Sincere Hospitality, a partnership between Door Capital and Athos Property Group, has assumed management of two hotels effective immediately. The new additions include the Best Western Plus Pflugerville Inn & Suites in Pflugerville, Texa; and the Hampton Inn & Suites Houston North IAH in Houston, Texas. These properties expand Sincere Hospitality’s rapidly growing portfolio to a total of seven hotels.
S Hotels and Resorts PCL (SET: SHR), the hospitality arm of leading international development company Singha Estate PCL (SET: S) has partnered with The Ascott Limited (Ascott), the wholly owned lodging business unit of CapitaLand Investment (SGX: 9CI), to reposition SHR properties in Edinburgh and Leicester under The Unlimited Collection brand. As part of the strategic move, Mercure Edinburgh City Princes Street Hotel and The Grand Hotel Leicester will be rebranded under The Unlimited Collection, a brand that focuses on accentuating the unique cultural charms of each property. This collaboration will mark the Europe debut of The Unlimited Collection brand, which originates from Singapore.
Cornerstone Hospitality, renowned for its exceptional hotel management and development expertise, has marked another milestone with The Sessions Hotel in Bristol, VA, being named Marriott’s Hotel of the Year for Distinctive Premium Brands. This distinguished category includes esteemed brands such as Westin, Le Meridien, Autograph Collection, Design Hotels, Renaissance Hotels, Gaylord Hotels, and Tribute Portfolio. These awards honor properties that exemplify Marriott’s commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence.
U.S. News & World Report, publisher of Best Hotels, Best Cruise Lines and Best Vacations, today unveiled the 2024-2025 Best Travel Rewards Programs to help everyday travelers find the best loyalty programs.
American Hotel & Lodging Association Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey issued the following statement after the release of a revised bill that would impose drastic new measures against hotels in New York City.
As lawyers who specialize in representing hospitality owners, developers, independent operators, and investors, we have a critical message for restaurants: it’s time to rethink how you disclose your fees. Recent changes in the legal landscape have significant implications for your operations, and compliance is no longer a matter of choice—it’s a necessity.
In an unprecedented move, Archipelago International, the largest privately-owned hotel management group in Southeast Asia, has joined forces with Noval Properties, a premier real estate developer in the Dominican Republic. This strategic alliance, formed in November 2023, is proud to announce the signing of six comprehensive management agreements that will see the introduction of Archipelago International’s esteemed brands and innovative property management solutions to the Dominican Republic’s flourishing hospitality and real estate markets.
On July 1, 2024, the first comprehensive Junk Fee Law in the United States took effect in California. It prohibits drip pricing, which involves advertising a price that fails to include all mandatory charges and fees a consumer must pay. It requires upfront disclosure of the total price of goods or services upon first contact with the consumer. It applies to the sale of most goods and services, with only a few exceptions. A last-minute restaurant exemption was rushed into law — only two days before the law’s effective date.
AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) welcomes New York City Councilwoman Julie Menin’s recent announcement to postpone the hearing on the Safe Hotels Act, a decision that follows last week’s announcement of the bill’s concerning rapid introduction and development. If enacted, it would prohibit hotels from operating without an additional license, including preventing the use of subcontractors for core functions such as housekeeping, front desk, and security.
Pan Pacific Hotels Group debuts in Kyoto with the signing of a strategic partnership with Tokyu Hotels following the launch of BELLUSTAR TOKYO, A Pan Pacific Hotel and HOTEL GROOVE SHINJUKU, A PARKROYAL Hotel, both located in Shinjuku, Tokyo last year.
American Hotel & Lodging Association Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement after the New York City Council postponed a planned July 30 hearing on a bill that would gravely harm the city’s nearly 700 hotels and their roughly 265,000 employees.
Destination leaders Christopher L. Thompson, former president and CEO of Brand USA, and William D. “Bill” Talbert, III, former president and CEO of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, will be honored as the 2024 inductees into the U.S. Travel Hall of Leaders this fall, the U.S. Travel Association announced today.
According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Zambia’s economic outlook is promising, with projected growth rates of 4.3% in 2023, 4.7% in 2024, and 4.8% in 2025. Zambia has maintained a steady growth rate of 3.2% over the past decade, demonstrating economic stability that exceeds the Sub-Saharan Africa average of 3.0%.
AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association), the largest hotel owners association in the world, expresses deep concern over the recently introduced New York City Council bill that would prohibit hotels from operating without an additional license, including preventing the use of subcontractors for core functions such as housekeeping, front desk, and security.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced the launch of its Hospitality Law Database, which gives hoteliers quick access to a nationwide compendium of state and local laws that impact hotel operations.
The 67th meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (22-24 July) welcomed public and private sector leaders from across the region. The Member States met as Africa's tourism sector experiences strong recovery. During the first quarter of 2024, arrivals were up 5% compared to pre-pandemic levels. This positions the continent as the second-best performer globally, surpassing all regions except the Middle East.
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey issued the following statement today after the introduction of a New York City Council bill that would force hotels to abide by arbitrary operational mandates in order to stay in business.
UN Tourism and TUI Care Foundation have solidified their ongoing partnership by signing an agreement at the UN Tourism headquarters in Madrid. The agreement focuses on empowering artists and artisans, particularly women and youth, in rural tourism destinations in Africa. With this new agreement, TUI Care Foundation becomes the first partner to support the pilot phase of the Tourism for Rural Development Small Grants Programme by UN Tourism.
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement today after the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) withdrew its appeal of a federal court ruling blocking its joint-employer final rule. That rule would have made it easier for the NLRB to declare joint-employment status in business relationships and allowed unions to organize by company rather than property by property.
During the launch, presented by the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Tourism of Peru and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF), recognition plaques were awarded to seven towns chosen as Peru's Best Tourism Villages in 2022 and 2023.
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