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Meliá to manage MiM Hotels, owned by Leo Messi
Meliá Hotels International and MiM Hotels, the boutique hospitality brand owned by global football legend Leo Messi, have announced a strategic partnership under which Meliá will assume management of the MiM Hotels portfolio, effective November 1. These distinctive properties will be incorporated into The Meliá Collection, the company’s curated selection of unique, character-rich hotels.
U.S. Travel Association: America’s Travel Economy Has Lost $1 Billion—and Counting
It has been one week since the government shutdown began, and Congress has yet to reach an agreement to restore funding—costing America’s travel economy an estimated $1 billion each week in lost spending.
Outbound Hotels Announces Growth with Expanded CoralTree Hospitality Partnership
To propel its next phase of growth, Outbound Hotels has named CoralTree Hospitality as its exclusive operating partner, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to intentional expansion through expert collaboration.
Valor Hospitality Partners Expands Branded Upscale Footprint with The Summit Hotel, Its First Ohio Property
Leading global hospitality management company, Valor Hospitality Partners, is expanding its Americas portfolio into the Ohio market with the addition of The Summit Hotel, an existing premier independent hotel in Cincinnati. Valor will bring its global independent luxury experience to the property and will join Marriott International’s family of brands with the property's conversion to a Le Méridien, bringing the timeless sophistication and European flair of the brand to ‘The Queen City’ for the very first time.
Waterford Hotel Group Expands Portfolio with New Management Contracts for Sheraton Flowood, Mississippi, and Maison Dupuy, New Orleans
Waterford Hotel Group, a national leader in hospitality management, today announced the addition of two distinguished properties to its growing portfolio: the Sheraton Flowood The Refuge Hotel & Conference Center in Flowood, Mississippi, and the Maison Dupuy Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Renegade Hotels Surges to 10 Properties ahead of the 2025 Lodging Conference
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.
GBTA Foundation Names 2025 WINiT Top 50 Honorees Recognizing Women in the Business Travel Industry
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 Adds Dual-Branded Property in Hometown Hyatt House and Hyatt Place Chicago – Medical/University District
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 Expands Hotel Management Portfolio with Six New 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 Awarded Management of The Shepherd Hotel at Clemson University
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.
U.S. Travel Forecast 2025: Modest Growth but Decline in International Visitors Threatens Economy and Jobs
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 Expands South: Acquires Sheraton Orlando North in Strategic Growth Move
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.
Navigator Award 2025: GBTA Commends MEP Nikolina Brnjac for Commitment to Sustainable Business Travel In Europe
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 joins International Code for Protection of Tourists and hosts landmark conference on tourism law
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.
Trilogy Hotels Expands Its Western Sydney Footprint with Management of Mercure Penrith
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.
Bridge Hospitality Partners Becomes a Preferred Interim Management Service for The Leading Hotels of the World
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).
HFTP Announces 2025 Paragon Award Recipient – Chris Garland
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 Celebrates World Tourism Day 2025 in Melaka, Malaysia: A Milestone for Sustainable Transformation
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.
From Plastic to Playful: GCSTIMES Keycards Go Creative and Interactive
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.