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 –�...