Agency projects it will screen a record number of travelers this summer, emphasizes readiness in the transportation ecosystem with airport, airline and travel partners WASHINGTON, May 16, […]

Tatiana Sheveleva, Partner & Co-Founder of Chapi Chapo Design joins to talk about what it takes to found a design firm in recent times and why […]

Welcome to the newest episode of Icons and Experts, brought to you twice a month in partnership with the Extended Stay Lodging Association (www.esla.org). Every other […]

LAS VEGAS, May 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Hard Rock International (HRI) today announced its plans to cease operations of The Mirage Hotel & Casino as of July 17, 2024, […]

It’s just a year away!! REAL ID is coming to an airport near you May 7, 2025. Is your license compliant? How do you know if […]

Knowland released it’s April meetings numbers for the hotel industry. The markets with the biggest uptick in meetings and people attending them are……

On Israel Independence Day, Ministry of Tourism Shares U.S. Arrivals  NEW YORK, MAY 14, 2024 – While travel to Israel has slowed since Oct. 7, it has […]

May 14, 2024 – PORTSMOUTH, NH Lodging Econometrics (LE) has released its Q1 2024 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report for Europe. According to LE analysts, the […]

2024 Tripadvisor Summer Travel Index Reveals Most Popular Summer Destinations Globally and in the US NEEDHAM, Mass., May 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Americans and travelers around the world […]

Deal brings over 2,600 rooms into Wyndham’s rapidly growing all-inclusive portfolio, now spanning more than 50 resorts globally PARSIPPANY, N.J. (May 14, 2024) – Wyndham Rewards® members […]

WASHINGTON (May 13, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement today after a committee in the […]

Hilton recently made a deal with AutoCamp to make its offerings bookable at Hilton.com. Here’s what an AutoCamp Airstream experience looks like. Would you stay in […]

Renowned chef to bring decades of New York City dining experience to one of Manhattan’s most anticipated hotel reopenings NEW YORK – (May 13, 2024) – Today, Waldorf […]

DALLAS, TX (May 13, 2024) – Omni Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Innocentin as its Chief Marketing Officer. Innocentin will oversee the planning, development, and […]

Everhome Suites Continues to Grow with its Third Opening and Over 60 Hotels in the Pipeline NORTH BETHESDA, Md., May 13, 2024 – Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) announced […]

Second highest Memorial Day holiday travel forecast since AAA began tracking in 2000  WASHINGTON, DC (May 13, 2024) – AAA projects 43.8 million travelers will head […]

Upcoming openings in Latin America & the Caribbean enhance Hyatt’s leadership in luxury, resort and lifestyle, creating unforgettable experiences in destinations that matter most to guests […]

LivSmart Studios is Hilton’s newest entry into extended stay, and it’s focused on longer stays. I got a sneak peak of what this brand will look […]

Today I’m in Nashville at Hilton’s Brand Showroom, showing off the company’s different brand personalities. Enjoy this tour while I initerview SVP Craig Dezen.

National Associations lead the charge heading into a busy group business season, Knowland reports ARLINGTON, Va. — May 9, 2024 — Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-serviceinsights on […]

Click HERE to watch and HERE to download. Washington, D.C. – Ahead of Maine’s peak tourism season, U.S. Senator Collins questioned Acting Secretary of the Department of Labor (DOL) Julie Su […]

May 9, 2024 – PORTSMOUTH, NH As seen in the Q1 2024 Hotel Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the total pipeline in the […]

Bruce Ford of Lodging Econometrics and I caught up last week in Las Vegas where I attended Choice Hotels Annual and he attended HD. In this […]

I’m in Orlando hosting some discussions during TPG Hotels & Resorts’ annual conference. So, I talked to their President and COO Ben Perelmuter and we had […]

Here’s something completely new and different to celebrate the launch of the new look for novacancynews.com. Go with me behind the scenes to see what it […]

