HOSPA expands events portfolio with acquisition of leading industry conference
HOSPA acquires the 20-year-old National Hotel Marketing Conference from Martin Evans, with the next edition scheduled for 27 May 2027 at Hilton at St George's Park.
Press Releases
HSMAI MEA launches its 9th edition of the Commercial Strategy Conference MEA 2026 in Dubai
HSMAI MEA's 9th annual Commercial Strategy Conference returns to Conrad Dubai on 17-18 November 2026, covering AI, data analytics, commercial leadership, and a new Women Voices segment.
PATA and GBTA Partner to Strengthen Corporate Business Travel at PATA Travel Mart 2027
PATA and GBTA signed an MOU to co-develop the corporate travel component of PATA Travel Mart 2027 in Macao, combining buyer networks, knowledge forums, and joint marketing.
Holiday planning stress is pushing six in 10 brits towards solo travel, but experts say the right break can help couples reconnect
Leonardo Hotels survey of 2,000 UK adults finds 63% argue during holiday planning, with sleep disruption and budget disputes among top stressors affecting couples on city breaks.
HSMAI DC Workshop Will Introduce the Fundamentals of Modern Hotel Marketing and Commercial Strategy
HSMAI's Washington D.C. chapter hosts a $55–$75 half-day workshop on Sept. 10 covering hotel marketing fundamentals, demand generation, and commercial strategy using the CHDM credential as a framework.
Business Travelers Reveal the Lengths They’ll Go to for a Little Downtime
Hyatt survey of 2,000 U.S. business travelers finds 90% rely on their hotel room as the only true off-clock space during work trips, used to promote its 700+ property Essentials portfolio and limited-time loyalty bonus point offers.
Not Done Weekly is Back! - The OTA Duopoly Just Got Company.
Airbnb's Hotels team leaders detail 650M users, 90% direct demand, and hotel nights growing 3x faster than homes, raising real questions about OTA dependency for independent hotels.
Booking.com Reveals Travelers Prioritize Trips Ahead of Other Day-to-Day Expenses
A Booking.com survey of 1,332 U.S. travelers finds 84% view travel as a quality-of-life investment, with 68% cutting daily expenses to fund trips and 69% using flexible payment options.
U.S. Travel Honors Destination Marketers with 2026 ESTO Awards
U.S. Travel Association named 2026 ESTO Award winners across 10 categories at its 42nd annual conference in Philadelphia, honoring DMOs and state tourism offices for creative destination marketing.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Brings Hospitality on the Road With New IHG Racquet Cruiser at the 2026 US Open
IHG returns as official hotel partner of the 2026 US Open with a new complimentary motorcoach experience and Racquet Bar perks for fans and loyalty members.
InterContinental reinforces commitment to restorative travel through extended worldwide partnership with Timeshifter
InterContinental is extending its global deal with jet lag app Timeshifter, giving all guests at its 242 hotels across 70 countries free access to personalised circadian science-based travel plans.
Drift off dreaming of brekkie: Holiday Inn Express launches the world's first Breakfast Pillow in Australia
Holiday Inn Express Australia launches a limited-edition pillow with built-in speakers playing breakfast-inspired white noise tracks, available at all ANZ properties from August to November 2026.
The Luxury Collection Unveils Expeditions, A New Chapter in Cultural Discovery
The Luxury Collection launches 10 curated journeys across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean, positioning its hotels as gateways to immersive cultural, culinary, and ecological experiences.
Tripadvisor Group and Airbnb Announce Experiences Partnership
Tripadvisor Group's 425,000+ tours, activities, and attractions catalog will become bookable on Airbnb's platform, with the partnership expected to launch later this year.
TripAdvisor and Airbnb
Mandarin Oriental Unveils Latest Chapter Of Its Iconic Fan Campaign Featuring Yuja Wang And Charlotte De Witte
Mandarin Oriental's 25-year-old Fan Campaign returns with pianist Yuja Wang and DJ Charlotte de Witte, translating their personal performance rituals into two new exclusive guest experiences launching August 4, 2026.
Millennium Hotels and Resorts Partners with HXE to Strengthen Global MICE Business Through Digital Innovation
Millennium Hotels and Resorts partners with HXE's digital MICE platform to tap into a network of 400,000+ corporate clients and drive qualified meetings and events demand across its 145-property global portfolio.
HSMAI DC Panel Will Examine the Economic and Commercial Forces Shaping Hotel Strategy
HSMAI DC hosts its annual State of the Industry panel on Aug. 19 in Washington, D.C., bringing together experts from Knowland, Amadeus, Kalibri, and Destination DC to guide hoteliers on 2027 budget planning.
Remington Hospitality Builds Centralized In-House Social Media Division Across Portfolio
Remington Hospitality's centralized in-house social media team has generated $3M+ in attributable revenue and a 37:1 return on ad spend across its hotel portfolio since launch.
Kempinski Becomes Munich's Ultimate Insider
Kempinski launches E.R.A.s (Experience Real Access) at Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten Munich, offering guests exclusive city access via Local Insiders and a dedicated Resident Curator role.
Hard Rock Cafe and Coca-Cola® Launch Hard Rock Rising Global Music Competition for Emerging Artists
Hard Rock Cafe and Coca-Cola are co-hosting a global music competition across 34 countries and 64 cafes, with the grand prize including a Coke Studio recording session, $10,000, and a performance at Hard Rock Orlando.