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UN Tourism and Germany pave the way towards inclusive employment and accessibility
UN Tourism has joined the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) to shift the mind-sets of destinations and businesses regarding workers and customers with disabilities.
Hospitality America Once Again Named USA Today ‘Top Workplaces 2025’
For a second consecutive year, third-party hotel management company Hospitality America has earned the “Top Workplaces 2025” award, co-sponsored by USA Today and Energage™. The program celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that have built great cultures. In the words of company employees, it’s Hospitality America’s “Engagement,” “Alignment,” “Performance,” “Connection,” and “Coaching,” that earned it this coveted accomplishment.
Hotel Equities Forms Strategic Partnership with Pinnacle Hotel Group
Hotel owner, operator and developer, Hotel Equities (“HE”), announced today a strategic partnership with well-respected, Arkansas-based Pinnacle Hotel Group. Pinnacle’s current hotel portfolio and its robust development pipeline will be integrated into Hotel Equities’ management platform effective May 1st and includes properties from globally recognized brands Marriott, Hilton, and IHG.
AAHOA Members Champion for Hotel Industry Priorities in Washington as New Administration Takes Office
AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association), the largest hotel owners association in the world, held its Spring National Advocacy Conference (SNAC) in Washington, D.C., bringing together hotel owners from across the country to engage directly with lawmakers. As part of AAHOA’s year-round advocacy efforts, these national advocacy conferences take place twice a year—each spring and fall—to ensure that the voices of America’s hotel owners remain a priority in federal policymaking.
TPG Hotels & Resorts Expands Managed Portfolio with Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Market Center
TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's premier hospitality management firms, announced today the addition of the Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Market Center to its managed portfolio.
Les Roches and Glion Reaffirm Global Leadership and Excellence in Hospitality Education with Top Rankings in QS World University Rankings 2025
Lausanne, 12th March 2025 – The QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025 have once again recognized Les Roches and Glion Institute of Higher Education as two of the world’s leading institutions in hospitality and leisure management. Les Roches secured the number 2 position worldwide, while Glion placed number 6, reinforcing their excellence in hospitality education and their ongoing commitment to shaping future industry leaders.
Uzbekistan joins the International Code for the Protection of Tourists
The ICPT is a unified global framework designed to protect tourists, particularly in emergency situations, and to safeguard their rights and responsibilities as consumers. By adhering to this code, Uzbekistan reinforces its dedication to enhancing guarantees and legal protections for tourists and further complements its ongoing efforts in collaboration with UN Tourism to strengthen global tourism standards.
WTTC Announces Vice Chair & Founding Partners for "Together in Travel" Initiative to Foster Small Business Growth Across the Global Travel Ecosystem
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today announced Andrea Grisdale, Founder and CEO of IC Bellagio as Vice Chair of its new initiative, Together in Travel, alongside thirteen founding partners.
Hyatt Announces The Corry Oakes Strategic Partner Award at 2025 Americas Owners Conference
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced the renaming of its Strategic Partner award to The Corry Oakes Strategic Partner Award, honoring the legacy of OTO Development’s co-founder and CEO who passed away unexpectedly in 2022. This award, as well as additional honors including two new categories, Purpose & Care and Operational Excellence, were presented at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar during Hyatt’s 2025 Americas Owners Conference. The theme of the conference, Business is Personal, was reflected throughout the award presentations, which celebrated the deep relationships and personal commitments that drive success across Hyatt’s owner, operator, and developer community.
UN Tourism Opens Regional Office for the Americas in Rio
The new Regional Office will focus on strengthening investment promotion. One of its first key outcomes will be a set of guidelines aimed at boosting green investments, recognizing the importance of biodiversity for tourism in the Americas. The Rio Office will also develop a strategy for the technical training of young people, equipping them with the professional skills needed for the sector’s growth throughout the region.
Peregrine Hospitality Expands Portfolio
Peregrine Hospitality (“Peregrine”), a full-service hospitality company that manages a portfolio that includes high profile leisure and resort destinations, has broadened its platform with the addition of 26 select-service properties to its management portfolio.
