Hospitality Expos - American Express Hotel News

Senior finance executives worldwide are expressing moderate optimism about the prospects for economic growth over the next twelve months.

Meetings demand globally in 2012 appears to be on the rise, according to a recent survey and in-depth interviews of meeting experts, including planners, buyers and hotel suppliers based around the world conducted by American Express Meetings & Events.

American Express Business Insights released its series of Q3 2011 Business Insights Spend Sights reports that reveal a new trend of selective luxury spending among both consumers and businesses, particularly when it comes to air travel and retail fashion.

Price Expectations Vary Depending on Region and Location, Highest Increases Expected in Asia-Pacific and Latin America alongside Strong Travel Demand to these Markets

Survey Says Average Spending Up 43%; Share of Homebodies Staying Put Drops by 5%

Data from American Express Business Insights Uncovers Overwhelming Preference for Less Frequent, Large Transactions in Retail, Travel

Domestic airfares this quarter have pushed past the pre-recession levels of Q1 2008 and hotel rates are on the rise.

Finance Executives to Ramp up M&A Activity - Positive Economic Outlook Highest Since Spring 200

Corporate Travel Pros Say Cost Savings is Driver / Navigating Cultural Nuances Important to Success

Hotel Rates Remained Steady Showing Signs of Improvement in Q4 2010 - Increasing Demand and Higher Fuel Prices Likely Mean No End in Sight for Rising Airfares