Renegade Hotels, the newly launched focus-service platform from Rebel Hotel Company, has reached a key milestone just four months after its debut - ten hotels are now operating under the Renegade umbrella, spanning brands from Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Choice Hotels. This rapid growth comes as Renegade prepares to make an appearance at The Lodging Conference 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona this week.
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), through its cause-led arm the GBTA Foundation, has announced the 2025 WINiT Top 50, honoring industry leaders, rising talent and corporate champions who elevate and celebrate women in the business travel and meetings sector.
First Hospitality, a national hotel operating, management, and development company, has assumed management and operations of the Hyatt House and Hyatt Place Chicago – Medical/University District. This dual-branded property marks First Hospitality’s fifth multi-brand hotel and expands the company’s Chicagoland presence to 16 properties.
Peachtree Group’s (“Peachtree”) hospitality management division has added six new hotels to its growing third-party management platform, underscoring the company’s ability to deliver best-in-class operations for hotel owners nationwide.
White Lodging, one of the hospitality industry’s leading hotel development, ownership, and management companies, has begun managing The Shepherd Hotel in Clemson, South Carolina. This partnership reflects an alignment of values between White Lodging and The Shepherd Hotel brand, both of which are committed to a culture of caring and cultivating the next generation of industry leaders.
The U.S. Travel Association released its updated Travel Forecast, projecting little growth in travel spending for 2025 but a significant decline in international inbound travel—a critical driver of the U.S. economy, jobs and global influence.
Rebel Hotel Company, a leading hotel operator, is proud to announce the addition of the Sheraton Orlando North Hotel to its growing portfolio of managed properties. Located in the heart of Maitland Center Office Park, the property features newly renovated guest rooms, over 20,000 square feet of meeting space, and a resort-style outdoor pool, making it a premier choice for business and leisure travelers alike.
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is pleased to announce the awarding of its prestigious 2025 “GBTA Navigator Award” to Member of the European Parliament Nikolina Brnjac (EPP, Croatia) for her advocacy contributions to the business travel industry.
Malta has become the 29th country globally, and the 6th in Europe, to adhere to the International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT). The move marks a significant step in strengthening global commitments to travellers’ rights and consumer protection.
Independent hotel management company Trilogy Hotels has commenced operations of the Mercure Penrith, a contemporary hotel adjacent to the Panthers Penrith Leagues Club. Together with the Club, Pullman Penrith and Western Sydney Convention Centre, this move builds a fully integrated sports, entertainment and accommodation precinct.
As of September 2025, BHP is proud to announce that it has become a preferred service provider of The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW).
Christopher Garland was selected as the 2025 Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) Paragon Award recipient for his significant contribution in guiding industry professionals in financial reporting for hotel companies through leadership roles with the association. Garland is an active participant in the Global Finance Committee (GFC), the group behind the recently-released 12th revision of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry. Garland will be recognized at the upcoming HFTP Annual Convention on October 22 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Fla.
UN Tourism celebrated World Tourism Day 2025 in the historic city of Melaka, Malaysia, under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” This global Day of Recognition for the sector and its vital importance marked a pivotal moment in advancing tourism as a catalyst for positive change, resilience, and sustainable development worldwide.
A hotel keycard may be small, but its impact on the guest journey can be monumental. That was the message from GCSTIMES, which presented its vision for the future of keycard innovation at the Wyndham SEAPR General Managers Conference in Thailand this month.
Aimbridge Hospitality, the world's leading third-party hotel management company, today announced that it has assumed management of the Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana and Wyndham Alltra Samaná, two all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic.
A guest walks into their room, the day’s journey still lingering in their mind. With a gentle touch, they unlock the door using a PLA key card, minimalist and eco-chic. They place it on the desk, and then almost without thinking, their gaze drifts toward the window.
The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) is set to establish a Tourism Law Observatory for the Middle East. This pioneering initiative will support the development and harmonization of legal and regulatory frameworks for tourism across the region.
The owner’s exit strategy must be considered as soon as the operator is selected, and the Hotel Management Agreement (HMA) negotiated. Indeed, a well-structured exit strategy can help avoid a costly dispute and preserve an asset’s value and liquidity. The following key points, illustrated by real-life examples, should be considered.
In the evolving landscape of sustainable hospitality, the smallest details are gaining the greatest attention. With environmental responsibility shaping guest expectations worldwide, GCSTIMES has introduced a range of eco pens designed specifically for hotels, resorts, and conference venues.
AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), today announced that Marriott International Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development Leeny Oberg will receive the Peggy Berg Castell Award for her extensive efforts to elevate and advance women in the hospitality industry. The award will be given on October 7 at The Lodging Conference 2025 in Phoenix, Az.