Crescent Hotels & Resorts Assumes Management of The Westin Great Southern Columbus
Crescent Hotels & Resorts has been selected to manage The Westin Great Southern Columbus, a historic property owned by Whitestone Companies.
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Noble Investment Group CEO Mit Shah to Receive the Arne Sorenson Social Impact Leadership Award
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.
U.S. Travel Warns of Thanksgiving Travel Chaos if Government Shutdown Continues
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 Receives SevenRooms Icon Award At The World’s 50 Best Hotels 2025 Ceremony
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.
Infinitude Hospitality and Elegant Hotel Collection announce strategic partnership
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 Expands North Queensland Portfolio with Management Rights Secured for Mercure Townsville
La Vie Hotels & Resorts has officially taken over the management of Mercure Townsville, reinforcing its strategic footprint in North Queensland’s hospitality sector.
Karan Mahesh Receives 2025 Rising Star Award Asia Pacific
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 Launches Fourth Edition of the Gender Equality Champion of the Year Award
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.
World Travel Awards Europe 2025 winners unveiled at star-studded Sardinia ceremony
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 Expands Utah Portfolio with HOA Management of Stag Lodge in Deer Valley
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 Honours Hala Matar Choufany with “Best Woman in Tourism Leadership” Award at 2025 Annual Meeting
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.
RIU Hotels & Resorts "Gold Winner" at the SATA Awards 2025
The RIU Hotels & Resorts chain has been honoured at the latest edition of the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA), the most prestigious awards recognising excellence in South Asia's hospitality and travel industry. RIU achieved the distinction of "Gold Winner" in the category of Leading Resort/Hotel Brand in South Asia.
UN Tourism Announces Best Tourism Villages 2025: 52 Communities Leading Tourism for Rural Development
From Koyasan in Japan to Chamarel in Mauritius, Bled in Slovenia, Carlos Pellegrini in Argentina, and Masfout in the United Arab Emirates, 52 newly recognized Best Tourism Villages from 29 countries showcase the power of tourism.
Highline Hospitality Partners Acquires Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park
Highline Hospitality Partners (HHP), a hospitality investment platform launched by Highline Real Estate Partners, acquires the Hilton St. Petersburg Carillon Park. This expansion marks the 16th hotel in Highline’s portfolio and its first in the state of Florida.
The World's 50 Best Hotels Reveals Inaugural Extended 51-100 List
50 Best has announced its first-ever extended list of hotels ranked from No.51 to No.100. The list recognises even more properties than ever before, as voted for by The World's 50 Best Hotels Academy. The list spans 24 different territories, 40 cities and includes 13 independent hotels.
125 Years After Its Creation, The MICHELIN Guide Sets a New Global Standard for Hotel Excellence with the MICHELIN Key Distinction
The MICHELIN Guide is pleased to present its inaugural Global MICHELIN Keys Selection. Following the launch of MICHELIN Key distinctions in 15 top travel destinations1 last year, The MICHELIN Guide Inspectors have scoured the world and chosen among the more than 7,000 hotels in The MICHELIN Guide selection to identify those offering the most exceptional experiences.
OTH Hotels Resorts Expands Management Portfolio with the Addition of DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore North - Pikesville
OTH Hotels Resorts (OTH), a leading hospitality management company headquartered in Virginia with regional operations in South Florida and an asset portfolio valued at more than $775 million, today announced its newest third-party management contract for DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Baltimore North - Pikesville.
Meliá to manage MiM Hotels, owned by Leo Messi
Meliá Hotels International and MiM Hotels, the boutique hospitality brand owned by global football legend Leo Messi, have announced a strategic partnership under which Meliá will assume management of the MiM Hotels portfolio, effective November 1. These distinctive properties will be incorporated into The Meliá Collection, the company’s curated selection of unique, character-rich hotels.
U.S. Travel Association: America’s Travel Economy Has Lost $1 Billion—and Counting
It has been one week since the government shutdown began, and Congress has yet to reach an agreement to restore funding—costing America’s travel economy an estimated $1 billion each week in lost spending.
Outbound Hotels Announces Growth with Expanded CoralTree Hospitality Partnership
To propel its next phase of growth, Outbound Hotels has named CoralTree Hospitality as its exclusive operating partner, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to intentional expansion through expert collaboration.