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The Motley Fool January 23, 2006 Rich Duprey	Luxury Lodging Lights Up Hilton will be branding the Waldorf name while a former Starwood exec looks for opulence. It's a smart move by the hoteliers. Investors, take note.
National Real Estate Investor October 31, 2003 Parke Chapman	Starwood CEO Barry Sternlicht To Resign Barry Sternlicht, CEO of global hotel owner Starwood Hotels & Resorts, is stepping down after running the firm for eight years. Sternlicht's resignation will not become effective until a successor is found, at which point Sternlicht will become executive chairman.
InsideFlyer August 2007	Hilton Blackstone Merger Hilton's Board of Directors recently approved Blackstone Group's proposal to purchase the Hilton Hotels Corporation.
The Motley Fool April 26, 2005 Seth Jayson	Biz and Bling Help Hilton Solid results bring a premium price. Today, Hilton Hotels reported record first-quarter earnings of $0.16 per share, a 60% increase over last year.
The Motley Fool December 29, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Hilton Goes Worldwide The Hilton Hotel name becomes united under a single banner. The stock has room to move to the upside without becoming overpriced. With a simple-to-integrate acquisition ahead, its long-term growth prospects have been greatly enhanced.
Entrepreneur March 2004 Chris McGinnis	Need for Speed Hotels say hello to high-speed Internet access---and goodbye to high usage fees.
BusinessWeek October 25, 2004 Christopher Palmeri	Rating Frequent-Sleeper Plans Just like the airlines, nearly every major hotel chain now boasts a customer-loyalty program to lure repeat guests.
BusinessWeek June 28, 2004 Christopher Palmeri	The Light Is On At Hilton CEO Stephen Bollenbach made a well-timed bet on midpriced chains.
National Real Estate Investor February 1, 2007 Matt Valley	Hotel Growth Spurt Coming to India With a population of 1.1 billion, a GDP that's projected to grow about 8% annually until 2020, and a burgeoning middle class, India is on the radar screen of several hotel companies.
InsideFlyer July 2010	Loyalty Traveler How long can major chains like Hilton, Starwood, Best Western, Marriott and Carlson offer guests deals like two, three, or four stays to earn a free night at any or most hotels in the chain?
InsideFlyer April 2010	Loyalty Traveler- Hotel Value Proposition Hotel points are a safety net against fluctuating hotel rates.
The Motley Fool July 7, 2004 Selena Maranjian	The Best Hotels for Your Money Some of the differences between fancy and non-fancy hotel chains are disappearing as many lower-tier chains are adding amenities found at their more costly competitors.
The Motley Fool July 17, 2006 Stephen Ellis	Marriott Checks In More Profits The top hotel operator turns in another solid quarter, reflecting increased demand for travel worldwide. Investors, take note.
InsideFlyer April 2009	Hotel Value for Frequent Guests You're going to love what this columnist has to say about hotel loyalty programs.
National Real Estate Investor January 1, 2003 Beth Mattson-Teig	Hotel Chains Take Back the Web Hotel companies are hoping to take back the customer connection and improve their profits by fortifying their Web sites and offering their excess inventory directly to consumers. The question now is whether the hotel companies can beat the discounters.
National Real Estate Investor April 1, 2005 Robyn Parets	Hilton Garden Inn is Fastest Growing Brand in the Family Long a dominant player in the full-service business and leisure hospitality sector, Hilton Hotels Corp. is relaunching an upscale brand.
BusinessWeek October 27, 2003 Christopher Palmeri	Home Sweet Hotel For inns to rate with our readers, they need comfy rooms, high-speed Net access, and some little extras thrown in.
InsideFlyer February 2011 Ric Garrido	Scaling Peaks of High Category Hotel Awards SPG reinstituted peak season dates for Starwood Preferred Guest hotel rewards at 65 percent of its category 5, 6 and 7 hotels for 2011 and 2012. Over 100 Starwood hotels have peak season dates.
The Motley Fool August 15, 2007 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Bell Hop at Home Inns China's value-priced lodging chain, Home Inns & Hotels, checks in nicely, but not cheaply. However, it stands to be one of the big beneficiaries next year when the summer Olympic Games come to Beijing.
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2006 Joe Gose	Hilton Elevates Its Game Hotel chains couldn't have picked a better time to get aggressive. Quite simply, the debt and equity markets are hot for hotels.
National Real Estate Investor October 1, 2004 Robyn Taylor Parets	Developers Check into Boutique Hotels Boutique hotels, which focus on high style, personalized service and trendy restaurants, are growing in number as more developers tap into this lucrative segment -- including some of the nation's largest hotel companies.
The Motley Fool July 15, 2004 Phil Wohl	Marriott Investors Rest Easy International travelers are returning to visit the leading hotel chain. Because of this surge, major public hotel chains look like attractive investments.
InsideFlyer April 2004	Four Hotel Companies Form Global Alliance The new Global Hotel Alliance has united 235 upscale and luxury hotels and resorts and over 63,000 guest rooms on five continents in a shared marketing partnership.
National Real Estate Investor September 1, 2005 Robyn Taylor Parets	Select-Service Hotels Entice Developers Following one of the worst industry downturns ever, hotel developers are back in full swing but with a new twist: An upscale product known as select service has emerged as one of the fastest growing and most lucrative niches in the industry.
InsideFlyer May 2012	Hilton HHonors Category Changes Hilton HHonors has announced the list of hotels that will be changing award categories this year.
