would be revealed soon.

InterContinental Hotels Group plans to add another all-suite hotel brand to its portfolio later this year as it looks to take advantage of increasing guest and owner demand for those accommodations.

InterContinental Launching an All-Suite Brand InterContinental Hotels Group plans to add another all-suite hotel brand to its portfolio later this year as it looks to take advantage of increasing InterContinental Hotels Group plans to add another all-suite hotel brand to its portfolio later this year as it looks to take advantage of increasing....