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IHG Hotels & Resorts Honors Top Performing Americas Hotels With Spirit of True Hospitality Awards
IHG Hotels & Resorts | May 27, 2022
Annual awards program celebrates hotels for exceptional cleanliness and guest satisfaction IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, recently recognized nearly 400 hotels and their respective teams as Spirit of True Hospitality Awards recipients for their 2021 accomplishments. The annual awards program acknowledges hotels across the Americas – including the U.S., Canada and Latin America – for exceptional performance among several key customer criteria, including cleanliness and overall customer service and satisfaction. Considered the most prestigious honor among IHG Hotels & Resorts properties, ...
73% of Americans Plan to Travel This Summer – But Inflation Has Forced Some to Alter Their Plans
ValuePenguin | May 26, 2022
ValuePenguin Survey Finds Americans Will Take Fewer Trips but Plan to Spend More Money While on Vacation NEW YORK, May 26, 2022 -- After a 2-year slump, summer travel is heating up. A new ValuePenguin Survey finds that 73% of Americans are ready to cross off coveted destinations from their bucket lists but not everyone is ready to splurge. Soaring costs and a lingering pandemic have some opting out and staying home. Highlights More Americans plan to travel this year - On average they plan to spend about $2,700 per trip, up $300 from 2021. High costs keep others from vacationing - 57% of those who aren't traveling this su...
HFTP Announces Participating Startups for Entrepreneur 20X (E20X) at HITEC Orlando and Winners for E20X at HITEC Dubai in 2022
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) | May 26, 2022
Three innovative hospitality technology startups receive top awards during E20X competition at HITEC Dubai on May 25, just as eight startups are selected to pitch during the next E20X event at HITEC Orlando this June. Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), producer of Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), announces the exceptional startups to receive awards at E20X Dubai held May 25, 2022 at HITEC Dubai, co-located with The Hotel Show at the Dubai World Trade Center. HFTP’s E20X startup pitch competition gives passionate startups the chance to gain valuable industry exposure and...
Grand Pacific Resorts Celebrates Multiple ARDA 2022 Wins
Grand Pacific Resorts | May 26, 2022
CARLSBAD, CA, May 2022 —Grand Pacific Resorts returned triumphant from the American Resort Development Association (ARDA) Conference with three new ARDA Awards in tow, further solidifying its reputation as an award-winning resort management company. Every year, ARDA recognizes timeshare industry professionals and programs for their noteworthy accomplishments and excellence in a range of competitive categories. Grand Pacific Resort’s Marketing & Communications Team won the Best Communications Team Award, and individual Grand Pacific Resort associates earned awards in their respective categories: Shannon Kucharski from San Clemente C...
ISHC Young Leader Award Goes to Theo Bortoluzzi
ISHC | May 25, 2022
Berlin — 25 May 2022 — The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) in partnership with the International Hospitality Investment Forum (IHIF) presented the prestigious ISHC Young Leader Award to Theo Bortoluzzi, the youngest member of the Kerten Hospitality team. Theo has grown from Intern to Business Development Manager in just two short years. Based in Barcelona, Theo was instrumental in the signing of Kerten Hospitality’s first deal in Europe and is currently spearheading projects that help support the development of more sustainable properties. Theo has been recognized as a 30 Under 30 by Hotelier Middle East. ...
Atlanta Hospitality Alliance (AHA) Names Kim Bardoul President
Atlanta Hospitality Alliance (AHA) | May 25, 2022
ATLANTA, May 25, 2022—The Atlanta Hospitality Alliance (AHA), the premier peer-to-peer learning and networking organization for current and future hospitality investment leaders in Atlanta, - announced its 2022 Board of Directors, including naming Kim Bardoul as president. The organization also announced a restructuring of its membership platform. “Kim’s hospitality bona fides are impeccable, and her Atlanta roots run deep, making her the ideal candidate to lead the AHA for the coming year,” said Jatin Desai, managing principal/CFO, Peachtree Hotel Group, and immediate past chair, AHA. “In addition to her work with us, she is...
