Select Registry named finalists across 11 award categories for the 2026 Craft Lodging Awards, with winners to be announced at the National Meeting Conference on November 10, 2026 in Ponte Vedra, Florida.
The AHLA Foundation's NRFT Survivor Fund hit a $10M milestone, with nearly 30% more grants awarded in 2026 to 16 organizations nationwide combating human trafficking.
Pennsylvania's House Bill 1286 mandates human trafficking awareness training for hotel, motel, and short-term rental employees, with refresher training every two years and compliance verification for third-party booking platforms.
GBTA welcomed House passage of the SAFEGUARDS Act and One Stop Pilot Program Extension Act, which restore TSA security fee funding and reduce redundant international screening.
Marriott named Coca-Cola its global beverage partner across carbonated soft drinks, hydration, and functional beverages, with a phased rollout across guestrooms, restaurants, lounges, and events worldwide.
The Hospitality Show, produced by Questex and AHLA, returns November 2–4, 2026 at Miami Beach Convention Center with speakers from Hilton, Accor, and Davidson Hospitality Group.
AAHOA opposes California's AB 2721, which would require hotels to publicly disclose ICE and CBP reservations, citing legal liability, privacy concerns, and compliance burdens for small and independent owners.
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.
YOTEL Washington DC trained staff and redesigned rooms with quiet areas and specialized lighting to accommodate neurodiverse guests.
Newport's hotels won top awards from Hyatt, Choice, and Wyndham, with some properties earning recognition for 8-10 consecutive years.
U.S. Travel Association calls for three-year TSA officer funding through reconciliation to prevent recurring airport staffing crises and passenger delays.
The Global Business Travel Association, GBTA, the leading voice of the global business travel industry, welcomes the news that the United States Congress has passed a continuing resolution to reopen the government through January 30 and provide backpay to federal workers.
As companies worldwide continue to navigate their business travel strategies amid change and uncertainty, confidence among global industry professionals is rebounding. Forty-three percent of business travel professionals worldwide say they are more optimistic now, up 15 percentage points versus prior months in 2025. However, concerns remain, relative to still-anticipated decreases in business trip volume, spending and revenue at their organizations for 2025.
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the opening of 18 hotels with new franchise partner Laxmi Hotels Group, the first major milestone in the planned sale of 113 managed properties. The successful transition of these Sonesta Select Hotels marks a significant step in Sonesta’s asset-right franchise-forward strategy.
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the leading voice of the global business travel industry, today called on the United States Congress to take immediate action to reach an agreement on a federal budget and quickly end the government shutdown.
The U.S. Travel Association today announced the launch of the America’s Sports and Travel Mega Event Coalition (ASTMEC)—a national alliance of sports, travel and business leaders dedicated to helping the United States successfully host a once-in-a-generation slate of global sporting events.
Officials of Landingplace Hotels, a hotel franchisor built by operators for operators, today announced the launch of two midscale, conversion-focused brands aimed at solving the real challenges hotel owners face, from rising costs and staffing shortages to rigid brand standards and shifting guest expectations.
On July 4, President Donald J. Trump signed into law the Reconciliation Bill, otherwise known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” which is a budget reconciliation law passed by the 119th United States Congress and includes tax and spending policies. The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) is pleased to see items it had advocated for included in the final bill signed into law. GBTA has worked closely with policymakers to put in place measures to strengthen the efficiency and safety of U.S. and international inbound business travel and sees these policies as positive and a necessary step forward. The new law delivers on these GBTA advocacy priorities for business travel, as recently shared with U.S. policymakers:
As family travel continues to evolve, The Neighborhood Hotel remains at the forefront—offering comfort, convenience, and closeness for multi-generational trips. The Neighborhood Hotel Little Italy feature 35 thoughtfully designed one‑ and two‑bedroom suites, all within walking distance to the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). The new property delivers a seamless blend of practical amenities and heartfelt, tech forward hospitality.
Over 100 GBTA members engaged U.S. lawmakers during the GBTA U.S. Legislative Summit to advocate for policies that support economic growth and global mobility