Choice Hotels finishes acquisition of Radisson Americas
CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL has completed its acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas for $675 million. The transaction includes Radisson’s franchise business, operations and intellectual property.
The...
Recovery gap between extended-stay hotels, others closer in first half of the year
AS THE FIRST half of 2022 ended, U.S. hotels overall were catching up with extended-stay hotels in terms of recovery, according to a report...
USTA launches Sustainable Travel Coalition
THE U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION recently launched the Sustainable Travel Coalition to align the travel, transportation and technology sectors to create a more sustainable U.S....
Hotel Data Conference sold out for first time since 2019
THE 14th ANNUAL Hotel Data Conference, the gathering of the industry data community, has been sold out for the first time since 2019 with...
AAHOA launches ‘ElevateHER’ initiative
Editor's note: After the original publication of this article, AAHOA renamed the "ElevateHER" program to "HerOwnership."
AAHOA’S NEWEST PROJECT aimed at promoting women in hospitality...
AHLA Foundation launches trafficking prevention training program for hotel industry
THE AMERICAN HOTEL & Lodging Association philanthropy branch AHLA Foundation has launched a trafficking prevention training program for the hotel industry in collaboration with...
Survey: Two-thirds of Americans say reunions are most joyful summer vacations
TWO-THIRDS OF U.S. travelers think that family and friend reunions bring the most joyful summer vacations, according to a survey from G6 Hospitality’s Motel...
Letter says Marriott is ‘re-evaluating’ relationship with AAHOA
A LETTER APPEARING to be from Marriott International stating that the company was “re-evaluating” its official relationship with AAHOA over the association’s new stance...
Hyatt expands collaboration with Knowland
HYATT CORP. HAS expanded its relationship with group hospitality analytics firm Knowland, a statement said. The new partnership is aimed at increasing sales, the...
Florida AG targets vacation rental scams
FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL Ashley Moody is targeting fake postings offering vacation rental properties. The state’s campaign against these specific scams plays into AAHOA’s call...
