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April 23, 2020

Oyo's Long-Term Stays Emerge As Preferred Accommodation Choice; Provides Vital Support Amidst COVID-19

OYO Hotels, one of the world's leading hotel chains, has recorded an uptick in long-term stays in the US during the current COVID-19 pandemic as more and more travelers opt for OYO's services for their accommodation needs. A stay is classified as long-term when a guest spends over seven days at a hotel and OYO has witnessed an upwards of 21% increase in this category during the current COVID-19 pandemic. The hotel chain has been constantly monitoring the situation and resorted to adaptive measures for ensuring business continuity for its asset partners while taking the necessary steps to safeguard the health and well-being of its guests with a clear focus on hygiene and cleanliness.

PRISM (formerly Oravel Stays Ltd.)

April 14, 2020

Arkansas Welcomes Opening Of Magnuson Hotel Little Rock South

Magnuson Hotels, a top 20 global brand, today announced the branding of the Magnuson Hotel Little Rock South in Little Rock AR.

Magnuson Hotels

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

April 9, 2020

Marcus Hotels & Resorts Announces Updates to Current Operations

Marcus Hotels & Resorts®, a division of The Marcus Corporation (NYSE:MCS), is temporarily closing additional properties across its portfolio. This decision includes all of the following hotels owned by the Company that are currently still open, The Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee; The Platinum Hotel in Las Vegas; Hilton Madison Monona Terrace in Wisconsin; and the AC Hotel Chicago Downtown in Chicago. Additionally, with respect to the hotels that we manage for third-parties, we are working with the owners of those properties to temporarily close the hotels or transition management.

April 8, 2020

MGM Resorts Lights Up With Symbols Of Love And Support

While Las Vegas may be currently closed for business, The Strip is lighting up literally with signs of love and support to show that its heart is with the world during this difficult time. Iconic resorts including MGM Grand, ARIA Resort & Casino, Park MGM, Vdara, Delano and New York-New York are displaying beautiful messages of hope across the façades of their buildings nightly through strategically lit guest rooms.

MGM Resorts International

April 7, 2020

15,000 U.S. Hotels Sign Up To Support Healthcare Community

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced today that more than 15,000 hotels have signed up for its new initiative - "Hospitality for Hope" - which identifies hotel properties that have offered to provide temporary housing for emergency and healthcare workers as the COVID-19 public health crisis grows.

April 3, 2020

Caesars Provides Business Update Related to COVID-19 Impact

The ongoing COVID-19 public health emergency has prompted the temporary shutdown of Caesars Entertainment Corporation's ("Caesars", "Caesars Entertainment" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:CZR) properties consistent with government or tribe-mandated directives around the world.

March 25, 2020

Hotels Nationwide Sign Up To Support First Responders; Provide Housing

In an effort to support communities across the country during this unprecedented public health crisis, the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced a new initiative - Hotels for Hope - to connect hotel properties with the health community, struggling to find housing and support as the COVID-19 public health crisis grows.

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March 23, 2020

GBTA Signs On To Industry Requests To Congress In Key Verticals Of Global Business Travel

The following statement can be attributed to GBTA COO and Executive Director Scott Solombrino.

March 18, 2020

Vail Resorts To Close North American Resorts For The 2019-20 Ski Season

Vail Resorts announced today that all of its North American resorts and retail stores will remain closed for the 2019-20 winter ski season amidst the continued challenges associated with the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The decision follows the Company's previously announced closure of its resorts from Sunday, March 15 through Sunday, March 22. The Company will consider reopening Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado, Heavenly Mountain Resort in Lake Tahoe and Whistler Blackcomb in British Columbia in late April/early May, dependent on the situation with COVID-19 as well as weather conditions.

March 18, 2020

Las Vegas Sands Announces Temporary Closure of Las Vegas Properties

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) today announced that, out of an abundance of caution and in line with recent guidance from federal and state governments, it is closing its Venetian and Palazzo resorts in Las Vegas until at least April 1. A decision on whether to extend the closure or re-open will be made at a later date. The process of closing the properties will begin immediately and be completed as soon as possible.

Las Vegas Sands Corp.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

March 17, 2020

MGM Resorts International Statement On Temporary Closure Of Las Vegas Properties

MGM Resorts International (the "Company" or "MGM Resorts") today announced its decision to temporarily suspend operations at its Las Vegas properties until further notice, effective as of Tuesday, March 17th. Casino operations will close on Monday, March 16th, followed by hotel operations.

MGM Resorts International

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

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March 13, 2020

U.S. Travel Community Reacts to Increased Travel Restrictions

U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the announced suspension of most air travel to and from Europe.

U.S. Travel Association

March 13, 2020

The Westin Houston Medical Center Is Nation's First Hotel To Deploy LightStrike™ Germ-Zapping Robots™ From Xenex

The Westin Houston Medical Center is the first and only hotel in the U.S. to utilize LightStrike™ Germ-Zapping Robots™ to sanitize and disinfect its guest rooms and common areas to help combat the threat of coronavirus.

Houston, Texas, United States

March 12, 2020

Travel Leaders Echo Experts: Make Fact-Based Decisions About Traveling

A coalition of 150 travel-related organizations issued the following statement on the latest developments around coronavirus.

March 5, 2020

AHLA Joins Business Leaders to Discuss Response to Coronavirus

Chip Rogers, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), today joined leaders from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Travel Association, Airlines for America, and the National Retail Federation to discuss the potential impact of COVID-19 and the business community is responding.

January 28, 2020

Choice Hotels Introduces Everhome Suites To Help Developers Build A Strong Portfolio And Empower Guests' Success On The Road

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) today introduced Everhome Suites, a new-construction midscale extended-stay brand offering with customizable, apartment-style accommodations that empower guests to adapt their environment to the way they live and work during longer-term stays.

January 21, 2020

The Indigo Road announces New Hotel Management and Consulting Division

ATLANTA - The Indigo Road Hospitality Group, the Charleston, S.C.-based restaurant group and 2019 Forbes "Small Giant" that owns and operates 24 restaurants throughout the Southeast, announces today its venture into the hotel management and consulting space. Under the leadership of seasoned industry veteran Larry Spelts, the team will launch two boutique projects in 2020.

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group

January 6, 2020

Introducing The J Collection, A Portfolio Of Distinctive Southern Hotels And Resorts

Today marks the official launch of the J Collection, a New Orleans-based collection of exceptional Southern hotels and resorts. The J Collection is comprised of 19 unique, locally owned and operated hotels situated throughout New Orleans and the surrounding region. Each property offers its own distinctive style and personality, along with personalized service and southern hospitality. This new brand is the next step in the evolution of the New Orleans Hotel Collection and the French Quarter Hotel Collection - previously two separate hotel groups - which are now under the same umbrella of the J Collection.

The J Collection

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

December 24, 2019

Hotel Industry, AARP Join to Help Protect Seniors From Travel Scams

As Americans book last-minute holiday travel and begin contemplating summer trips, the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and AARP today announced a coordinated campaign aimed at educating senior travelers to avoid travel scams. This collaboration aligns with both AHLA's Search Smarter campaign and the AARP Fraud Watch Network, initiatives designed to help consumers avoid falling victim to scams and fraud.

November 21, 2019

Americans Admit They Need a Break From Family After Less Than Four Hours This Holiday Season

If you need a moment away from family during the holidays, you're not alone, according to new research from Motel 6. Today, the economy lodging brand that lets you "save more for what you travel for™" released its second annual holiday travel survey, revealing that while Americans prioritize family get-togethers over the holidays, it takes less than four hours before they need a break from their extended family.