The best travel rewards programs, ranked
Wyndham Hotels and Alaska Airlines beat out numerous competitors to clinch the respective titles of the best rewards programs for hotels and airlines, per U.S. News & World Report.
Traveling for business? 5 tips for working better from the hotel room
It's not easy to get work done while on the road, but these five tips of the trade from job experts and travel professionals can make for a much smoother experience.
Thousands of Southern California hotel workers strike
Thousands of hotel workers in Southern California went on strike on Sunday, with demonstrations taking place in downtown Los Angeles and Santa Monica.
AI has been Choice Hotels' secret weapon for years, but it's holding off on new GenAI for now
Choice Hotels has used artificial intelligence, but the hospitality giant's chief information officer says the chain is waiting to see the bugs worked out of new generative AI tools.
Major hotelier abandoning San Francisco properties, says city's 'path to recovery remains clouded'
Park Hotels & Resorts says it has stopped making payments on a $725 million loan that secured two major San Francisco hotels and plans to shut them down.
Airbnb co-founder says an uncertain economy creates opportunities for entrepreneurs
Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk says entrepreneurs shouldn't shy away from their business ventures just because of an uncertain economic climate.
Texas AG sues Hyatt Hotels for allegedly misleading consumers with 'hidden fees'
Texas AG Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit alleging Hyatt Hotels markets rooms at one price to consumers, but then adds other "mandatory and unavoidable fees."
Walt Disney World axes Florida park reservation requirements for some guests, reinstates dining plans
Walt Disney World announced that it is no longer requiring theme park reservations for date-based tickets and that it was bringing back dining plans.
Airbnb enhances private room stays amid uncertain economy
Airbnb is upgrading its private room stays with redesigned filters and added privacy features in an effort to persuade travelers to try the more budget-friendly option.
Rockefeller Center strikes deal for luxury hotel by Aspen Hospitality
Rockefeller Center, like most Midtown Manhattan landlords, has experienced a sharp drop in office workers since the pandemic, leaving room for new opportunities..
February jobs report driven by surge of hiring at restaurants, bars
The February jobs report showed that payrolls increased by 311,000 workers last month, faster than expected, as bars and restaurants hired more workers.
Business hotels face increased default risk in uneven travel recovery
Business hotels reliant on business trips, suffer in a post-pandemic world in which remote-meetings often replaces travel. these locations could suffer if recovery slackens.
Bars, hotels and restaurants become the economy’s fastest-growing employers
Hotels, restaurants, and bars, some of the hardest hit industries during the pandemic, are leading the recovery and job growth, now the fast-growing employers.
Super Bowl LVII hotel prices surge ahead of big game
Super Bowl LVII will attract tens of thousands of football fans in Glendale, Arizona, on Feb. 12. The big game has sent hotel prices in major metro areas soaring.
Vegas Strip resorts used vendor to fix hotel rates: Lawsuit
A lawsuit seeking class-action status has been filed against several Las Vegas hotels alleging room price fixing.
Marriott hotels sued over New York murder of college parent during family weekend
Olga Hostyeva was working at a New York Courtyard by Marriott in October when she says a guest "brandished his gun and pointed its muzzle at her from a distance of merely a few feet."
How Airbnb aims to crack down on New Year's Eve parties
Airbnb is enhancing its rules and technology in order to prevent disruptive parties during New Year's Eve weekend this year after piloting the restrictions in eight countries in 2021.
Dolly Parton's home on wheels turned into $10,000 hotel suite
Dolly Parton's "Gypsy Wagon" tour bus, where she spent 15 years writing songs and touring North America, is now open for a minimum two-night stay starting at $10,000.
US hotels reel from China COVID curbs amid travel boom
Xi Jinping's strict policy in China, using lockdowns to get to Zero-Covid, is causing major harm to US hotel chains who are losing revenue in the travel market.
Fed vice chair talks inflation, hotels hit by crime wave and more: Tuesday's 5 things to know
On Tuesday, traders will be watching as some big names – including Pepsi, Citigroup, Wells Fargo and Delta Airlines – are set to announce 3Q earnings later in the week.