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New AI Advisory Board Turns Talk Into Action
HSMAI Europe's AI Advisory Board, chaired by TrustYou CEO Benjamin Jost, is translating AI hype into practical guidance on discovery, content strategy, direct booking, and hospitality tech architecture.
AHLA Announces New Board Leadership Team, Taps Davidson Hospitality Group CEO & President Thom Geshay as Chair
AHLA names Davidson Hospitality Group CEO Thom Geshay as Board Chair, effective July 1, 2026, succeeding Marriott's Liam Brown who retires after nearly four decades.
GBTA Warns Potential CBP Operational Changes Risk Disrupting U.S. Travel Competitiveness and Economic Growth
GBTA warns that proposed CBP staffing withdrawals from major U.S. gateway airports could disrupt international business travel, citing $50.7B in annual inbound business travel spending at risk.
AHLA & AHLA Foundation Now Accepting Nominations for Hotel Industry Awards
AHLA and AHLA Foundation are accepting nominations for the General Managers of the Year Awards and Stars of the Industry Awards, with winners announced at events in Miami Beach and Los Angeles.
AH&LA and AHLA Foundation
European Travel Commission strengthens leadership and welcomes new industry members
ETC re-elected Miguel Sanz as President and named Arnar Már Ólafsson as Vice President at its General Meeting in Montenegro, while welcoming Booking.com, Feratel, GetYourGuide, and Skyscanner as associate members.
AHLA Statement on Proposed Shut Down of Customs and Immigration Processing at Major Cities
AHLA opposes a DHS proposal to halt customs and immigration processing at international airports in major U.S. cities, warning of severe harm to travel, workers, and small businesses.
Luxury Hospitality Veteran Jeremy McCarthy Launches ‘Leisure Alchemy’ — A New Intelligence Platform for the Leisure Economy
Jeremy McCarthy, former Mandarin Oriental and Four Seasons executive, launches Leisure Alchemy, a free weekly digital briefing and platform for resort, wellness, and leisure industry leaders.
Pinnacle Advisory Group Marks Next Chapter with New Brand Identity
Pinnacle Advisory Group, founded in 1991 and based in Boston, relaunches its brand identity following a January 2026 leadership transition that placed Sebastian Colella at the helm.
PATA Announces Newly Elected Board Members at Annual Summit 2026
PATA ratified 15 new Board members at its Annual General Meeting during the 2026 Annual Summit in Gyeongju, Korea, adding representatives from hospitality, academia, government, and youth sectors.
Hoteliers Urge Congress: Act Now on Workforce Challenges, Certainty for Small Businesses, and Bolstered Travel Demand
Over 300 AHLA members lobbied Congress on key industry priorities: passing the American Franchise Act, modernizing H-2B visas, and restoring Brand USA funding.
Historic WTTC Recovery and Leadership Cruise Concludes in Egypt, Marking a New Chapter for Travel & Tourism
WTTC gathered former presidents, ministers and industry CEOs aboard Crystal Serenity for unprecedented leadership summit focused on accelerating global tourism recovery through enhanced public-private collaboration.
2026 Rising Star Award Caribbean Latin America presented to Paola Durán at ALIS CALA
Paola Durán, 26, was recognized for her role in building legal frameworks behind GHL's 60+ hotels across 10 Latin American countries.
Meet the HSMAI Europe Board of Directors
The board includes executives from major hotel groups like Hilton, Accor, Radisson, and Wyndham, plus technology and service providers across EMEA.
Marriott International Raises $8M+ for Children's Miracle Network, Benefitting Local Children's Hospitals
Marriott raised a record $8.4M in 2025 and achieved its first $1M CAD milestone in Canada, bringing total CMN support to $178M over 43 years.
A New Chapter for WTTC as it Unveils its Global Team from Madrid
The council expanded to 21 nationalities across five continents with new executive roles in advocacy, destinations, and business development.
AHLA Statement on Ending of the DHS Shutdown
AHLA condemns the record-long government shutdown that forced TSA workers to work without pay and disrupted hotel bookings across the travel industry.
HSMAI Europe Launches UK Advisory Board to Strengthen Community, Insight, and Industry Leadership
Keith Butler of Radisson Hotel Group will chair the new board alongside two other industry professionals to strengthen UK hospitality networking and professional development.
Newport to Bring ‘Living Hospitality’ to Life at 2026 Leadership Retreat
Newport's annual retreat brings together 200+ leaders for education on AI marketing, data analytics, and profit-first strategies while strengthening vendor partnerships.
President Trump’s Approach Keeps Aviation Running—Congress Should Follow
The organization calls for legislation guaranteeing TSA and air traffic controller pay during shutdowns after two disruptions in six months cost billions.