TPG Hotels & Resorts, one of the nation's premier hospitality management firms, announced today the addition of the Hilton Garden Inn Dallas Market Center to its managed portfolio.
The news is full of headlines about President Trump’s announcement last week (February 25, 2025), that in the next two weeks, he will propose a $5 million “Gold Card” program to replace the EB-5 program. The new program would allow wealthy individuals to pay $5 million directly to the US government to obtain US citizenship.
President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for selling a "gold card" visa for $5m (£3.9m) that will offer wealthy buyers permanent residency in the US and a path to citizenship.
Officials of the California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC], the only hospitality conference focused on the California hotel market, today announced the winners of the Lodging Econometrics/[CLIC] 2025 Hotel Developments of the Year Award.
Nashville-based Oliver Hospitality, an independent hospitality management and development company, announces significant growth and development projects this year. Two new hotel acquisitions will add to its existing portfolio of seven hotels and nine restaurants, including the historic Andrew Johnson building in Knoxville, TN, which is expected to open in late 2026.
Concord Hospitality, the award-winning hotel management and development company currently operating over 140 hotels across North America, celebrates its 40th anniversary, commemorating four decades of contributions to the hospitality industry. Since its inception in 1985 in Ohio, Concord Hospitality has grown from its humble beginnings, relocating to North Carolina and transforming into an award-winning company with a portfolio spanning dozens of premier brands such as Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and IHG. Under the leadership of Founder and CEO Mark Laport, Concord has solidified its reputation for distinction, consistently earning recognition from its brand partners and ranking as one of the top management companies across a diverse portfolio of select-service, extended-stay, full-service, luxury, and lifestyle hotels, as well as bars and restaurants.
Shatterproof, a national nonprofit organization and a leader in improving the way the healthcare system addresses and treats substance use disorders, honored Amanda Hite, president, STR, a CoStar Group company, with the 2025 Shatterproof Hospitality Hero Award. Hite is recognized for her courage and commitment toward raising awareness of substance use disorder and ending addiction stigma. As the seventh recipient but first woman to win, Hite sets new standards at her company and within the industry.
JMBM Partner Travis Gemoets was recently featured in a Hotel Dive article discussing the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) shifting landscape under the new presidential administration.
Rebel Hotel Company, one of New York City's largest independent hotel operators, proudly announces its acquisition of management for Ink 48, an upscale property located in the heart of Manhattan. This strategic move further solidifies Rebel’s position as a leader in providing distinctive, independent hotel experiences in premier urban markets.
The Travel Technology Association (Travel Tech), a non-profit dedicated to promoting and protecting the travel technology industry, submitted a letter of support following the reintroduction of the Hotel Fees Transparency Act of 2025 (S.314 (119th)) by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Jerry Moran (R-KS). S.314 was previously known as S.2498 in the 118th Congress, which ended in December 2024. Today, S.314 was approved by the Senate Commerce Committee.
The California Insurance Commissioner recently issued a bulletin with critical information regarding insurance payment obligations following a declared emergency. This guidance includes key provisions under California law that are vital for wildfire victims to understand as they navigate the recovery process.
Earlier this week Marriott International announced it has once again been named among FORTUNE Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies. The company has appeared on Fortune's Most Admired Companies' list consecutively since its inception in 1998. Marriott was named number one in the Hotels, Casinos, and Resorts category and placed number 13 in this year’s ranking overall.
AHLA Foundation raised more than $1,000,000 at its annual Night of a Thousand Stars fundraising gala last night, bringing together more than 400 industry leaders at the Beverly Hilton to celebrate excellence in hospitality. Proceeds of the gala will support workforce development initiatives for hotel industry employees.
As the wildfires and their aftermath continue to impact communities across California, the hotel industry is stepping up at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) to provide critical relief to those affected.
Raines, a leading hospitality management, development, and investment organization, has added Fairfield Inn & Suites Whitsett Greensboro East in Whitsett, NC, to its management portfolio. This is the third hotel that Raines is managing for Wilmington, NC-based developer Clarendon Properties.Located along I-40/I-85 at 3020 Hendren Rd, Whitsett, NC 27377, Fairfield Inn & Suites Whitsett Greensboro East provides easy access to major North Carolina cities such as Greensboro, Burlington, and Durham.
The American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) today issued the following statement in support of newly confirmed U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
American Hotel & Lodging Association President & CEO Rosanna Maietta today joined President Trump on stage in support of the proposed No Tax on Tips legislation in Nevada and issued the following statement:
First Hospitality, a national hotel operating and development company, grew into Oklahoma, Georgia, and Bahamas, while continuing growth in its existing markets, plus opened three new development lifestyle properties. This growth reflects First Hospitality’s continued focus on upscale, soft brand and lifestyle properties which now accounts for nearly 45% of its portfolio. This brings its diverse portfolio to more than 70 lifestyle, independent, and branded properties, with over 10,000 keys, and 3,500 world-class associates.
Extended Stay America, a pioneer and leader in the extended stay segment, proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary of providing affordable, comfortable accommodations for guests seeking long-term stays. Since opening its doors in 1995, Extended Stay America has remained committed to meeting the unique needs of extended stay guests — a commitment that has made it the leader and innovator in the industry.
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Rosanna Maietta released the following statement today on the inauguration of President Donald Trump, the nation’s 47th president, and Vice President JD Vance: