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AAHOA Hosts Inaugural, Highly Successful HYPE Ownership Conference in New Orleans
AAHOA | February 12, 2024
NEW ORLEANS, La., Feb. 12 – AAHOA's inaugural HYPE Ownership Conference held this week in New Orleans proved to be worth the hype based on feedback from attendees. Nearly 200 AAHOA Members gathered in the vibrant city of New Orleans for the launch of AAHOA's newest and most exciting initiative: HYPE Ownership: Helping Young Professionals Evolve. This groundbreaking, one-of-a-kind event marked the inception of a platform dedicated to empowering and nurturing the next generation of young professionals in the hospitality industry. This event included educational offerings – panels, roundtables, keynotes, and discussions – extensive ne...
HFTP Announces Inaugural Technology Investment Conference: HITEC-IC, Co-Located With HITEC 2024
HFTP | February 8, 2024
The inaugural conference is scheduled for June 27–28 in Charlotte, N.C.; connecting the investment community with hospitality technology company executives. HFTP offers complimentary registrations to HITEC and HITEC-IC to qualified press professionals. View details on how to register. Austin, Texas (January 8, 2024) — Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) announced the HITEC Investment Conference (HITEC-IC), a new event designed to connect hospitality technology company executives with the investment community. Scheduled for June 27–28, the conference will be co-located with the 2024 Hospitality Industry Te...
HSMAI Americas Announces 2024 Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Led by Chair Andrew Rubinacci
HSMAI | February 7, 2024
McLean, VA (Feb. 7, 2024) – The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is proud to announce the members of its 2024 Americas Board of Directors and Executive Committee, led by new chair, Andrew Rubinacci, who begins a two-year term. HSMAI America’s leaders represent a cross section of the industry’s most respected hotel and hospitality brands, academics, and suppliers. The board is composed of senior travel and hospitality executives from a representative selection of HSMAI members. “I’m honored to step into the role as chair of HSMAI Americas and to have the opportunity to give back to the hospitality i...
ISHC Honors Tracy Prigmore With the Pioneer Award at ALIS
ISHC | February 7, 2024
Los Angeles – February 7, 2024 - The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) in partnership with the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) presented Tracy Prigmore, Founder of TLTsolutions and creator of She Has a Deal., with the 2024 Pioneer Award. Kristie Dickinson, ISHC President and Managing Director/EVP of CHMWarnick presented Prigmore with the award during the conference plenary session. Dickinson remarked, “Tracy is a hotel owner, operator, develop, fund manager, educator, mentor, and founder of the She Has a Deal. pitch competition, which educates and awards equity to women to acquire hotels. She is rele...
Forbes Travel Guide Reveals 2024 Star Awards
Forbes Travel Guide | February 7, 2024
ATLANTA, FEBRUARY 7, 2024 - Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG")—the only independent, global rating system for luxury hotels, restaurants, spas and ocean cruises—today unveiled its 2024 Star Awards. See the full list of honorees on ForbesTravelGuide.com. The hotel ratings expanded into new destinations, including Baku, Azerbaijan; Curacao; Iceland; Sardinia, Italy; Kenya; Algarve and Madeira, Portugal; Rwanda; Koh Samui, Thailand; Rabat, Morocco; Makkah, Saudi Arabia; and St. Vincent and the Grenadines. The 66th annual list spans more than 2,000 properties worldwide. It features 340 Five-Star, 600 Four-Star and 503 Recommended hotels; 78 ...
Hunter Hotel Investment Conference Marks Its 35th Year by Honoring Bob Hunter, Founder, With the 2024 Hunter Conference Award for Excellence and Inspi
Hunter Hotel Investment Conference | February 7, 2024
ATLANTA (February 7, 2024) – The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference (“HUNTER” or “Hunter Conference”) is pleased to present Bob Hunter, Founder of Hunter Hotel Advisors and Hunter Conference, with the 2024 Hunter Conference Award for Excellence and Inspiration. Each year, the award recognizes a hotelier who exemplifies exceptional leadership, citizenship, and innovation. From his start as a hotel broker to founding a nationally attended conference that hosts over 2,000 attendees, Bob Hunter has been a leader that has pioneered relationship-driven business and results. Bob Hunter began his industry career as a general commercial...