Getting Back to Getaways: 2022 Deloitte Summer Travel Survey
Deloitte Transportation, Hospitality & Services | May 24, 2022
Against the backdrop of a persisting pandemic, the Deloitte 2022 summer leisure travel survey explores Americans’ travel intent Eileen Crowley Michael Daher Peter Caputo United States United States United States Anthony J. Jackson Maggie Rauch Bryan Terry United States United States United States As the COVID-19 pandemic moves through unpredictable ups and downs, intent to travel continues to climb higher. Unhindered by continued news about variants or by rising airfares and hotel rates, travel intent has reached a level that would have been high befo...
HFTP Announces 2022 Inductees to the Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame: Jeff Bzdawka and Jeff Edwards; Honored at HITEC Orlando Next Month
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals | May 23, 2022
The industry icons will be recognized for their influential role in advancing hospitality technology in a special presentation on June 28, 2022. Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) is pleased to announce two champions of hospitality technology, Jeff Bzdawka and Jeff Edwards as the 2022 HFTP International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame inductees, both recognized for their experience and leadership in promoting hospitality innovation and technology. Bzdawka serves as CEO at Knowland. Edwards is senior vice president of Property, Owner and Enterprise Products and Platforms at InterContinental Hotels Group (IH...
Sustainability Momentum Builds for Corporate Travel and Meeting Management According to New Research From GBTA and Cvent
Global Business Travel Association | May 19, 2022
Alexandria, VA – Sustainability is at the forefront of global business, but have company commitments to sustainability made their way to corporate travel and meetings management programs? What will it take for companies to make business travel and meetings more sustainable? A new report from Global Business Travel Association and Cvent – “The Journey to More Sustainable Corporate Travel and Meetings Management Programs” – surveys corporate travel managers and meeting planners across the U.S., Canada and several European countries about their current sustainability programs and activities. The report reveals where corporate trave...
AHLA Foundation Bolsters Effort to Address Labor Shortage Through Empowering Youth Program
AHLA Foundation | May 16, 2022
50 Opportunity Youth in Los Angeles, New Orleans, Orlando Placed on Fast Track for Jobs in Hotel Industry WASHINGTON (May 16, 2022) – The American Hotel & Lodging Foundation (AHLA Foundation) today announced that more than 50 individuals from traditionally underserved populations have graduated from the Empowering Youth Program (EYP) nationwide and are securing jobs in the hotel industry. This year, the Foundation awarded $175,000 in total to community-based organizations throughout Los Angeles, Orlando, New Orleans and Washington, D.C. that help change the lives of Opportunity Youth between the ages of 16-24 by preparing them for fu...
The 5 Key Trends for Travelers in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
Myriam Younes | May 13, 2022
By Myriam Younes Our most recent Travel Trend Report explains how travel is returning in a big way. We recently shared our key Q1 takeaways for the North American market. In this post, we look at the data for travelers based in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). 1. As restrictions eased, traveler searches surged Just as we observed when looking at global trends for Q1, we saw a big appetite for travel by EMEA travelers at the start of the year. The lift in search volume globally was partially led by travel shoppers in EMEA region, which saw searches up 25% quarter-over-quarter, which was second only to North Amer...
Agilysys Names Veteran Technology Marketer Terrie O’Hanlon as Chief Marketing Officer
Agilysys | May 12, 2022
O’Hanlon was selected by the technology leader for her extensive experience building growth marketing strategies and creating transformative brand value for global technology companies. ALPHARETTA, GA — MAY 12, 2022 — Agilysys, Inc. (NASDAQ: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation SaaS and on-premise hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that it has hired Terrie O’Hanlon as its chief marketing officer (CMO). In this newly created role, O’Hanlon will focus on amplifying the technology leader’s global market presence and driving revenue growth through global marketing initiatives. O’Hanlon...
