Malta has become the 29th country globally, and the 6th in Europe, to adhere to the International Code for the Protection of Tourists (ICPT). The move marks a significant step in strengthening global commitments to travellers’ rights and consumer protection.
Independent hotel management company Trilogy Hotels has commenced operations of the Mercure Penrith, a contemporary hotel adjacent to the Panthers Penrith Leagues Club. Together with the Club, Pullman Penrith and Western Sydney Convention Centre, this move builds a fully integrated sports, entertainment and accommodation precinct.
As of September 2025, BHP is proud to announce that it has become a preferred service provider of The Leading Hotels of the World (LHW).
Christopher Garland was selected as the 2025 Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) Paragon Award recipient for his significant contribution in guiding industry professionals in financial reporting for hotel companies through leadership roles with the association. Garland is an active participant in the Global Finance Committee (GFC), the group behind the recently-released 12th revision of the Uniform System of Accounts for the Lodging Industry. Garland will be recognized at the upcoming HFTP Annual Convention on October 22 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, Fla.
UN Tourism celebrated World Tourism Day 2025 in the historic city of Melaka, Malaysia, under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation.” This global Day of Recognition for the sector and its vital importance marked a pivotal moment in advancing tourism as a catalyst for positive change, resilience, and sustainable development worldwide.
Aimbridge Hospitality, the world's leading third-party hotel management company, today announced that it has assumed management of the Wyndham Alltra Punta Cana and Wyndham Alltra Samaná, two all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic.
The World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) is set to establish a Tourism Law Observatory for the Middle East. This pioneering initiative will support the development and harmonization of legal and regulatory frameworks for tourism across the region.
AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), today announced that Marriott International Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development Leeny Oberg will receive the Peggy Berg Castell Award for her extensive efforts to elevate and advance women in the hospitality industry. The award will be given on October 7 at The Lodging Conference 2025 in Phoenix, Az.
OTH Hotels Resorts (OTH), a Virginia-based hospitality management company with an asset portfolio exceeding $775 million, has been entrusted to assume management of The Virginian Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. This iconic architectural landmark, located in the heart of downtown Lynchburg, Virginia, has long been regarded as a cornerstone of the city’s cultural history.
Azul Hospitality Group, a premier hospitality management platform providing innovative approaches to maximizing an asset's performance, announced today it has assumed management of two landmark properties in downtown Seattle: the Hotel Theodore and the Mayflower Park Hotel. The Hotels are owned in partnership by Provenance Hotels and NBP Capital.
Valor Hospitality Partners, a full-service global hospitality management company, is expanding its Hilton portfolio in the Atlanta metropolitan area with the management takeover of three properties: The American Hotel, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta – Roswell and DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Atlanta – Alpharetta. These newly added properties are the result of a strategic partnership with RADCO, a multidimensional real estate firm headquartered in Atlanta.
Addressing G20 Tourism Ministers, he commended the South African Presidency’s focus on inclusion and sustainability. More than a motto, the theme for South Africa’s G20 Presidency Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability, reminds us that Equality and Sustainability can only be achieved through targeted policies, unified efforts and mutual support among countries - a recognition that in an interconnected world, the challenges faced by one country can have ripple effects globally, he said.
UN Tourism has launched the Social Innovation Challenge, a global call to empower and accelerate startups and scaleups that implement sustainable, inclusive, and green solutions for social Impact. The initiative is powered by strategic partners: Plug and Play as the technology partner, the Sommet Education Foundation as the education partner, the non-for-profit entity from world leader in Hospitality Education with its prestigious education institutions – Glion Institute of Higher Education, Les Roches, École Ducasse, Invictus Education and Indian School of Hospitality, and TORNUS Agency as the branding and communications partner.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the leading voice representing all segments of the hotel industry, today shared their support and called for the quick adoption of the bipartisan American Franchise Act (AFA) introduced by Representatives Kevin Hern (R-OK) and Don Davis (D-NC).
This year, Concord Hospitality, a leading hotel management and development company that operates over 140 properties across the U.S. and Canada, commemorates 40 years in the business. Earlier this summer, Concord Hospitality welcomed hundreds of associates to its annual company celebration, this time with greater fanfare as the company celebrated its ruby jubilee. For many in the room, this was not their first attendance at the annual gathering and for most it certainly won’t be their last. Over the past 40 years, Concord has grown exponentially to become one of the leading management companies with a reputation for excellence in service, and integrity in business. The company’s key to success and its greatest asset is its people—driven associates who have risen through the ranks in a culture that champions growth, recognition, and the transformative power of edification
TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's premier hospitality management firms, announced today it has added the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa East/Brandon to its managed portfolio.
Forbes Travel Guide ("FTG"), the global authority on luxury hospitality, today announced The Edge List 2025, honoring 20 hotels, resorts and cruises that redefine the boundaries of travel, providing access to remote, awe-inspiring destinations while delivering uncompromising comfort and elevated experiences.
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the first two properties under its strategic alliance with AKEN Hotels & Resorts. This initial phase of the relationship includes two hotels in Argentina, marking a significant step in Sonesta’s core LATAM market expansion goals.
The recently formed Royalton Hotels & Resorts announced today that it will officially take over the management of Royalton Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino, and Royalton Hideaway Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort – Adults Only, beginning December 7, 2025.
Regent Hong Kong mourns the passing of Mr. Robert H. Burns, the visionary founder of Regent International Hotels, whose pioneering spirit and unwavering dedication redefined luxury hospitality and indelibly shaped Regent Hong Kong into a global icon of elegance and sophistication.