In lodging/hotels, sharp slowdown at Starwood Europe Hotels (chiefly Meridien & France) suggests slowing biz spend there $HOT $$ #Accor $IHG

Despite US strength, Starwood 5.9% Revpar missed 6-8% target, due to Europe hotel weakness, only +0.8% in Q4 from 7.3% in Q3 $$ $HOT $IHG

US hotel biz very healthy as demand outpacing supply, yielding pricing power: Starwood US revpar +7.6%; Asia, Lat Am strong $HOT $IHG $MAR

Hotel visibility on forward booking is low; but guidance is for resilient '12 as both rates and occupancy are healthy $IHG $MAR $HOT

Intercon Hotels solid Q3 on US revpar +7.6%; October slows on tough comp, raising concerns on '12 outlook $IHG $HOT $MAR

Starwood outlook for '11, '12 show confidence in corporate travel demand, bookings : not quite what recessionistas expect $HOT $H $MAR $IHG

After $IHG strong #s, Starwood #Hotels beats handily on continued strength in business, leisure travel. Solid '12 guidance as well $HOT $MAR

Intercontinental Hotels Q3 US revenue rises 9.5%, on occupancy, rate growth; US leisure, business travel demand stay strong $HOT $MAR $IHG