Amadeus, K10 Mobility, and Eccocar revolutionize car rentals bringing a fully digital experience to travel sellers and their customers

Amadeus, in collaboration with K10 Mobility and Eccocar, announces a partnership that is set to transform the car rental experience for travelers. This collaboration introduces a fully digitalized self-service process, allowing travelers to skip the car rental counter and unlock their rental cars without any physical keys.

Avi Brosh’s Palisociety Opens Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach

Le Petit Pali, the newest addition to Avi Brosh’s Palisociety portfolio, will expand its footprint this year with the opening of its fourth signature hotel, Le Petit Pali Laguna Beach, a 41-room coastal inn steps from the sandy shores of some of Southern California’s most renowned beaches in the heart...

RateGain Appoints Toby March as Executive Vice President – Americas

RateGain Travel Technologies Limited (RateGain), a global provider of AI-powered SaaS solutions for the travel and hospitality industry, today announced the appointment of Toby March as Executive Vice President – Americas. In this strategic role, Toby will lead RateGain’s initiatives to boost revenue growth and strengthen partnerships across the Americas....

U.S. hotel results for week ending 18 January

On the positive side of the MLK Day calendar shift, the U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 18 January. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

City Express by Marriott Set to Expand into New Countries Across the Caribbean and Latin America

City Express by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary brands, announced its planned entry into four new markets across the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) region – Argentina, Bolivia, Nicaragua, and Peru – further solidifying Marriott International’s presence in the affordable midscale segment. In 2024, Marriott...

U.S. hotel ADR and RevPAR grew at lowest rate since 2020

The U.S. hotel industry reported record-high average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR), but the country’s growth rate was its lowest since the declines of 2020, according to CoStar’s 2024 year-end data. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information, and analytics in the...