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Press Releases
Everhome Suites Continues To Grow Its National Footprint With Nine New Openings And Groundbreakings Across Texas, Arizona, Oregon, And Ohio
Everhome Suites, the midscale extended stay brand from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), continues to grow its nationwide footprint with the opening of six new properties, and three ground breakings in Texas, Oregon, and Ohio. The brand's growing traction across Texas, coupled with the addition of the Salem, Oregon and Yuma, Arizona locations, highlights Everhome Suites' continued success meeting demand for purpose-built, extended stay accommodations across the U.S. Choice Hotels now has 14 Everhome Suites open, 19 under construction and more than 60 in the pipeline. The brand is on track to have nearly 25 hotels open by the end of the year.
CHLA Supports Newsom Extension of Hotel Occupancy for LA Fire Victims
The California Hotel & Lodging Association supports Gov. Newsom’s Executive Order extending the non-establishment of tenancy in Los Angeles County hotels to July 1, 2025 to give Los Angeles fire evacuees the ability to stay in hotels longer.
AHLA president & CEO testifies before U.S. House Committee on Education and Workforce
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) President & CEO Rosanna Maietta testified today before the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Workforce, emphasizing the hospitality industry's economic contributions, workforce recovery, and regulatory challenges.
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts Modernizes Premium Hospitality Experience across Key Americas Properties
Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts (Crowne Plaza) – part of the IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) premium portfolio – continues to roll out its bold upscale hospitality vision through recent renovations across several prominent Americas hotels. The latest projects align Crowne Plaza’s modernized offerings with guests’ emerging needs and reaffirm its standing as a leading brand at the intersection of professional and leisure travel.
Hotel & Tourism Leaders Unite With Call to Action: Support Los Angeles Businesses & Workers Amid Impact of Wildfires: “Stay With LA!”
As the greater Los Angeles community confronts the devastation caused by the recent wildfires, the city’s hospitality and tourism leaders have united to urge tourists, travelers and trade shows to keep Los Angeles in their plans.
More Vegas, More Experiences: Hyatt Enters Long-Term Licensing Agreement with The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) and The Venetian Resort Las Vegas today announced a long-term licensing agreement to make the iconic luxury property on the Las Vegas Strip bookable through Hyatt channels, including Hyatt.com and the World of Hyatt mobile app, in the near future. Soon, World of Hyatt members and eligible meeting and event planners will be able to earn and redeem loyalty points on qualifying stays, earn credit toward the Brand Explorer Award and, for World of Hyatt elite members, enjoy additional on-property benefits. With this long-term licensing agreement, Hyatt will offer more choice for rewarding travel experiences and stays in the all-suite resort at the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.
W Las Vegas Debuts at Mandalay Bay
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) officially mark the debut of W Las Vegas, transitioning the iconic 1,117-suite tower on the Mandalay Bay campus into the globally recognized W Hotels brand. Starting today, Marriott Bonvoy members can book stays and earn and redeem points at this vibrant destination, now part of the MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy.
“Recovery Cannot Wait.” More Than 100 U.S. Destinations and Small Businesses Urge Immediate Congressional Action on Disaster Relief
More than 100 destination leaders and small business operators across seven states affected by recent disasters banded together in a letter to Congressional leadership, urging lawmakers to pass immediate disaster relief.
Nearly 80 Million Americans Expected to Travel over Thanksgiving
AAA projects 79.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period*. For the first time, AAA’s forecast includes the Tuesday before and the Monday after Thanksgiving Day to better capture the flow of holiday travelers. This year’s projection of nearly 80 million travelers is an increase of 1.7 million people compared to last year and 2 million more than in 2019.
2024 Deloitte holiday travel survey
On the surface, this year’s holiday travel season looks a lot like 2023. Our 2024 Deloitte holiday travel survey found that just under half of Americans plan to travel between Thanksgiving and mid-January, with 19% visiting friends and relatives only, and 30% planning to stay in paid lodging.
Holiday season poll: 52% of Americans likely to travel for leisure
Fifty-two percent of Americans plan to travel overnight for leisure in the next four months, and hotels remain the top lodging choice for both leisure (45%) and business travelers (59%), according to a new survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult.
AHLA statement on the 2024 elections
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement today regarding the 2024 elections.
Wyndham Expands Extended Stay Offerings, Teams with Reside to Introduce Wyndham Residences in the U.S.
Guests seeking contemporary, upscale residence-style accommodations in urban destinations now have new offerings to consider in key cities like Houston, Washington D.C and more as a result of a 10-year development relationship between Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchisor, and Reside, a leading residential hospitality management company.
BWH Hotels Hosts 3,000 Attendees At Accelerate Conference Showcasing Global Strategy And Momentum For The Future
BWH Hotels, the leading hospitality enterprise comprised of three hotel companies including WorldHotels™, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts, and SureStay® Hotels, hosted its annual convention this week in Charlotte, North Carolina. With “Accelerate” as this year’s theme, nearly 3,000 attendees, including BWH Hotels’ hoteliers, operators, and partners from around the globe, came together to celebrate one another’s accomplishments and set the groundwork for a successful year ahead and beyond.
White House Hosts Exclusive Briefing for AAHOA Members on Small Business Initiatives
Members of AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) on Wednesday participated in an exclusive virtual briefing hosted by the Biden-Harris Administration for the world's largest hotel owners association. The session, organized by the White House Office of Public Engagement, focused on key issues affecting small businesses and provided an update on the current economic landscape.
AHLA condemns New York City Council passage of the Safe Hotels Act
American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement today after the New York City Council passed the “Safe Hotels Act.”
Marriott International Secures Legal Victory Against Fraudulent Robocall Operators
In a significant legal victory, Marriott International, Inc. (Marriott) has successfully concluded a lawsuit in federal court in Virginia against perpetrators responsible for tens of millions of illegal and fraudulent robocalls to consumers, misusing the Marriott name and the names of its portfolio of brands. Marriott initially filed the case as a “John Doe” lawsuit in May 2021, against anonymous bad actors who were exploiting Marriott’s brands for their own commercial gain and violating both state and federal laws.
Survey: 4 out of 5 American Travelers Embrace Biometrics Use at Airport Security
Following record-breaking air travel over Labor Day weekend, the U.S. Travel Association along with Ipsos released survey results underscoring traveler preference of biometric technology screening to keep air passengers safe and provide greater efficiency at airport checkpoints.
Choice Hotels Announces First Contract Awarded Under Recently Reintroduced SOAR Program to Support Hotel Ownership Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Entrepreneurs
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, announced its first contract under the recently reintroduced SOAR (Supporting Ownership Access and Representation) program, designed to create hotel ownership opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Damon Healey of Eternal Companies, a real estate investment and asset management firm, executed a contract to convert two hotels in Georgia to Suburban Studios, one of Choice's four extended stay brands. The pair of properties opened on May 30.