U.S. News Reveals the 2024 Best Hotels
U.S. News & World Report | February 6, 2024
Washington, D.C. – U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Vacations, Best Cruise Lines and Best Travel Rewards Programs, today revealed its 14th annual rankings of the Best Hotels. The 2024 rankings highlight more than 37,000 hotels across more than 400 destinations to help travelers find the hotel that suits their needs. For the second year in a row, Acqualina Resort & Residences in Sunny Isles Beach, Florida, takes the No. 1 spot in the Best Hotels in the USA ranking, setting itself apart with its oceanfront pools, memorable dining and Mediterranean-inspired decor. The Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club in Surfsi...
67% of Surveyed Hotels Report Staffing Shortages
AHLA | February 5, 2024
More than 80% of hotels are boosting wages to hire and retain staff WASHINGTON (Feb. 5, 2024) – As more than two thirds of hotels continue to experience staffing shortages, hoteliers are offering more pay and a host of incentives in order to attract and retain talent, according to a new survey conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). Over the last six months, 82% percent of respondents have increased wages, which hit a record high average for hotels in December 2023. In addition, 59% are offering greater flexibility with hours, and 33% are expanding benefits. Nonetheless, 72% say they are still unable to fill ...
AHLA Applauds House Passage of Important Tax Relief for Hotels
AHLA | February 1, 2024
WASHINGTON (Feb. 1, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association President & CEO Chip Rogers released the following statement today after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act (H.R. 7024), which would temporarily extend a number of tax provisions that are critical to the hotel industry. “The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act would provide vital economic help to America’s hotels, encouraging investment in both hotel properties and employees,” said AHLA President & CEO Chip Rogers. “We thank members of the House for passing this important, bipartisan...
Business Travel Industry Anticipates a Strong but Challenging 2024 According to Latest GBTA Poll
GBTA | January 31, 2024
Global industry professionals report strength in business travel numbers, outlook on potential risks ahead, and how travel policies are evolving to meet the needs of a remote / hybrid workforce The global business travel industry has put the pandemic behind it and is riding a wave of momentum at the start of 2024. A majority of travel buyers report increases in bookings and spending for 2023 and expect this year-over-year growth trend to continue as they also prioritize sustainable travel in their organizations. Nearly 60% of travel buyers expect more travel in the coming year, with two-thirds anticipating increases in business travel ...
72% of Americans Likely To Maintain or Increase Hotel Stays in 2024
AHLA | January 31, 2024
But inflation is preventing hotels and other travel-related businesses from reaching full potential WASHINGTON (Jan. 31, 2024) – 72% of Americans say they plan to either maintain or increase their number of hotel stays in 2024 compared to 2023, and hotels remain the top lodging choice for likely travelers, according to a survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and conducted by Morning Consult. The survey found that most Americans (53%) plan to travel overnight for leisure during the next four months, and 32% plan to travel overnight for business. Hotels remain the most popular lodging choice for likely trave...
HSMAI Americas Honors Chapters With Frank W. Berkman Best of the Best Awards
HSMAI | January 30, 2024
McLean, VA (Jan. 30, 2024) – The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Americas announced the recipients of the Frank W. Berkman “Best of the Best” Awards on January 23, 2024, at the HSMAI Mike Leven Leadership Conference in Las Vegas, NV. Named the Best of the Best in chapter leadership and operations, the chapter’s programs and accomplishments serve as best practices for all chapters as they continue to fuel sales, inspire marketing, and optimize revenue for HSMAI members on the local level. This past week, HSMAI chapter leaders gathered at the Mike Leven Leadership Conference to celebrate excellen...