UniFocus Taps Leading Hospitality Veterans to Serve on Board of Directors
UniFocus | May 12, 2022
Patrick Volz and Mary Jo Dolasinski appointments bolster workforce management provider with expertise in global finance, employee operations and talent management to ensure sustainable company growth that aligns with hospitality industry needs. DALLAS, TX— May 11, 2022—UniFocus, a leading workforce management platform, has today announced new additions to its Board of Directors with the appointments of Patrick Volz and Mary Jo Dolasinski. With the two industry professionals bringing more than 40 years of combined hospitality market expertise, UniFocus is set to leverage their unique knowledge and experience to maintain its innovative ...
Agilysys to Participate in 17th Annual Needham Technology & Media Conference
Agilysys | May 11, 2022
ALPHARETTA, GA — May 11, 2022 — Agilysys, Inc., (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation SaaS and on-premise hospitality software solutions and services, today announced it will be participating in the 17th Annual Needham Technology & Media Conference to be held virtually on May 18, and May 19, 2022 from 7:00 a.m. ET to 6:00 p.m. ET on both days. Agilysys Chief Financial Officer, Dave Wood will be hosting one-on-one meetings with investors and analysts Wednesday, May 18, and Thursday May 19, 2022. Requests for one-on-one meetings are handled directly through the Needham Technology & Media Conference organi...
Hyatt Unveils the New Inclusive Collection, a Global Portfolio of Luxury All-Inclusive Resort Brands
Hyatt Hotels Corporation | May 10, 2022
CHICAGO (May 10, 2022) – Launching the newest collection focused on leisure demand, Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) is proud to announce the Inclusive Collection, a new global portfolio of nine distinct luxury all-inclusive resort brands. Resorts in Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection deliver immersive, elevated and seamless all-inclusive experiences – helping guests and members celebrate the big moments, little moments, and everything in between. The new Inclusive Collection of luxury all-inclusive resort brands cater to every guest and member’s wish to create more meaningful and rewarding experiences with best-in-class luxury resor...
AAHOA Celebrates the Retirement of J.W. “Bill” Marriott, Jr., With Lifetime Achievement Award
AAHOA | May 9, 2022
ATLANTA, Ga., May 6 – Today, AAHOA celebrates the career of J.W. “Bill” Marriott, Jr., as he retires as Marriott International Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board. As stated by Marriott International, “he leaves the company after 66 years of unparalleled service and leadership.” During AAHOACON22 last month, Mr. Marriott was presented with the AAHOA Lifetime Achievement Award, which is given to an individual whose contributions and dedication to the hotel industry have spanned their entire career. Individuals are honored with this prestigious award because they raise up not only their own organizations, but everyone ...
HITEC, Celebrating Its 50th Anniversary, Announces Forward-Thinking Headliner Sessions Line-Up
HFTP | May 5, 2022
Each day at the world’s largest hospitality technology exposition and conference features transformative presentations, including from speakers Simon T. Bailey and Cheryl Cran, plus the E20X start-up pitch competition and a hospitality CIO panel. After five momentous decades, the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®) is stepping into its next era with four eventful Headliner Sessions, one each day of the event. The presentations each will provide a transformative perspective on how we do business. Produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®), HITEC Orlando will take place from ...
Choice Hotels Advances Franchising Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs With Newly Enhanced ‘HERtels by Choice’ Program
Choice Hotels International | May 5, 2022
ROCKVILLE, Md., May 4, 2022 -- Underscoring its commitment to increasing diversity across the hospitality industry and among its owner base, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is expanding its emerging markets development program with the launch of HERtels by Choice. For nearly 20 years, Choice's emerging markets development program has been dedicated to extending the opportunity of hotel ownership to underrepresented populations, including women entrepreneurs. This newly enhanced program will provide dedicated training, education, mentorship, and financial assistance to advance and empower women entrepreneurs and ensure they thri...