InsideFlyer May 2009	VOILA in Middle East VOILA Hotel Rewards has launched Hadaya, a loyalty program developed for guests of Coral Hotels & Resorts, a five-star brand created in Dubai that has nine hotels in the Middle East and North, South and East Africa.
The Motley Fool February 10, 2004 Alyce Lomax	Marriott's Traveling Ways The hotel chain is the latest to predict an improved year for travel.
Commercial Investment Real Estate Jul/Aug 2006 Sara Drummond	Investment Profile: In the Lap of Luxury It's hard to find an unhappy hotel owner, developer, or investor at any level this year. Buyers continue to book high-end hospitality assets. While REITs have been active participants in luxury hotel transactions, they are not the only buyers waiting in the reception area.
InsideFlyer October 2011	Loyalty Traveler - Matching Hotel Promotions to Your Travel Style The best loyalty promotion for October to December 2011 hotel stays depends on your travel needs and desires.
The Motley Fool February 27, 2004 Alyce Lomax	A Time for Four Seasons? Hotels all agree that it's going to be a better year for lodging.
National Real Estate Investor November 1, 2005 Robyn Parets	Q & A An interview with Ted Darnall, president of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide's real estate group, about initial development activity and how aloft differs from other select-service brands, including Marriott's Courtyard, Hilton's Hilton Garden Inn, and even its own Four Points.
InsideFlyer July 2011	Road Tripping America? Think Midscale. A look at hotel loyalty in midscale America.
The Motley Fool August 11, 2005 W.D. Crotty	Sleeping Easy With Four Seasons Four Seasons Hotels reports an excellent second quarter. If there was ever a dream investment conducting its business in dreamy locations, Four Seasons is it.
National Real Estate Investor December 1, 2004 Robyn Taylor Parets	Survival Kit for Hotel Owners Even for the experienced hotel owner, operating a successful property is no walk in the park.
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2015 Patrick H. Ford	Lodging Sector Update Hotel investment settles in for a long stay.
The Motley Fool April 14, 2011 Suman Chatterjee	U.S. Hotels Heading Toward Indian Shores Marriott is leading the way, and others may follow soon.
National Real Estate Investor July 1, 2005 Robyn Parets	What's Next for Wyndham? On the heels of The Blackstone Group's announcement that it will acquire Wyndham International Inc., hotel industry insiders say the private investment group could emerge as a major player in the lodging business with brands spanning across all segments.
InsideFlyer May 2012	Loyalty Traveler - A Midscale Choice Buying points directly from hotel programs during special offers for bonus points or discount prices is another way to build points balances and diversify your loyalty accounts without having to sleep around so much.
InsideFlyer June 2009	Hit the Beds Running Now is the time to implement your 2009 and 2010 hotel loyalty program strategy.
National Real Estate Investor May 1, 2005 Robyn Taylor Parets	Why Condo Hotels Are a Hot Concept Why have condo hotels become so hot? For starters, developers can sell off hotel units prior to construction, enabling them to obtain construction debt and equity more easily than if they were building a traditional hotel.
The Motley Fool February 3, 2005 Nathan Slaughter	Starwood's a Star The hotel operator rides strong business and international travel for strong fourth quarter results.
The Motley Fool July 28, 2004 Nathan Slaughter	Travel Revives Hilton A resurgence of business travel helps second-quarter earnings rise 39% at Hilton Hotels, but investors may want to wait for a more opportune time before checking in.
National Real Estate Investor November 1, 2002 Steve Webb	Upscale Hotel Brands Headed for Smaller Towns Can it be that the future of the Westin and Sheraton brands is in places like Normal, Ill.?
National Real Estate Investor December 1, 2005 Robyn Parets	Extended-Stay Brands Roll Out Expansion Plans Brands Some developers are giving serious consideration to building economy extended-stay hotels. With lower operational costs than full-service and even limited-service properties, owners can often recoup costs faster and reap the rewards of higher profits.
The Motley Fool October 3, 2011 Anders Bylund	Home Inns & Hotels Management's Shares Popped for a While: What You Need to Know Shares of Chinese hotel chain operator Home Inns & Hotels Management look downright cozy today, rising as much as 12.1% on heavy trading before falling back to a 2% overall drop.
Entrepreneur August 2003 Christopher McGinnis	It's on Us On your next trip, let your hotel pick up the tab for extras.
The Motley Fool November 15, 2005 Nathan Slaughter	Starwood Makes Room The hotel chain sells 38 properties to Host Marriott for $4 billion in cash and stock. While there is some near-term uncertainty for Host shareholders as Starwood owners decide whether to keep or unload their new shares, the outlook for Starwood appears brighter than ever.
National Real Estate Investor February 1, 2007 Stan Luxenberg	Wooing Hotel Customers Online At a time when the hotel industry is enjoying strong demand, chains are working hard to generate business through their own Web sites. An effective online system can cut costs and boost occupancy rates.
InsideFlyer December 2010	60 Seconds with Frequent Flyer Extraordinaire, FlyerTalk's SanDiego1K FlyerTalk's SanDiego1K gives advice about hotel and frequent flyer programs.
Entrepreneur February 2006 Chris McGinnis	Wi-fi, Where Are You? Business travelers are increasingly reliant on fast and easy wireless internet connections when managing their affairs from their laptops. Here's how to find the nearest free hot spot.