Hotels Will Pay Historic Wages, Generate Record Level of Tax Revenue in 2024
AHLA | January 29, 2024
Despite labor shortages and persistent inflation, industry recovery continues WASHINGTON (Jan. 29, 2024) – Hotels are projected to pay a record amount of wages and generate a record level of tax revenue in 2024, according to the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s 2024 State of the Hotel Industry report. The report, which forecasts that hoteliers will face continued challenges due to nationwide labor shortages while inching closer to 2019 occupancy levels, is based on data and analysis from Oxford Economics and was created in collaboration with AHLA Premier Partners STR, Avendra, Ecolab, Encore, JLL, Oracle, and Towne Park. Top...
HSMAI To Honor GCommerce Solutions With Three Adrian Awards for Outstanding Travel Marketing
GCommerce Solutions | January 29, 2024
Park City, Utah, January 29, 2024 – GCommerce Solutions will be honored for travel marketing excellence by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) at the annual Adrian Awards Celebration Award winners to be celebrated at an in-person event at the New York Marriott Marquis, on February 13, 2024. The Adrian Awards, now in their 67th year, are the largest and most prestigious competition in global travel marketing. For 2023, Adrian Awards are being presented for highlighting the stories of remarkable campaigns, ads, and experiences that sparked a love for travel, igniting a desire for exploration in travel...
ALIS 2024 HVS Takeaways: Upbeat, Optimistic, and an Eye on Innovation
Rod Clough | January 26, 2024
By Rod Clough, Marcus Lee, John Berean, Eric Guerrero, Alice Sherman HVS was a proud sponsor of this year’s ALIS conference, and both our HVS Los Angeles leader Kirsten Smiley and our HVS San Francisco leader John Berean moderated educational and engaging panels at the event. Given that hotel performance metrics remain strong in most markets and difficulties persist in the office and multi-family sectors, both investors and lenders are finding hotels to be a particularly attractive asset class for 2024. Sentiment at the ALIS conference was upbeat, with participants and analysts buoyed by the improved lending economics as of Q4...
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Announces the 12th Annual Pebby Award Nominations
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | January 26, 2024
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.-- Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the “Company”) today announced the nominations for its Twelfth Annual Pebby Awards. The Pebby Award nominees were chosen for their outstanding accomplishments in 2023, as determined by Pebblebrook’s selection committee. The 2024 Pebby Award nominees represent a diverse array of urban hotels and resorts. Leading the pack with multiple nominations are prestigious properties like Hotel Monaco Washington DC, The Westin Copley Place, Boston, and 1 Hotel San Francisco. This year's lineup not only showcases excellence but also sets the stage for what is anticipated to be the most rive...
Global Hospitality Executive Keith Barr to Receive 2024 Cornell Hospitality Icon Award
January 26, 2024
Jan. 26, 2024 (Ithaca, NY) — The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration announced today it has selected Cornell alumnus Keith Barr ’92, IHG’s former chief executive officer, as the recipient of the 2024 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award. The award will be presented at the Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovator Awards ceremony in New York City on June 4, 2024. Barr has spent more than 30 years in the hospitality industry, starting in hotel operations. He was appointed CEO of IHG Hotels & Resorts in July 2017 after serving as chief commercial officer for four years and a member of the executive...
UNWTO Becomes “UN Tourism” to Mark A New Era for Global Sector
January 25, 2024
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) enters a new era today with a new name and brand: UN Tourism. With this new brand, the Organization reaffirms its status as the United Nations specialized agency for tourism and the global leader of tourism for development, driving social and economic change to ensure that “people and planet” are always center stage. To achieve this goal, UN Tourism engaged the services of Interbrand, the leading global branding agency. Interbrand successfully translated the Organization’s renewed vision for tourism into a new visual identity and brand narrative. This involved renaming the Organization, trans...
