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Press Releases
You Heard It First at Ruby: Dive In With Ruby Turns Urban Hotels into Stages for Europe’s Next Breakthrough Artists
Ruby Hotels launches Dive In with Ruby, a live music series across UK and Germany pairing established artists with secret sets from emerging talent to position its properties as cultural destinations.
New Holiday Inn® by IHG Study Reveals: Children Want Simpler Holidays Than Parents Think
Holiday Inn Germany launches its "Chief Holiday Officer" initiative this autumn, giving children staying at its hotels a badge and wish list to help shape the family holiday experience.
Valencia Collection Unveils Rebrand - a New Chapter for Valencia Collection
Valencia Hotel Collection rebrands as Valencia Collection, launching a new name, emblem, and co-branding system across its eight independent hotels in Texas and California.
HOSPA appoints Ryan Haynes as Head of Industry Engagement to lead National Hotel Marketing Conference
HOSPA appoints Ryan Haynes as Head of Industry Engagement to lead programme development for the National Hotel Marketing Conference 2027, scheduled for 27 May at Hilton at St George's Park.
Conrad Hotels & Resorts Expands its 1/3/5 Program to Help Guests Maximize Their Time and Experience Local Cultures
Conrad Hotels expands its 1/3/5 program globally, offering concierge-curated one-, three-, and five-hour cultural experiences across properties on five continents.
IHG Hotels & Resorts named Official Hotel Partner of Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027
IHG becomes Official Hotel Partner of Rugby World Cup 2027 in Australia, leveraging its 160M+ member loyalty program and existing rugby relationships to drive accommodation demand and brand awareness.
When the Host Needs Hosting: Amelia Dimoldenberg Takes the Guest Seat with IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts partners with Chicken Shop Date creator Amelia Dimoldenberg for a global social campaign, featuring a loyalty-exclusive hotel package available at three U.S. properties.
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.
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.