AHLA Launches “Hospitality Is Working” Campaign With Focus on Reigniting Travel
American Hotel & Lodging Association | May 5, 2022
National Effort to Highlight Hotels’ Commitment to Workforce, Guests, Communities WASHINGTON (May 5, 2022) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today relaunched its Hospitality is Working campaign, seeking to reignite travel nationwide and showcase the economic and community benefits hotels provide in neighborhoods across the country. Hospitality is Working showcases the broad range of benefits hotels provide the communities they serve while highlighting the industry’s strong commitment to investing in its workforce, providing quality career opportunities, and protecting employees and guests as more and more American...
She Has a Deal Announces Pitch Competition Winning Teams
She Has a Deal | May 4, 2022
Hotel Investment Pitch Competition Awards $100,000 in Deal Equity McLEAN, Va., May 4, 2022—Officials of She Has a Deal (SHaD), a real estate investment platform that creates new pathways to hotel ownership and development for women, today announced the winners of events held Thursday, April 28, and Friday, April 29. Over the last year, participants in two competition tracks completed more than 40 hours of intensive hotel investment education to learn how to source, evaluate and raise capital for a real hotel deal. The “Early Career” track was comprised of women either pursuing college and graduate degrees or recent graduates. The ...
With One Year to Deadline, U.S. Travel Calls for Extension of REAL ID Act in Wake of Pandemic
U.S. Travel Association | May 4, 2022
WASHINGTON (May 3, 2022)—U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement calling on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to delay the implementation of the REAL ID Act, which is set to take full effect one year from today on May 3, 2023: “U.S. Travel supports the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s push to educate individuals on the need to acquire a REAL ID, but we also recognize that the pandemic created a significant hurdle to the widespread adoption of REAL ID. As we look ahead to next year’s deadline, it is clear that Americans will n...
“Hotel Tech : Innovators + Influencers” Podcast Launches
Hotel Tech: Innovators + Influencers | May 4, 2022
No Vacancy’s Glenn Haussman and Michael Frenkel’s Travel Conversations New Podcast Features Peer-to-Peer Conversations with the Leaders Shaping the Industry’s Reinvention and Disruption NEW YORK, May 4, 2022 – Two hospitality industry thought leaders are teaming up to tell the stories of the visionaries who are funding, disrupting, and reinventing the future of hotel technology. Hosted by Glenn Haussman and Michael Frenkel, “Hotel Tech: Innovators + Influencers” is a 12-part limited podcast series sharing stories of how inspiration and innovation created a new class of hospitality tech leaders; and how they are shaping the futu...
AAHOA Names New President & CEO
AAHOA | May 3, 2022
ATLANTA, Ga., May 3 – Following a vote by the AAHOA Board of Directors, Laura Lee Blake, Esq., will be the new President and CEO of AAHOA, the nation’s largest hotel owners association, effective May 16, 2022. Blake will succeed Ken Greene, who served in the role for a short time in 2021 and part of 2022. Blake has been an attorney for more than 25 years and most recently was a partner with Connor, Fletcher, and Hedenkamp LLP in Irvine, California. She brings decades of experience in the fields of law, government, business, and academia to AAHOA. But she isn’t a newcomer to the organization. Blake previously worked for AAHOA for near...
Hundreds of Travel Organizations Rally for National Travel and Tourism Week
U.S. Travel Association | May 3, 2022
WASHINGTON - Hundreds of travel organizations and businesses across the U.S. will celebrate National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) this week with live and in-person events, spotlighting the critical role that travel plays in driving economic growth and recovery through the theme Future of Travel. This year’s theme elevates travel’s bright future and how the industry can restore the workforce, help communities accelerate economic recovery, foster sustainability, usher in new innovations and reconnect travelers of all backgrounds. Follow NTTW rallies and events throughout the week on social media using the hashtags #NTTW22 and #Fut...
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