UN Tourism Completes Official Visit to Bulgaria and Welcomes Hristo Stoichkov as New Ambassador
The UN Tourism official visit, led by Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, was welcomed by Prime Minister Rosen Zhelyazkov for an official visit that included high-level meetings with the Ministries of Tourism and Foreign Affairs. Meetings focused on how UN Tourism can support the further growth and diversification of Bulgaria’s tourism sector, most notably through the development of cultural, culinary and wine tourism. In an official meeting with President Rumen Radev, both parties focused on supporting tourism education and growing investment into the sector, with UN Tourism committed to publishing guidelines for international investors.
2025 Lodging Econometrics/[CLIC] Hotel Development Deals of the Year Award Winners Announced
Officials of the California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC], the only hospitality conference focused on the California hotel market, today announced the winners of the Lodging Econometrics/[CLIC] 2025 Hotel Developments of the Year Award.
Oliver Hospitality Announces U.S. Acquisitions, Openings and New Development
Nashville-based Oliver Hospitality, an independent hospitality management and development company, announces significant growth and development projects this year. Two new hotel acquisitions will add to its existing portfolio of seven hotels and nine restaurants, including the historic Andrew Johnson building in Knoxville, TN, which is expected to open in late 2026.
The Chocolate on the Pillow Group Drives Strategic Realignment and Enters into a Cooperation with Marriott International
The Chocolate on the Pillow Group (COTP) is systematically pursuing its strategic goal of positioning itself as a leading operator of hotels under internationally renowned franchise brands in the DACH region. In this context, six properties of its own “GHOTEL hotel & living” brand will be converted to “Four Points Flex by Sheraton.” With this step, COTP is expanding its longstanding collaboration with Marriott and laying the foundation for future growth.
Remington Hospitality Accelerates Growth in CALA Region with Strategic Addition
Following a year of robust growth, Remington Hospitality is strengthening its presence in the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) with the addition of ONE | GT in Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands. This latest addition marks another milestone in Remington’s rapid expansion across the region, underscoring its dedication to delivering exceptional hospitality experiences and elevating its portfolio in key destinations.
Concord Hospitality Celebrates 40 Years Of Excellence
Concord Hospitality, the award-winning hotel management and development company currently operating over 140 hotels across North America, celebrates its 40th anniversary, commemorating four decades of contributions to the hospitality industry. Since its inception in 1985 in Ohio, Concord Hospitality has grown from its humble beginnings, relocating to North Carolina and transforming into an award-winning company with a portfolio spanning dozens of premier brands such as Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG. Under the leadership of Founder and CEO Mark Laport, Concord has solidified its reputation for distinction, consistently earning recognition from its brand partners and ranking as one of the top management companies across a diverse portfolio of select-service, extended-stay, full-service, luxury, and lifestyle hotels, as well as bars and restaurants.
First Hospitality Celebrates Their World-Class Talent and 40th Anniversary at Its Annual First Honors Awards Gala
First Hospitality, a national hotel operating and development company, kicked off 2025 celebrating its 3,500+ associates and 40th anniversary at the company’s annual First Honors Awards Gala that took place in February 5-6 at the voco Chicago Downtown. In attendance was general managers and directors of sales from every property within the portfolio, the First Hospitality corporate team of associates, our valued hotel owners and asset managers, and brand partners including Hilton, Marriott, Hyatt and IHG.
Shatterproof Hospitality Heroes Reception Convenes 70+ Hospitality Companies and Raises $2.1M to Drive Solutions to the Addiction Crisis
Shatterproof, a national nonprofit organization and a leader in improving the way the healthcare system addresses and treats substance use disorders, honored Amanda Hite, president, STR, a CoStar Group company, with the 2025 Shatterproof Hospitality Hero Award. Hite is recognized for her courage and commitment toward raising awareness of substance use disorder and ending addiction stigma. As the seventh recipient but first woman to win, Hite sets new standards at her company and within the industry.