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...
Best Western announces first recipients of Kong Legacy scholarship
BWH HOTEL GROUP has announced the recipients of the first ever David and Louise Kong Legacy Scholarship. The scholarship grants financial assistance to individuals...
RLJ Lodging Trust’s Hale wins Castell Award
HOSPITALITY INVESTMENT EXECUTIVE Leslie Hale has won the third annual Castell Award instituted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association Foundation, a statement said....
NewcrestImage to acquire four LaQuinta hotels
DALLAS-BASED INVESTMENT firm NewcrestImage will acquire four LaQuinta-branded hotels in a joint venture between Highgate and Cerberus. The properties, with 696 rooms total, include...
AHLA trafficking survivors fund receives $1 million donation from major hotel companies
THREE MAJOR U.S. hospitality firms have donated $1 million to the No Room for Trafficking Survivors Fund by the American Hotel & Lodging Association...
AAHOA makes changes to leadership structure
AAHOA MADE CHANGES to two leadership positions Monday with a promotion and a new hire. Heather Carnes to executive vice president for communications and...
Exec Survey: Reducing business travel saves short-term, costs long-term
OVER HALF OF large company CEOs believe that reducing business travel may give short-term savings but will impact revenue in the long-term, according to...
Survey: 97 percent of AHLA members experiencing staffing problems
STAFFING PROBLEMS CONTINUE for 97 percent of American Hotel & Lodging Association members, according to a recent survey. In response, AHLA is expanding its...
