As hotel guests increasingly come to expect amenities that used to be special perks, such as free Wi-Fi, complimentary breakfasts and premium linens

The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) Foundation announced

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.Drury Hotels Company's new Drury Inn & Suites in Grand Rapids, Mich., is officially open to guests. The 

SIOUX FALLS, S.D.John Q. Hammons Hotels & Resorts (JQH) announced Kraig Pomrenke is the new general manager of JQH’s owned and operated

Airbnb announced it will partner with three travel management companies—

AccorHotels Group announced the completion of the planned acquisition of

InterContinental Hotels Group revealed plans to develop a new property in Houston by Medistar Corporation.Set to open in late 2018, the 353-room

MIAMIThe ME by Meliá brand opened its first U.S. destination in downtown Miami.The 

LAS VEGASPlans for adding space at the Las

NEW YORK CITYThe Carlyle, A Rosewood Hotel appointed Elie Kik as

The Marriott AC Hotel Chicago Downtown announced

Global business travel spend topped $1.2 trillion USD in 2015, growing 5 percent over 2014, and is forecast to reach 1.3 trillion in 2016 

Questex, an events company that also partners with HSMAI, announced it has acquired 

MADRID, SpainGran Meliá Palacio de los Duques

TUCSON, Ariz.Caliber Hospitality announced the acquisition of the 7-story, 232-guest room,

SAN DIEGOHilton Worldwide announced the opening of the dual-branded 

Waikoloa, HawaiiHilton Waikoloa Village

MILWAUKEEMarcus Hotels & Resorts announced the appointment of David DiSalvo as area director of sales and marketing for the

MYRTLE BEACH, SC

KEY WEST, Fla.The Reach, A Waldorf Astoria Resort announced the appointment