New Report From Cvent and GBTA Sheds Light on the Transforming Role of the Corporate Travel Manager

GBTA | June 2, 2023

Latest research from GBTA and Cvent explores the critical and evolving role of travel managers including reshaped responsibilities, compensation insights, DE&I advances, and career satisfaction Like most of us, corporate travel managers can divide their careers into two distinct eras: before COVID and after COVID. And like most professions, the ongoing adjustments for travel managers to their responsibilities, compensation, and job satisfaction reflect an industry that’s ripe for change while still adhering to some past truths. This is according to a new report – “The Life and Times of a Corporate Travel Manager: Travel Ma...

HFTP Announces HITEC 2023 International Perspectives Headliner Panelists to Explore Tech Trends for Today’s Global Traveler

HFTP | June 1, 2023

AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (June 1, 2023) — Coming up later this month is the 2023 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) with a packed schedule of industry expertise. Topping the program is the Tuesday morning Headliner, “International Perspectives – Tech Future Proofing: Planning for The Global Traveler.” The Headliner stage that day will feature six executive hoteliers who have seen it all from localities that span the globe. “HITEC is the one time of the year where you can hear directly from the individual experts who are in the midst of planning strategy for the most significant hotel companies from acr...

AHLA Statement in Support of the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act

AHLA | June 1, 2023

WASHINGTON (June 1, 2023) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Chip Rogers is speaking out today in support of the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act (H.R.3734), which was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Lloyd Smucker. “The Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act is an important bill that would help improve one of the most challenging labor markets we’ve seen in decades,” said AHLA President & CEO Chip Rogers. “By creating a new, H-2C nonimmigrant visa classification as part of the Immigration and Nationality Act, the bill would connect employers wi...

AAHOA | May 30, 2023

ATLANTA, Ga., May 25 – New Jersey lawmakers today voted in favor of legislation to help restore balance to the relationship between hotel Franchisors and Franchisees, advancing a bill backed by the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) that would ensure greater fairness in the system and strengthen protections for franchise businesses. New Jersey’s Assembly Bill 1958, which passed the Assembly today, supports AAHOA’s four core pillars of franchise advocacy to reform rules for mandated vendors, rebates, loyalty programs and new fees. AAHOA represents more than 60% of U.S. hotel owners and nearly half of all New Jersey hot...

Nomadix Passpoint Named Semi-Finalist in HTNG TechOvation Awards

Nomadix | May 30, 2023

Bringing Connected Experiences to Life at The Hospitality Show LOS ANGELES, Calif. – May 30, 2021 - ​​Nomadix® Inc​., bringing connected experiences to life, today announced the Nomadix Passpoint solution has been named a semi-finalist in the HTNG TechOvation Awards, which recognize and reward leading technology innovations throughout all sectors of the hospitality industry each year. Nomadix is the first and only technology provider to commercially productize Nomadix Passpoint for hospitality and deliver with real-world deployments globally for a major brand. The benefits and momentum of Nomadix Passpoint will be presented during...

Agilysys to Participate in 20th Annual Craig-Hallum Capital Group Institutional Investor Conference May 31st in Minneapolis

Agilysys | May 30, 2023

ALPHARETTA, GA — May 30, 2023 — Agilysys, Inc., (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality software solutions that deliver High Return Hospitality, today announced it will participate in the 20th Annual Craig-Hallum Capital Group Institutional Investor Conference, which will be held in person at the Depot Renaissance Hotel Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. This multi-industry investor conference features the opportunity for Craig-Hallum’s institutional clients to meet formally with corporate management from more than 130 public companies. Agilysys Chief Executive Officer Ramesh Srinivasa...

HFTP Announces PROVision Partners as Exclusive Sponsor of Entrepreneur 20X Toronto

HFTP | May 25, 2023

The hospitality technology start-up pitch competition will present innovative solutions to a panel of judges and audience at HITEC Toronto on June 28 Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), is pleased to announce PROVision Partners as the exclusive sponsor of Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) Toronto. The successful pitch competition featuring hospitality technology start-ups will take place as a Headliner presentation at HITEC Toronto on Wednesday, June 28 beginning at 8:15 a.m. Now entering their second consecutive year as t...

U.S. Travel’s IPW in San Antonio Sets Stage for Future Inbound Travel Growth

U.S. Travel Association | May 24, 2023

Nearly 5,000 attendees from more than 60 countries gathered in San Antonio, Texas, May 20-24 for the 54th annual IPW—the travel industry's premier international marketplace and the largest generator of inbound travel to the United States. “The thousands of attendees we welcomed this week is indicative of the strong demand we are seeing for inbound travel to the U.S.,” said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. IPW convened domestic travel professionals together with international tour operators, buyers and wholesalers from around the world, to meet under one roof—the Henry B. González Convention Center—for...

