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In April, TSA Deputy Administrator Holly Canevari joined U.S. Travel EVP of Public Affairs and Policy, Tori Barnes at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport for a conversation on TSA’s innovative efforts to improve and modernize the travel experience. From CAT-2 to TSA Precheck Touchless ID, advancements in biometric screening technology are bolstering aviation security and streamlining operations at airports nationwide, and are widely supported by travelers.
During its 68th Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, announced the relaunch of Park Inn by Radisson. As part of the strategy with Choice's acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas in 2022, Park Inn by Radisson is being strategically repositioned into the premium value conversion space. Park Inn by Radisson will deliver on an unmet need tailored to the growing demographic of younger, value-conscious travelers.
Hilton has announced the launch of its fourth-annual Travel Advisor Appreciation Sweepstakes for National Travel Advisor Appreciation Month, celebrated each May to highlight the contributions of advisors to the overall travel industry. To participate, travel advisors are encouraged to review an overview of Hilton brands and offerings and complete a short quiz. Travel advisors who enter the sweepstakes in May will have an opportunity to be among 10 winners selected to win 100,000 Hilton Honors Points, which can be used at any of Hilton’s more than 7,600 properties worldwide.
Choice Hotels International (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, kicked off its 68th annual convention in Las Vegas yesterday, highlighting the company's strong competitive position and its plans to help owners and operators capitalize on the growing demand for leisure and business travel. With over 6,600 registrants, including more than 1,100 exhibitors, the three-day conference is one of Choice's largest ever. It will feature more than 100 educational and brand sessions, a trade show and more, all designed to help owners and operators effectively harness the Choice franchisee success system and take advantage of the latest travel trends.
As the business travel industry continues to show strong indicators toward reaching a spending forecast of $1.5 trillion USD in 2024, the latest sentiment poll released today from the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) reveals an industry workforce of experienced, engaged professionals who are leading the way.
Ahead of its 68th Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, hosted its SOAR (Supporting Ownership Access & Representation) development seminar to reintroduce its program to create hotel ownership opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs. During the seminar, Choice reaffirmed its more than twenty-year commitment to making small business ownership a reality for entrepreneurs that are underrepresented as hotel owners and operators including black, Hispanic and native Americans, as well as women and veterans.
As of 2024, Hilton encompasses 23 world-class brands, offering more than 7,600 properties in 126 countries and territories. Best of all, Hilton’s wide selection of brands means there’s a perfect choice for travelers of all preferences and needs: from bucket-list vacationers, to honeymooners, to extended families, to traveling pet lovers, to workers in the need of long-term accommodations, to concert goers, live sports enthusiasts, and many more.
One in every four individuals in the U.S. has a sensory need or an invisible disability according to KultureCity, including those with autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia and attention-deficit disorder. With more than 90% of neurodivergent individuals and caregivers of neurodivergent individuals in the U.S. planning to travel at least one night this year, a new survey* led by Hyatt finds hotels can make their travel journeys, from pre-arrival to check-out, more seamless and inclusive.
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, announced a partnership with Great Wolf Lodge, the owner and operator of North America’s largest family of indoor water park resorts, to help expand family travel options for guests/members of both companies. The partnership will allow HGV members who are looking for a high-quality, quick drive-to, family getaway the ability to exchange club points for stays at 19 Great Wolf Lodge locations across the U.S., while also introducing interested guests of the indoor water park resort to the benefits of vacation ownership.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and NOVUM Hospitality announce a long-term agreement that will double IHG's presence in Germany to more than 200 hotels in almost 100 cities through an exciting Holiday Inn – the niu brand collaboration and European debuts for IHG's Garner and Candlewood Suites brands.
Red Roof®, an award-winning leader in the lodging industry, is teaming up with No Kid Hungry® to help eliminate childhood hunger, through its 'Room In Your HeartSM (RIYH) purpose-driven program, and its guests can help the cause. When travelers book a stay at Red Roof in April and May, a portion of the revenue will be donated to No Kid Hungry, and in turn, travelers will receive a discount on their stay.
American Hotel & Lodging Association Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement today after the U.S. Senate passed a resolution to overturn the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) destructive joint-employer rule. The House of Representatives passed the same resolution in January, and it now heads to the president’s desk for consideration.
Following a landmark year for Accor in India in 2023 with a record-breaking signing of eleven strategic hotels and the opening of six key hotels across the country, the Group is set to unveil more strategic hotel announcements in 2024 to further solidify its position as one of the largest international hotel groups by rooms in India.
The Marriott Vacation Clubs™, a portfolio of vacation ownership brands operated by Marriott Vacations Worldwide (NYSE: VAC), understands there is a difference between visiting a city and seeing its sites, and truly experiencing it by discovering its secrets. With that in mind, today the company announces The Marriott Vacation Clubs City Collection. This collection consists of Marriott Vacation Club® branded properties, including those formerly branded as Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, in seven vibrant cities with expansion plans that will also include other branded vacation club properties in highly sought after urban areas.
Together with its owners and shareholders Jin Jiang International, Radisson Hotel Group announces its “Guan Xin” (Welcome China) program which includes the expansion of its co-branded hotels as well as a new bespoke amenity program to create a home away from home for Chinese travelers. Following the initial launch in 2019, Radisson Hotel Group will be launching eight additional cobranded properties in 2024 in EMEA across select Radisson Blu and Radisson Collection hotels, aligned with the full return of Chinese outbound travel.
Traditionally, it was autocratic leadership skills that separated senior business leaders from the rest. In this model of top-down control, someone with a strong presence who could make quick decisions and take control of any situation would be at the forefront of the organization. They would rely on their own knowledge and experience to drive the business forward.
Changes in land use rights to encourage tourism can have unexpected negative consequences for tourist businesses, according to Dr Michael Lin of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and co-authors. Noting that the impact of land use regulation on tourism has historically been understudied, the researchers performed an impact assessment of a unique form of tourist business in Namibia. They found that although regulatory changes had expanded access to land use rights, the economic outcomes for these ventures were not entirely positive, due to legal complexities and conflicts between stakeholders.
amã Stays & Trails, Indian Hotel Company’s premium homestay offering reaches a milestone of 150+ bungalows in its portfolio with 100 operating bungalows.
The major trade show platform for the food and beverage, foodservice and hospitality equipment industry closes today an edition marked by international participation and business that has once again brought together the entire sector and advanced the industry's main lines and trends. More sustainable and healthier products, as well as AI and robotics solutions for the Horeca channel have been presented during these days at the event.