Dreamscape Hospitality Takes Over Management of The Doyle in Charlottesville
Dreamscape Hospitality takes over management of The Doyle in Charlottesville, VA, with a planned conversion to Tapestry Collection by Hilton effective September 30.
Press Releases
Hilton Turns to Newport’s Savannah Team to Learn What Exceptional Guest Service Looks Like
Hilton selected the Newport-managed Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Airport for a brand research study after the property outperformed peer benchmarks across cleanliness, service, breakfast, and Hilton Honors recognition metrics.
AAHOA Welcomes Governor Newsom's Veto of California Hotel Guest Disclosure Bill
AAHOA successfully lobbied California Governor Newsom to veto AB 2721, a bill that would have required hotels to publicly disclose when federal immigration agencies had reservations at their properties.
WTTC and ICC Unite to Strengthen the Voice and Growth of Millions of Travel & Tourism SMEs Worldwide
WTTC and ICC signed an MOU to support SMEs across travel and tourism, targeting regulatory, financial, digital, and mobility barriers affecting the 85%+ of sector businesses that are small enterprises.
Spire Hospitality Launches New Division to Protect and Grow Owner Value Through AI and Connected Intelligence
Spire Hospitality has created a Strategic Asset Performance division, led by promoted SVP Shozib Khan, to connect financial intelligence, AI, and operations into a unified performance model for ownership partners.
When Service Fails, Can a Robot Win Back a Hotel Guest?
Research across 500+ participants finds that timely problem resolution matters more than compensation or robot appearance, and that monetary compensation only restores guest trust when offered by human staff.
Rome Future Week Opens with Simone Puorto’s “Humans-As-Luxury”: A Debate on Human Connection in the Age of AI
Simone Puorto's "Humans-as-Luxury" thesis argues that as AI automates hospitality operations, genuine human interaction will become scarce, economically valuable, and a defining luxury differentiator.
nhow Hotels & Resorts Unveils ‘GAME:NXT by nhow’ Across Europe
Minor Hotels' nhow brand launches a certified gaming and esports ecosystem across 8 European properties, with Gaming Rooms, Studios, and portable Gaming Suitcases, and further expansion planned for 2027.
International Luxury Hotel Association Adds Culture, Wellness and AI Sessions to INSPIRE 2026 Agenda
ILHA's INSPIRE 2026 conference, set for December 15-17 at JW Marriott Bonnet Creek in Orlando, adds sessions on AI ROI, wellness science, and human connection in luxury hospitality.
WTTC Announces Right Honourable Justin Trudeau as Headline Speaker for Malta Global Summit
The WTTC 26th Global Summit, themed "FUTU[RE]SET", takes place 7–9 October 2026 in Valletta, Malta, with 1,000+ delegates and former Canadian PM Justin Trudeau as headline speaker.
Aimbridge Hospitality Assumes Management of Three Landmark Hotels for Gorman & Company
Aimbridge takes over management of three historic boutique hotels in Wisconsin and Illinois owned by Gorman & Company, marking the developer's first transition to third-party hotel management.
What’s on the Minds of Travel Buyers Today? | Buyer Buzz Insights from GBTA Convention 2026
Live polling of 470+ travel buyers at GBTA Convention 2026 shows 92% see AI as strategic, 78% cite internal influence as their top challenge, and most prioritize long-term supplier partnerships over competitive tension.
Omni Hotels & Resorts Doubles Meal Donations for Every Stay During Hunger Action Month
Omni's Say Goodnight to Hunger campaign will double meal donations to Feeding America for every stay in September, surpassing 30 million total meals since launching in 2016.
U.S. Travel Association, Airlines for America, American Hotel & Lodging Association Urge Congress to Resolve Funding Differences, Protect America's Travel System
USTA, A4A, and AHLA jointly urge Congress to pass a continuing resolution before Sept. 30, warning a shutdown could disrupt 6M+ travelers, delay 9,000+ flights, and cost $1B per week.
Select Registry Announces Nominee Finalists for the 2026 Craft Lodging Awards
Select Registry named finalists across 11 award categories for the 2026 Craft Lodging Awards, with winners to be announced at the National Meeting Conference on November 10, 2026 in Ponte Vedra, Florida.
AHLA Foundation Unites Survivor Advocates, Government Experts, and Hotel Industry Leaders To Advance Lasting Solutions To Prevent Human Trafficking
The AHLA Foundation's NRFT Survivor Fund hit a $10M milestone, with nearly 30% more grants awarded in 2026 to 16 organizations nationwide combating human trafficking.
AHLA Foundation Expands No Room for Trafficking Initiative Through New Partnership with Hotels Canada
The AHLA Foundation and Hotels Canada formalized a cross-border MOU to align anti-trafficking programs, expand employee training, and grow the NRFT Advisory Council with new appointments from Red Roof and Accor.
WTTC Unveils Seven Principles to Help Destinations Turn Tourism Growth into Shared Prosperity
WTTC's new policy brief sets out seven principles for destination stewardship, shifting the measure of tourism success from visitor arrivals to resident satisfaction, economic distribution, and long-term resilience.
AAHOA Applauds Pennsylvania Enactment of Human Trafficking Awareness Training Legislation
Pennsylvania's House Bill 1286 mandates human trafficking awareness training for hotel, motel, and short-term rental employees, with refresher training every two years and compliance verification for third-party booking platforms.
GBTA Applauds U.S. Passage of Legislation to Strengthen Security and Improve Passenger Experience
GBTA welcomed House passage of the SAFEGUARDS Act and One Stop Pilot Program Extension Act, which restore TSA security fee funding and reduce redundant international screening.