Tripadvisor Reveals Top-Rated Hotels in 2023 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards

Tripadvisor | May 23, 2023

Accommodations Recognized in 10 Subcategories - in the U.S., Regionally and Globally 2023 Awards include Two Brand New Categories: The Best Hotels with Spas and the Best Hotels for Sleep Rambagh Palace in India World's No.1; Perry Lane in Savannah Best in U.S. NEEDHAM, Mass., May 23, 2023 -- Today, Tripadvisor® announced the winners of its 2023 Travelers' Choice® Best of the Best Hotel Awards. In its 21st edition, the awards align with the kickoff of the summer travel season, providing inspiration by revealing the best places to stay in the U.S. and around the world. Tripadvisor analyzed 12 months of review data (January 1, 2022�...

HSMAI Announces Marketing Award Honorees

HSMAI | May 23, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: McLean, VA (May 23, 2023) – The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will celebrate three remarkable marketing leaders during HSMAI’s Marketing Strategy Conference in Toronto on June 27. Jay Hubbs, CHDM, Vice President-Advertising, Marketing, Innovation and Analytics of BWH Hotels, and John White, CRME, CHBA, CHDM, Director of Sales & Marketing at Kaanapali Beach Hotel, will be presented with the Marketing Professional of the Year Awards for corporate and single/multi-unit categories, respectively. Dr. Makarand Mody, Associate Professor of Hospitality Marketing at Boston University, ...

IHG Hotels & Resorts Underlines Commitment to Growth and Leadership in the Premium Category

IHG Hotels & Resorts | May 22, 2023

ATLANTA (May 22, 2023) – IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) recently outlined its strategies to help premium portfolio owners drive hotel performance and revenue and elevate the guest experience during its first IHG Americas Premium Investors & Leadership Conference. Held May 8-10 at the voco Chicago Downtown hotel, the Conference brought together more than 500 owners, general managers, sponsors and corporate colleagues for three energizing days of networking, presentations and discussions on super-charging brand delivery and profitability. The Conference focused on the recent successes and continued evolution of four key brands –�...

SURVEY: Most Americans More Likely to Stay in Hotels, Vacation This Summer vs. Last

AHLA | May 22, 2023

WASHINGTON (May 22, 2023) – This summer, most adults are more likely than they were in the summer of 2022 to stay in a hotel and take vacation trips, according to a new national Hotel Booking Index survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult. Thinking about the summer ahead, most adults report being more likely than they were in 2022 to stay in a hotel (56%), take more frequent (55%) and longer (52%) leisure or vacation trips, the survey says. According to the findings, hotels are the top lodging choice among those planning to travel for business (77%) and leisure (54%)...

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions Named “Overall TravelTech Company of the Year” in 2023 TravelTech Breakthrough Awards Program

ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions | May 22, 2023

Prestigious Annual Awards Program Recognizes Standout Travel Technology Companies, Products, and Services Around the World Stockholm – May 22, 2023 – ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions today announced it has been selected as “Overall TravelTech Company of the Year” in the inaugural TravelTech Breakthrough Awards program conducted by TravelTech Breakthrough, a leading independent market intelligence organization that evaluates and recognizes standout travel technology companies, products and services around the globe. Recent advances by ASSA ABLOY Global Solutions that led to its being named this year’s winner include the unveiling o...

HFTP Announces Participating Startups for Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) at HITEC Dubai Co-Located With The Hotel Show Dubai

HFTP | May 19, 2023

AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (May 19, 2023) – Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producers of Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), has announced the nine outstanding startups participating in Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) Dubai held on May 23, 2023 at HITEC Dubai, co-located with The Hotel Show Dubai. As the premier hospitality technology pitch competition for nearly a decade, Entrepreneur 20X is a unique opportunity for startups to gain visibility and credibility in the industry and network with fellow solution providers and influential industry professionals. Participants will have fou...

AHLA, IFBTA Announce Technology Partnership

AHLA | May 19, 2023

WASHINGTON (May 19, 2023) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the International Food and Beverage Technology Association (IFBTA) today announced a new strategic partnership that will more closely align the two associations to benefit their respective members and advance technology within the hospitality and foodservice industries. The partnership will enhance AHLA’s connectivity to food and beverage technology content and key industry suppliers while expanding IFBTA’s organizational reach by aligning it with America’s largest hotel association. The new agreement includes the following areas of collaborati...

Hundreds of Hoteliers Lobby Congress for More Workers

AHLA | May 19, 2023

WASHINGTON (May 19, 2023) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) this week hosted its Hotels on the Hill fly-in on Capitol Hill. More than 200 hoteliers representing 30-plus states met with members of Congress to share how labor shortages are impacting hotels and lobby for policies to help grow the hotel workforce. The event took place May 15-17 and included more than 100 meetings with House and Senate offices, including House and Senate leadership. During the event, hoteliers urged Congress to: Expand the legal H-2B guestworker program by including an H-2B Returning Worker Exemption in the Fiscal Year 2024 Depar...

American Hotels Support Nearly One in 25 U.S. Jobs

AHLA | May 18, 2023

New research highlights hotel industry’s significant economic impact Click here for state-by-state economy-wide hotel guest spending Click here for state-by-state hotel wages and salaries Click here for state-by-state hotel federal, state, and local taxes WASHINGTON (May 18, 2023) –  American hotels support 8.3 million American jobs, which is equivalent to nearly one in 25 U.S. jobs, according to an economic analysis released today by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Oxford Economics. The study, which includes a breakdown of the hotel industry’s economic impact in every state and congressional dis...

Exhibit Space for HFTP’s HITEC 2023 Is Sold Out, Wait List Added; 325+ Hospitality Technology Companies Represented

HFTP | May 18, 2023

The largest and longest-running hospitality technology event will be held June 26-29 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto. The 78,000-square-feet exhibit hall will showcase the industry’s most innovative technology. Exhibit Space for HFTP’s HITEC 2023 is Sold Out, 325+ Hospitality Technology Companies Represented  Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has just announced that exhibit space for the 2023 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is sold out, and a waiting list for interested companies has been started. The status is a signifier of the contin...

HSMAI Announces 2023 Revenue Optimization Honorees

HSMAI | May 17, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: McLean, VA (May 17, 2023) – The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will celebrate four outstanding revenue optimization leaders during HSMAI ROC Americas in Toronto on June 28, part of HSMAI Commercial Strategy Week 2023. HSMAI will honor Andrew Rubinacci with the prestigious Vanguard Award for Achievement in Revenue Optimization. Monika Morrobel, CRME, CHDM, Senior Corporate Director of Commercial Strategy at Kessler Collection and Don Hood, Director of Commercial Services at Hyatt Centric Key West Resort & Spa, will be presented with the Revenue Professional of the Year Awards for ...

Questex to Assume Management Control of the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference Following June 2023 Event

NYU SPS Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality | May 16, 2023

NEW YORK, May 16, 2023-- Questex, a leading information services and event company, today announces it has agreed to assume management control of the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference from the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) starting with the 2024 edition. This strategy fits perfectly with Questex’s initiative to build on its leading position in the operational real estate and hospitality marketplace, enhancing its powerful global hospitality portfolio. The amount of the transaction was not disclosed. The NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, whose 45th annual conferenc...

Is Facebook Still an Effective Marketing Vehicle for Hotels?

Lodging Interactive | May 16, 2023

For years, critics have been prognosticating the downfall of Facebook, with many so-called "experts" predicting that the platform's user base would dwindle, and its relevance would fade. However, despite the numerous claims that Facebook is dead, the social media giant continues to thrive, especially when it comes to advertising and marketing within the hospitality vertical. In this post, we share our thoughts on why Facebook remains the top platform for marketers, thanks to its powerful ad targeting and ROI tracking abilities. The Failed Predictions The Decline of Facebook's User Base: Many experts had claimed that Facebook's user b...

‘Travel Works for America’ National Advocacy Tour Launches With First Stop on Capitol Hill

U.S. Travel Association | May 15, 2023

Travel Works for America—a national advocacy tour designed to highlight the $2.6 trillion economic impact and far-reaching contributions created by travel—relaunched this week in the Washington, DC, region. “Our Travel Works activations will take the powerful message of the industry’s impact on the American economy from Capitol Hill to cities across the nation, demonstrating for lawmakers and community leaders how travel benefits not only their regions but also other sectors within the economy,” said Geoff Freeman, president and CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. The May 10 kickoff—held during the 40th anniversary of Nation...

HFTP to Host AAHOA President/CEO for a Virtual Legislative Update

AAHOA | May 11, 2023

May 11, 2023 (Austin, Texas USA) — Later this month, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is featuring Laura Lee Blake, president and CEO of the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA), for an HFTP Virtual Education webinar: “U.S. Legislative Updates from AAHOA.” The webinar is scheduled for May 23 at 1:00 p.m. CDT and is complimentary to all industry stakeholders. This exchange is part of a deepening partnership between the associations with a shared pursuit to advance the hospitality environment to the benefit of their members and the overall industry. “This webinar is an example of our asso...

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran to Serve as Co-Chair of Senate Travel and Tourism Caucus

U.S. Travel Association | May 11, 2023

U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) has been named co-chair of the Senate Travel and Tourism Caucus, the bipartisan body of 23 members that champions efforts to increase and support travel to and within the United States. He joins Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), who also serves as caucus co-chair. Senator Moran steps into the co-chair role previously held by former U.S. Senator Roy Blunt. “It’s always a joy to share the beauty of a sunset in the Flint Hills or the boyhood home and library of President Eisenhower in Abilene,” said Sen. Moran. “Tourism helps drive economic investment in local communities, and as co-chair of the Senate...