Starwood Joins New Sibling Marriott in TripAdvisor Instant Booking


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Starwood's decision to follow Marriott into TripAdvisor Instant Booking begs the question: How long with InterContinental Hotels Group and Hilton Worldwide continue to be conscientious objectors? Hint: TripAdvisor officials say they are talking to everyone.

Starwood announced it would join sibling-to-be Marriott, as well as Best Western, Accor, Wyndham, Hyatt, Radisson, Choice and just about every other major chain except Hilton Worldwide and InterContinental Hotels Group, as a partner in TripAdvisor Instant Booking. The feature enables consumers to book hotels on TripAdvisor without having to navigate to third-party hotel and online travel agency sites. Starwood, which