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Hoteliers could do a better job at branding. An interview with the man who literally wrote the book on Hospitality Branding, Chekitan Dev.

COVID-19 testing requirements for inbound international air travelers came to an end over the weekend, raising hopes that the U.S. travel/tourism industry will get an additional boost in what is...

Marriott International is the world's largest hotel company, tucking travelers into nearly 1.5 million rooms in more than 8,000 properties. Yet, when I embarked on a recent quest for accommodations in Annapolis, Md., the hospitality behemoth did not lead me to any of its brands — four in Maryland's state capital alone — but to a charming pied-a-terre with a gourmet kitchen, a balcony fit for Romeo and Juliet, and a staff quick to assist with issues major (unlocking the door) and mi...

Simply feeling relaxed on vacation doesn't cut it anymore for a growing number of travelers.

Andy Warhol's Shot Sage Blue Marilyn breaks record at auction, architects pressure AIA to help improve workplace conditions, and more.

As governments across the world loosen coronavirus restrictions and shift their approach to accepting COVID-19 as a manageable part of everyday life, the travel industry is growing...

Travel’s theme for 2022? ‘Go big’

How The Pandemic Created A New Hotel Giant In Less Than A Year share this article The Royal Sonesta Washington DC, was formerly the Kimpton Palomar. — SONESTA INTERNATIONAL HOTELS Occupancy levels hit a record-breaking low of 44% for the year, down from 66% in 2019, according to analytics and data firm STR. The average daily hotel rate fell by 21%, and the all-important revPAR (revenue per available room) fell by 48%. For the first time in history, the industry surpassed one billion unsold ...

Travel beyond 2021: Sanitization robots will stay, but in-flight meals may return Harriet Baskas © Provided by NBC News Sanitizing stations, social distancing floor stickers and nasal swabs were not part of the travel experience before the Covid-19 pandemic. Now, they are a regular part of the routine. But for how long? NBC News asked some industry experts to weigh in on which travel trends, technologies and protocols might outlast the pandemic. "Many business travelers will l...