Today, hundreds of hotel and hospitality professionals gathered on the steps of City Hall to voice their opposition to Intro 991, the so-called “Safe Hotels Act.” The press conference brought together representatives from across the hospitality sector who highlighted the severe consequences this bill would have on New York City’s hotels, subcontractors, and small businesses.
AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) joined forces with industry leaders and organizations on Wednesday, October 9, at New York City Hall to rally against the proposed Safe Hotels Act (Int. No. 991-B). The act, introduced by the New York City Council, has drawn widespread criticism for what many see as an attempt to impose unionization on the hotel industry. This rally follows a similar demonstration last month, which drew over 1,500 attendees in opposition.
Crescent Hotels & Resorts has announced the management of Hotel Cleveland, Autograph Collection, a historic property situated in downtown Cleveland. The former Renaissance Cleveland Hotel underwent an extensive multi-year $80 million renovation and reopened in April 2024 under its original name. With over 100 years of history, Hotel Cleveland effortlessly merges the city’s rich heritage with modern charm, offering an upscale experience that makes it an ideal addition to the Latitudes: Lifestyles by Crescent collection.
Remington Hospitality, a premier hotel management company, announces its new role managing the luxurious Kimpton Mas Olas Resort and Spa, set on Baja's most beautiful stretch of Pacific coastline in Mexico. This partnership underscores Remington’s commitment to delivering personalized, authentic, and memorable guest experiences at every turn, further solidifying its position as a leader in luxury hospitality in the vibrant Caribbean and Latin American (CALA) region.
Helix Hospitality, a Chicago-based hotel investment and management company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of two Courtyard by Marriott hotels, Hoover (1824 Montgomery Highway, Hoover, AL) and Huntsville (4804 University Drive, Huntsville, AL). As a member of the Pii Capital family, Helix Hospitality brings extensive resources and industry expertise to these properties and their teams, as well as Pii’s proven track record of more than 30 years of successful development, reposition, and investment management in commercial real estate.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) concluded its annual Global Leaders’ Dialogue (GLD) during its Global Summit in Perth, Western Australia today, where government officials and industry leaders discussed pivotal strategies to foster long-term sustainable growth in the global Travel & Tourism sector.
Robert Mandelbaum, Research Director at CBRE Hotel Research, has long been a leader and educator in hospitality financial research and a dedicated contributor to HFTP. It is with great honor that HFTP will present Mandelbaum with the 2024 HFTP Paragon Award, recognizing his significant and lasting contributions to both the association and the hospitality industry. Mandelbaum will receive the award during the HFTP 2024 Annual Convention at the Keynote Session on October 23.
The “Punta Cana Declaration” was adopted at the conclusion of the very first joint meeting of UN Tourism’s Regional Commissions for Africa and the Americas and followed two days of shared dialogue around the key themes of education and investments into the sector. Recognizing the historic ties between the two regions, as well their unique and complementary cultures, the Summit served as a landmark platform for strengthened cooperation, capitalizing on innovation, education, investments and creative industries for the future development of tourism.
The GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) – the world’s largest business travel association and global leader in community, education, research and advocacy – has announced the 2024 WINiT Top 50, celebrating the women in business travel who are reinventing themselves and their workplaces by creating momentum that reaches beyond their communities and fields.
Leading European hotel management company Cycas Hospitality today announced its appointment to manage YOTEL London Shoreditch. The vibrant and contemporary hotel, located in the heart of East London, brings the organisation’s portfolio to nine hotels and over 1,000 rooms within the UK capital, and over 55 properties under management across Europe.
Tourism has committed to embrace its unique role as a pillar of peace and understanding. On World Tourism Day 2024, UN Tourism brought sector leaders from every global region together around a common vision and commitment to building a “peace-sensitive sector”, recognizing its potential to build bridges and foster understanding.
The World Committee on Tourism Ethics (WCTE), an impartial body reporting directly to the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) General Assembly, met under interim chair and with a new composition. After deliberations, the Committee agreed to issue the following statement:
With 468 seats in the U.S. Congress (33 Senate seats and all 435 House seats) and the U.S. presidency up for grabs this November, the stakes have never been higher for the hotel industry. This year’s AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) Fall National Advocacy Conference (FNAC) underscored hoteliers’ critical role in shaping policies impacting their businesses and the broader hospitality sector.
Bricton Group, announces that it has assumed management of the Renaissance Chicago North Shore Hotel. This celebrated property in Northbrook, Illinois, was tapped to join Bricton’s diverse portfolio of managed hotels.
On the eve of the official meeting of the G20 Ministers of Tourism, the side event called for a new approach to tourism policy and governance that places a focus on people and planet. With the event held under the Brazilian Presidency of the G20, high-level representatives of Azerbaijan, Canada, Chile, India, Indonesia, Jamaica, Saudi Arabia, Spain and the USA as well as the InterAmerican Development Bank, recalled the positive importance and impact of tourism in the economy and society and its potential to contribute to the SDGs and to reduce inequalities within and among countries.
196+ forum Munich and Hospitality Pioneers, in cooperation with GIRA, will be presenting the 7th edition of the “Hospitality UPGRADE Award” to start-ups which apply fresh ideas to ensure innovation in the hospitality sector. From planning the hotel property through to the individual guest experience, the focus is on forward-looking solutions which are significant to the entire value chain.
The list of The World's 50 Best Hotels 2024 has been announced at a glittering awards ceremony in London and includes industry-defining hotels from across the globe.
The interdisciplinary jury of experts has nominated ten hotels in six countries from among 33 applications for the “Hotel Property Award 2024” coming from ten European countries. The Award will be presented at the Hotel Bayerischer Hof in Munich on Wednesday, 9 October as part of the 196+ forum conference.
Extended Stay America, the leading mid-priced extended-stay hotel company, is proud to announce the launch of its STAY Counted program, designed to make voter registration more accessible and encourage participation in the upcoming presidential election. First introduced in 2020, STAY Counted has been refreshed for the November 2024 election to continue to empower communities to exercise their right to vote.
The Safe Hotels Act, proposed by the New York City Council, would negatively impact the city’s hotel industry, which contributes millions annually to the local economy, according to speakers at an industry rally held Thursday, September 12, at New York City Hall. AAHOA joined other industry associations and organizations to oppose the proposed Safe Hotels Act Int. No. 991.