U.S. hotels set for earnings bump from robust travel even as costs weigh

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US hotel operators are expected to post a rise in first-quarter profit even as they pour in money to lure travelers to make bookings directly through their websites instead of turning to travel agencies

have doubled down on their own loyalty programs as they attempt to spend less on commissions and other costs related to third party businesses.

However, in the face of an uncertain economy, travelers have increasingly relied on OTAs like Booking Holdings Inc Company's logo is seen on the Marriot hotel in Zurich, Switzerland October 27, 2016. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann * Analysts expect Hilton's revenue to rise 28% to $2.2 billion when it reports results on April 26; earnings per share is estimated to be $1.13

 

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