Nashville-based Oliver Hospitality, a hospitality management and development company, announces the addition of The Sarasota Modern, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, to its collection of hotels and restaurants. The new partnership is a milestone marking Oliver Hospitality’s entrance into Florida.
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) has named Alec Dalton of Accelerating Leaders as the recipient of the annual Lori Raleigh Award for Emerging Excellence in Hospitality Consulting. Dalton was honored at the ISHC annual conference held November 4-6, 2025 at the Kimpton Hotel Fontenot in New Orleans, LA. As the winner, Dalton received a one-year associate membership to the ISHC to further professional relationships and experience all that the Society has to offer through planned events and networking with top hospitality industry consultants from around the globe.
After 43 days of chaos, more than $6 billion in lost travel spending and unnecessary pain for travelers and federal workers, Congress passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government. U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement:
The American Hotel & Lodging Association, the leading voice representing all segments of the hotel industry, issued the following statement on the end of the federal government shutdown:
Today, leaders from the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), Airlines for America (A4A), U.S. Travel Association, and the National Restaurant Association pressed the U.S. House of Representatives to immediately vote on the Senate-passed agreement to end the government shutdown.
UN Tourism has formally announced 22 new Affiliate Members.
La Vie Hotels & Resorts, one of Asia-Pacific’s leading independent hotel management companies, is proud to announce it has secured the management rights for the highly anticipated Lindeman Island Hotel project in Queensland’s Whitsundays.
OTH Hotels Resorts (OTH), a leading hospitality management company with a diverse national portfolio, has added Comfort Suites Maingate East in Kissimmee, Florida to its growing collection of managed hotels. The addition reflects OTH’s steady expansion across key markets and expands its Florida presence.
HEI Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's leading hospitality investment and management companies, has been selected to manage the Mayfair House Hotel & Garden in Miami’s historic Coconut Grove neighborhood. The addition of the Mayfair strengthens HEI's growing portfolio of luxury and upper-upscale independent lifestyle hotels and resorts across the United States.
Crescent Hotels & Resorts has been selected to manage The Westin Great Southern Columbus, a historic property owned by Whitestone Companies.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the AHLA Foundation, and The BHN Group/Northstar Travel Group today announced that Mit Shah, CEO of Noble Investment Group, will be the recipient of the 2026 Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award. The honor recognizes exemplary leaders who advance positive societal change across the lodging industry and the communities it serves.
The U.S. Travel Association, joined by nearly 500 organizations and companies representing every sector of the travel industry, today sent a letter to congressional leadership urging immediate action to reopen the government ahead of the Thanksgiving travel rush.
Ian Schrager, revered entrepreneur, hotel pioneer and nightlife visionary, received the SevenRooms Icon Award at The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 Ceremony, an evening that recognizes best-in-class global hospitality, last night in London.
Elegant Hotel Collection Asia Pacific, the pioneering performance-driven global soft brand dedicated to independent luxury hotels, announces a strategic business partner agreement with Infinitude Hospitality, a dynamic hotel operator and advisory firm active across Asia Pacific and Japan.
La Vie Hotels & Resorts has officially taken over the management of Mercure Townsville, reinforcing its strategic footprint in North Queensland’s hospitality sector.
The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), in partnership with the Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) awarded Karan Mahesh, Senior Sales – South & Southeast Asia, STR CoStar, with the Rising Star Award Asia Pacific during the HICAP event on 22 October 2025. The award recognizes an emerging leader in the hospitality industry who has demonstrated exceptional professional growth, leadership, and impact in the Asia Pacific region.
Equality in Tourism, an international non-profit committed to advancing gender equality in the industry, has opened applications for the Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award 2026. Now in its fourth year, the Award celebrates tourism and hospitality organisations spearheading more gender equal practices and promotes their adoption among industry peers.
The finest travel brands from across Europe have been honoured at the World Travel Awards in Sardinia, Italy. The industry elite gathered at Forte Village Resort on the idyllic Mediterranean island for the WTA Europe Gala Ceremony 2025 to discover who among them had been crowned the best of the best.
East West Hospitality, an award-winning management company and leader in luxury vacation rentals and resort operations, has been selected to manage the homeowners association (HOA) at Stag Lodge, a premier ski-in/ski-out retreat in Deer Valley. Effective immediately, East West Hospitality will oversee all aspects of the property's operations, with a core focus on HOA management, further expanding its presence in Utah’s most sought-after mountain destinations.
Global Tourism Forum (GTF) has recognised Hala Matar Choufany, President of HVS Middle East, Africa & South Asia, with the Best Woman in Tourism Leadership Award at its Annual Meeting, held at the Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium.