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September 29, 2023

GBTA Podcast: GBT-AI: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Business Travel

In the inaugural episode of "GBT-AI," a series exploring the role that AI has to play in business travel, host GBTA CMO, Kevin Fliess, GBTA's Chief Marketing Officer, brings together a panel of experts in the field of artificial intelligence and business travel. Joining the discussion are Tom Allen, CEO at AI Journal; Sam Hilgendorf, CIO at Fox World Travel; and Mat Orrego, CEO and co-founder of Cornerstone Information Systems. This episode serves as the foundation for a long-term conversation on the transformative impact of AI on the business travel industry. The panel explores the concept of generative AI and its potential to reshape various aspects of business, providing valuable insights and setting the stage for future episodes that will delve deeper into this evolving and impactful topic.

September 28, 2023

Crowne Plaza Launches MEETINGS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES for Flexible and Diverse Gatherings

Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, a part of IHG Hotels & Resorts(IHG), is launching a groundbreaking MEETINGS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES, a concept for the Greater China market, capitalizing on the rising demand for domestic cultural tourism and “BLEISURE” travel. Leveraging the group’s advantages and expertise in experiences and destinations, MEETINGS WITHOUT BOUNDARIES satisfies the needs of the modern business traveler that seeks a quality lifestyle and cutting-edge innovation.

September 26, 2023

Mission Hill Hospitality Expands Portfolio with Acquisition in Breckenridge, CO

Mission Hill Hospitality, a leading select service and extended stay hotel investor, announced it has acquired the 129–key Residence Inn by Marriott in Breckenridge, Colorado.

Mission Hill Hospitality

Breckenridge, Colorado, United States

September 25, 2023

The grocer's son and the family business that turned into an award-winning international hotel chain

Gavin Faull grew up in Tikorangi thinking he would end up working in a grocery store and drive a delivery van just like his dad.

September 22, 2023

Outbound Hotels Launches as a New Collection of Outdoor Destination Properties

Outbound Hotels is a new collection of locally-minded hotels and experiences in beautiful outdoor destinations from Jackson Hole, WY, to Mammoth Lakes, CA. Each property is a place for travelers to disconnect so they can reconnect with nature and what matters: good times, good people, and all-around good vibes. At Outbound, outside is just the beginning!

September 14, 2023

Introducing Outbound Hotels: Redefining Adventure in America’s Great Outdoor Destinations

Waterton, a Chicago-based national real estate investor and operator, announced the official launch of its new Outbound Hotels brand, a collection of locally-minded hotels offering differentiated lodging options for lifestyle travelers seeking outdoor-inspired experiences in boutique settings. From Yosemite National Park and Jackson Hole, WY to the vistas of Mammoth Lakes, CA and the bucolic Green Mountains of Vermont, every Outbound Hotels-branded property gives visitors a curated connection to the outdoors.

September 14, 2023

MGM Resorts International Statement on Cybersecurity Issue

MGM Resorts International (the "Company" or "MGM Resorts") issued a statement on cybersecurity issue.

MGM Resorts International

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

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Ernest - Lighthouse's AI for hoteliers

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September 13, 2023

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants marks its 35th Anniversary year!

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) announced today it marked its 35th Anniversary. The Society was established in 1988 by 19 founding members to promote the awareness and advancement of the hospitality consulting profession and to foster a high ethical standard for the industry. Thirty-five years later, ISHC has become the leading source of hospitality expertise, boasting over 200 members spanning more than 26 countries in over 50 functional areas across the hospitality spectrum. ISHC members are leaders in their respective areas of expertise.

September 8, 2023

Host Hotels & Resorts Provides Update on Maui Wildfires and Other Recent Weather Events

Host Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NASDAQ: HST) (the “Company”), the nation’s largest lodging real estate investment trust, today provided an update regarding the impact of the Maui wildfires and other recent weather events on its hotels and the communities where they operate.

August 30, 2023

RIDE with Red Roof Signs Fully Woman-Owned Franchise in Mississippi

Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging, announced its first fully woman-owned franchise since launching its new RIDE with Red RoofSM initiative. The property is a Red Roof Inn & Suites conversion located in Richland, Miss., and is the second hotel in owner Kalpana Patel’s portfolio. It brings the number of Red Roof properties owned or partially owned by women to more than 35%.

Richland, Mississippi, United States

August 29, 2023

How and where families are traveling on Airbnb this summer

While the days are longer, summer months can seem shorter as we strive to squeeze every ounce of enjoyment out of them before the weather turns. For families, the speed at which the summer months move can feel even faster with children out of school and running from activity to activity. That’s why many choose to unplug from the daily hustle and bustle, pack their bags and head out to explore new horizons with loved ones – because creating cherished memories together is a priceless treasure and increasingly, Airbnb is helping to facilitate these memorable trips. In the US:

August 25, 2023

Booking.com Reveals The Contrasting World of Caution And Confidence For LGBTQIA+ Travellers in 2023

New research released today by Booking.com reveals that more than four in five (85%) LGBTQIA+ Kiwi travellers feel they must consider their personal safety and wellbeing when picking a destination, a significant increase from 58% in 2022.

August 25, 2023

Hilton Unveils New Regional Prototype for Hilton Garden Inn, Ramps up Brand’s Growth Momentum in Thailand

Hilton (NYSE: HLT), the fastest growing hospitality company in Asia Pacific, hosted over 100 hotel developers and owners from Thailand and other markets in South East Asia, as it introduced a new regional room prototype for its upscale brand, Hilton Garden Inn.

August 23, 2023

Baymont Hotels Celebrate National Dog Day with Search for Next "Baymont Buddy of The Year"

Calling all travel-loving, camera-ready pups looking for their time to shine! In celebration of National Dog Day on August 26, Baymont® by Wyndham, the midscale hotel brand known for its "hometown hospitality" with more than 500 locations across North America, is launching a nationwide search to find its second-ever "Baymont Buddy of the Year."

August 22, 2023

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Announces Untimely Passing Of CEO Tony Santo

Gateway Casinos & Entertainment (Gateway) today announced that Tony Santo, Chief Executive Officer and Director, passed away unexpectedly on August 17, 2023.

Gateway Casinos

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August 4, 2023

Wyndham and LuxUrban Ink Deal to Expand Trademark Collection Portfolio in the U.S.

16 LuxUrban hotels across New York, Washington D.C., Miami, New Orleans and Los Angeles to join Wyndham’s Trademark Collection, with the opportunity for additional hotels to join thereafter. LuxUrban will continue to manage hotels as they join the industry’s #1 hotel rewards program and leverage Wyndham’s best-in-class sales, marketing, technology and distribution platform.

August 2, 2023

Business Travel is Back. Purpose is Key!

Is the business world still Zooming from home? Has corporate travel spending made a full recovery from the pandemic? Are carbon budgets replacing financial budgets?

August 1, 2023

Unprecedented interest in the Paris Region during Olympic Games Paris 2024

Data released today by Airbnb shows a significant increase in interest in the Paris Region ahead of Paris 2024 from both international and French guests, with listings available throughout the Games in the Paris region being viewed over 100 times more1 than the same time last year – that’s an astonishing 10,000% increase.

July 31, 2023

Karisma Hotels & Resorts Launches Autism Concierge

This week, Karisma Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Autism Double-Checked, is pleased to announce the introduction of the world's first-ever Autism Concierge. providing a dedicated contact for all autism-related questions and serving as an extension of the Autism Double-Checked comprehensive three-part training program.

July 31, 2023

AHLA Statement in Support of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act

American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Chip Rogers is speaking out today in support of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act, which was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sens. Klobuchar (D-Minn.) and Moran (R-Kan.).