Fowler will oversee operations for growing portfolio of 50+ dining venues across the U.S.  DENVER, CO – May 7, 2024– Sage Hospitality Group announced today that […]

May 07, 2024 – PORTSMOUTH, NH The latest Latin America Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE) reveals robust growth in the region’s hotel construction […]

Branded Hotels Span Midwest, Eastern Seaboard and Southeastern U.S. ATLANTA, Ga.., May 7, 2024—Officials of Ashburton Hospitality, a full-service consultancy firm focused on asset management, today […]

Project Will Be the First Fully Integrated Resort in the MENA Region RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq: WYNN) has released […]

Hello from Choice Hotels International’s annual convention. While on the tradeshow floor I caught up with my friends Jason Gillespie and Martin Schellenberg with Entegra.

Conversions are king! That’s especially true with Choice Hotels International, which had 74% of all 2023 deals fit into the conversion category. At Choice’s Annual Conference […]

Choice Hotels kicked off their annual conference here in Las Vegas announcing a reinvention of Park Inn by Radisson and making reference to why they bought […]

Welcome to our new series, Icons & Experts. This exciting twice a month series is brought you by the Extended Stay Lodging Association and support from […]

Project Will Be the First Fully Integrated Resort in the MENA Region RAS AL KHAIMAH, UAE, May 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wynn Resorts, Limited (Nasdaq: WYNN) […]

Choice Hotels International is out to reinvent Park Inn by Radisson as a Premium Value brand, which will sit between economy and midscale and designed to […]

The awesome Matt Hostetler, CDO with Red Roof, returns to learn a lesson about returning to FNA. Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave shake their heads in […]

Bruce Ford of Lodging Econometrics is Master of Construction pipeline data. While I attended Choice Hotels Annual and he attended HD we discussed how industry suppliers […]

It’s time to SOAR. Choice Hotels International Hotels has reintroduced it’s hotel ownership opportunities created for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Dubbed SOAR, Supporting Ownership Access & Representation, John […]

Linda Philp Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer ATLANTA, May 6, 2024—Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG), an Atlanta-based third-party hotel operator and investor, today announced […]

Law ensures local control over lodging taxes and regulations WASHINGTON (May 3, 2024) – Hawai‘i Gov. Josh Green today signed into law landmark legislation (SB 2919) that grants […]

 2024 event boasted record attendance   CHICAGO (May 1, 2024) – AHLA Foundation hosted nearly 1,000 attendees from across the hotel industry at the Hyatt Regency McCormick […]

A Look Back at 25 Illustrious Years, Celebratory Guest Experiences, and a Sneak Peek at a Complete Redesign of the Resort’s Iconic Suites  LAS VEGAS, NV […]

Thousands of Choice hotel owners and operators gather in Las Vegas for educational sessions, a vendor marketplace and to hear how Choice plans to continue driving strong results […]

Actabl Leads the Charge in Empowering Women in Hospitality Technology (April 29, 2024) –  Actabl, the leading hospitality software company dedicated to empowering hotels with actionable insights […]

The reimagined resort boasts an abundance of iconic New England activities, transformed spaces and fresh dining concepts in a contemporary, waterfront location   NEWPORT, RI. (April […]

April 29, 2024 – PORTSMOUTH, NH The recent U.S. Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE) reports that, at the close of the first quarter, […]

Join Glenn, Craig and Producer Dave for some cocktails, a few laughs and whatever’s on their minds as we wrap up the week. The post 135: […]

Hannah Olson, co-founder of Disclo and former student of Dr. Producer Suzanne, is here to talk about how she is helping connect employers with potential candidates […]

TORONTO, April 26, 2024 /CNW/ – Destination Toronto today announced the appointment of Andrew Weir as President & CEO, effective May 1. Weir has been an integral member of the leadership team […]

ATLANTA, Ga., April 25 – In a landmark move, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) is proud to announce the rebranding and repositioning of its […]