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In a major move reflecting the meetings industry’s ever-increasing interest in health and wellness, the Wyndham Hotels and Resorts brand announced on Thursday that it will be offering Stay Well rooms in all of its U.S. hotels by 2019.
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On May 22, an overwhelming majority of members of the Culinary Union in Las Vegas voted to go on strike when their current contract ends on May 31. The decision impacts 50,000 servers, bartenders, guest room attendants and cooks, and includes properties operated by MGM Resorts International and Caesars Entertainment.
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Stylish new properties that embody community character. H Hotel Los Angeles, which joined Curio Collection by Hilton, practically overlooks Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)—and offers a free airport shuttle 24/7. Its 168 guest rooms have chic furnishings and a 55-inch HDTV.
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On May 8, Intercontinental Hotels Group (IHG) became the third major hotel brand to cut independent planner commissions from 10 percent to 7 percent. The announcement follows the lead of Marriott International, which made the announcement in January to go into effect in April.
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Marriott International has launched a home-sharing program that will allow clients to book a stay in more than 200 homes in London. The six-month pilot program marks Marriott’s official debut in the home-sharing market scene. Marriott could eventually be competing with Airbnb, HomeAway and Booking.com.
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Hyatt Hotels Corporation is viewing the overall, long-term financial impacts as it decides whether to cut its commissions paid to third-party planners for North America group bookings, which Marriott and Hilton already have decided to do.
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Green is the new black—for hotels, especially. In the past decade the hotel industry—particularly the big-box giants—have wholeheartedly embraced green initiatives. And for good reasons. Energy- and water-saving investments are not only better for the environment, but they are also great for the bottom line. Now, with the public becoming increasingly aware of the effects their eco-actions have, hotels have also seen the marketing advantage good environmental stewardship can reap.
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Hotels are beginning to carry their weight in water conservation efforts. InterContinental San Francisco saves 2 million gallons of water each year by utilizing low-flow faucets and toilets, while MGM Grand Las Vegas has converted its natural grass surfaces to water-efficient desert landscaping and artificial turf…
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As expected, Marriott International is unifying its loyalty rewards program across its brands. Starting in August, members will be able to book stays and earn or redeem points among 29 global brands, comprising 6,500 hotels in 127 countries and territories. Benefits will be enhanced under the program.
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Some participants spontaneously drew on windows, while others built Lego structures or engaged in other fun team-building activities. It resembled a festival—which was the intention—but it actually was the opening day of AccorHotels’ Global Meetings Exchange (GME) 2018 at Fairmont, The Queen Elizabeth in Montreal last month.
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