While the business travel industry has slowed, it is still growing, and Douglas Anderson, who leads Carlson Wagonlit Travel, sees opportunities aplenty to consolidate its No. 1 position in the travel management industry.

The tough U.S. economy will force most Americans to cut vacation costs this summer which could be bad news for hoteliers, according to a new survey released on Tuesday.

From The Times : "Since mid-September, almost in parallel with the stock market turmoil, demand for fancy hotel rooms has plummeted. Patrick Ford, the president of Lodging Econometrics, said that luxury hotel room revenue rates 'slowed in mid-Septemb

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. in Italy is pleased to announce a limited time offer with special rates to the legendary cities of Rome, Florence, Milan, Asolo, Venice and the island of Sardinia.

For any accommodation provider, large or small, it is now practically impossible to ignore the internet as a distribution and marketing channel. Competition is rife and hotels with the best marketing and distribution reach dominate.