HFTP Announces Program, Entrepreneur 20X Participants for Digital Horizons 360 Inaugural symposium to discuss issues of AI, self-sovereign identity an
HFTP | January 25, 2024
Inaugural symposium to discuss issues of AI, self-sovereign identity and the future of HFTP Europe Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) has announced the planned roundtable discussion topics set to be considered at its inaugural Digital Horizons 360 (DH360) Symposium next month in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. An invitation-only, non-sales event, DH360 will bring together dozens of hospitality leaders for roundtable discussions on the technologies set to have the biggest industry impact in Europe. This year’s topics include risk mitigation for AI in guest services, local- and globalized data protection challenges i...
Global Revenue Forum Announces Sommet Education as a Multi-City Sponsor for a Day of Unique Educational, Networking, and Commercial Opportunities at G
Sommet Education | January 25, 2024
London - January 25, 2024: The Global Revenue Forum is pleased to announce a partnership with Sommet Education to provide enhanced learning programs and educational opportunities at its upcoming events in London, Milan, Stockholm and Lisbon. Themed “Roadmap to Resilience,” The 30 January Global Revenue Forum will enable attendees to learn new strategies and solutions to help them adjust to today’s evolving market conditions and adapt to the future of hospitality before it arrives. As part of the partnership, Sommet Education will be onsite to meet with hospitality professionals to help build personal roadmaps for 2024, particularl...
NEWH Brings Biennial Leadership Conference to Nashville in 2024
NEWH | January 25, 2024
The three-day event gathers hospitality professionals from across the globe to learn and network Shawano, WI — January 24, 2024 — The Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH)’s biennial Leadership Conference will take place in Nashville, Tennessee from February 15 - 17, 2024. Hosted at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel, the event draws leaders in the hospitality industry from all over the world. Over the three-day conference, attendees will discuss strategy, share insights on emerging trends, and get to know their peers in a lively, encouraging environment. Embodying NEWH’s mission to support the advancement of professio...
AHLA Foundation Hosts 6th Annual Gala to Celebrate Hotel Workforce
The AHLA Foundation | January 24, 2024
Industry’s top honor presented to The Nonantum Resort’s Colby Bracy, Mark Hoplamazian of Hyatt receives 3rd annual Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award LOS ANGELES (Jan. 22, 2024) – AHLA Foundation yesterday hosted its 6th annual Night of a Thousand Stars gala honoring leaders in the hotel and lodging industry – including property-level talent who embody the spirit of hospitality. The event raised nearly $1 million to support AHLA Foundation initiatives aimed at strengthening industry’s workforce and included the Stars of the Industry Awards, commemorating winners for their service to the industry. “The Night ...
Mark Hoplamazian, Hyatt President and Chief Executive Officer, To Receive AHLA/ALIS’s Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award
AHLA | January 22, 2024
LOS ANGELES (January 22, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the AHLA Foundation, and The BHN Group/Northstar Travel Group today announced that Mark Hoplamazian, President and Chief Executive Officer, Hyatt, will be awarded the Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award. Hoplamazian will be recognized during the AHLA Foundation’s fundraising gala, Night of a Thousand Stars on Sunday, January 21, as well as during the 23rd annual Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) on Tuesday, January 23. "Mark’s tenure at the helm of Hyatt is not just inspiring, it's a testament to his remarkable leadership and aptitu...
Hotel Finance: Sign Up Today for Meet the Money 2024!
Jim Butler | January 16, 2024
Early Bird registration is now available for Meet the Money® 2024. Click here to register with a $200 discount off the regular rate of $1,495. Meet the Money® 2024 will be May 6-8, 2024 at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport hotel. More information is available on www.MeetTheMoney.com. Register now to secure your spot for the hospitality industry conference focused on 2024 hotel finance, investment, and deal-making. About Meet the Money® For 30 years, Meet the Money® has created an energetic environment to forge relationships, negotiate deals, and gain an in-depth understanding of hotel investment and finance. Our national ...
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