AHLA Statement on Passage of the Los Angeles Minimum Wage Amendments
AHLA CEO Rosanna Maietta welcomed LA City Council amendments to the hotel minimum wage law, calling it necessary relief amid rising costs and declining travel demand.
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From Binders to Real-Time: How Hospitality America Rewired Operations for a Digital Era
Hospitality America shares how adopting Actabl's ProfitSword and Hotel Effectiveness across its Southeast portfolio cut GM admin hours, improved labor cost control, and boosted retention over 30 years.
By Ryan Sistare, Vice President of Operations, Hospitality America
The Tipping Point: Why Digital Tipping Has Stalled and How 2026 Changes Everything
NFC-based tipping systems that bypass app downloads and PMS integration could resolve the cash-tip gap affecting frontline retention, with 2026 seen as the inflection point for mass adoption.
By Doron Dreyer, Co-Founder and CEO, GratifID
L.A. moves to delay $30-an-hour minimum wage for hotel, airport workers tied to 2028 Olympics
LA City Council voted 9-6 to potentially postpone the $30/hr minimum wage for hotel and airport workers from 2028 to 2030, amid pressure from businesses threatening to repeal the city's gross receipts tax.
U.S. Travel Association Welcomes Suspension of Visa Bonds for World Cup Fans
The U.S. Travel Association endorses the administration's suspension of visa bond requirements for confirmed FIFA World Cup ticket holders, calling it a key step to boost international visitor arrivals.
How to prepare for hospitality’s AI future: Inside NAVIGATE 2026
A recap of Revinate's NAVIGATE 2026 conference in Phoenix, covering AI adoption strategies, the importance of clean guest data, and new product developments including automated call scoring.
Karen Stephens, Chief Marketing Officer, Revinate, Inc.
Hoteliers Urge Congress: Act Now on Workforce Challenges, Certainty for Small Businesses, and Bolstered Travel Demand
Over 300 AHLA members lobbied Congress on key industry priorities: passing the American Franchise Act, modernizing H-2B visas, and restoring Brand USA funding.
The K-Shaped Recovery of Myrtle Beach’s Hotel Market
HVS analysis of Myrtle Beach shows branded upper-midscale-and-above hotels surpassing 2019 metrics while the broader market trails, with revenues at $990M in 2025 versus a $1.1B peak in 2021.
By Brett Testa, Senior Manager, HVS Atlanta, HVS
Gravity Haus Continues Expansion: Acquiring Three Former LOGE Hotels Across Washington and Montana
Gravity Haus acquired management agreements for three former LOGE properties in Washington and Montana, expanding to 13 total locations.
Reviving hidden gems into design-forward destinations: The French Cowboys story
Texas boutique hotel group French Cowboys uses Cloudbeds PMS to manage seven unique properties while maintaining individual character and streamlining operations.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 9 May
Chicago led occupancy gains at 75.2%, while Miami's Grand Prix and Consensus conference drove the largest ADR and RevPAR increases.
HFTP Announces 2026 Hospitality Technology Honors: Mary Gerdts for Hall of Fame and Bob Gilbert with an Award of Merit
Gerdts founded POST Integrations in 1991 and EboCom in 2000, providing payment processing exclusively to hospitality, while Gilbert led HSMAI for 30+ years.
Choice Hotels International Concludes 70th Annual Convention, "Making More Possible" for Franchise Owners and Guests
Choice unveiled AI-driven technology solutions at its 70th convention while celebrating franchise owners across 26+ hotel brands.
Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Celebrates Reopening of Two Trees Inn and New Operating Partnership with Waterford Hotel Group
The pet-friendly inn near Foxwoods closed during COVID and reopened with renovated rooms, new management by Waterford Hotel Group, and enhanced amenities.
BLLA Unveils a Defining AI Main Stage Panel at the 2026 Boutique Hotel Investment Conference
The June 2026 conference features an AI literacy panel for independent hoteliers and introduces an Innovation Hub showcasing tech solutions for boutique operators.
WTTC Welcomes U.S. Tourism Envoy Nick Adams for First Global Address, Signalling New Era of U.S. Leadership in Travel & Tourism
Adams outlined U.S. priorities including reaching 100 million visitors by 2030 and leveraging G20 hosting to drive investment and job creation.
Q1 2026 Major U.S. Hotel Sales Survey & Lodging Sector Overview
Q1 2026 saw 110 U.S. hotel transactions totaling $4.6 billion, with Florida and New York accounting for 55% of deals despite geopolitical energy shocks.
By Daniel Lesser, President & CEO, LW Hospitality Advisors LLC (LWHA)
U.S. Travel Forecast Points to Steady Growth Ahead
U.S. Travel Association forecast shows domestic travel leading growth while international recovery lags until 2029.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 2 May
CoStar reports occupancy up 1.2% to 66.5% and RevPAR up 3.2% to $111.59 for the week ending May 2, with Las Vegas leading gains at +29.0%.
2026 Rising Star Award Caribbean Latin America presented to Paola Durán at ALIS CALA
Paola Durán, 26, was recognized for her role in building legal frameworks behind GHL's 60+ hotels across 10 Latin American countries.