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January 29, 2014

Statement Of AH&LA On President’s State Of The Union Speech

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) issued the following statement on tonight’s State of the Union address and President Obama’s call to action on several policy items important to the U.S. lodging industry: “With 14 straight quarters of growth, the lodging sector's ability to continue to thrive, add quality jobs, and bolster local communities is directly impacted by the policies coming from Washington,” said Katherine Lugar, AH&LA president/CEO.

January 9, 2014

TripAdvisor Reveals The Costs To Stay And Play In And Around The Big Apple During The Big Game Weekend

TripAdvisor®, the world's largest travel site*, today announced the results of its TripIndex for the "Big Game," which reveals that football fanatics headed to the greater New York City metro area on February 1-2, 2014 can expect to pay on average $356 per day, with some of the most affordable options available in the Bronx, New York and Parsippany, New Jersey.

New York, New York, United States

January 8, 2014

Hilton Worldwide Signs Management Agreement to Operate Conrad Fort Lauderdale Resort and Residences

Hilton Worldwide announced today that it has signed definitive agreements with CFLB Partnership LLC to open and operate a 290-room Conrad Hotels & Resorts branded residence and resort in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Currently undergoing a more than $34 million renovation and property enhancements, the 24-story oceanfront Conrad Fort Lauderdale has an anticipated opening in 2015.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

December 20, 2013

Top Guest Rated U.S. Hotels of 2013 Offer New Year Travel Inspiration

To help vacation-goers get a jump start on travel plans for 2014, the experts at Hotels.com® recognized some of the most Outstanding (average guest review rating of 4.6 and above) hotel properties across several categories. Based on insights from the over 10 million verified Guest Reviews found on Hotels.com, the following hot-spots emerged as clear favorites among guests this year and are bound to stay on top in 2014. Which hotels would you add to the list? Tell the hotel experts on Twitter @hotelsdotcom with #bestof2013.

December 6, 2013

Lexington Unveils Adaptable, 100-Room Inn Prototype

Lexington by VantageSM, a collection of inns, hotels and suites, has introduced an innovative and unique, 100-room inn prototype that is specifically designed with the guest and owner/operator in mind. The announcement was made today by Lexington Group President Bill Hanley at Vantage Hospitality Group's annual Conference & Trade Show in Las Vegas.

December 5, 2013

Toronto Hotel Brands as M-Star Royal Oak Inn

Magnuson Hotels, the world's largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the M-Star Royal Oak Inn in Toronto, Ontario. global portfolio of nearly 2,000 hotels.

Magnuson Hotels

Toronto, Canada

November 22, 2013

Leading Hotels of the World Welcomes The Knickerbocker

The Knickerbocker, a legendary Beaux Arts building and registered New York landmark is the newest property to join The Leading Hotels of the World’s luxurious collection of authentic, distinct and independent hotels worldwide. Enviably situated on the southeast corner of 42nd Street overlooking the heart of Times Square, between Broadway and Bryant Park, The Knickerbocker will speak to the level of standards and excellence befitting of a ‘Leading Hotel,’ and provide travelers with the pinnacle of intuitive service, and redefine legacy at the crossroads of the world, when it opens its doors in 2014.

New York, New York, United States

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November 20, 2013

Survey Finds Hotel Rates in NYC Rising Strongly for Super Bowl

Football fans who are planning to book their hotel in New York for next year's Super Bowl better steel themselves for some price shock. According to a new survey from CheapHotels.org, hotels in New York City, and in particular in New Jersey around the MetLife Stadium where the championship game will take place, are charging strongly higher rates than usual for the Super Bowl weekend of February 1–3, 2014.

Cheaphotels.org

New York, New York, United States

November 11, 2013

Choice Hotels' Ascend Hotel Collection Welcomes Downtown Grand Las Vegas Hotel and Casino

Ascend Hotel Collection from Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, adds Downtown Grand Las Vegas to its impressive list of upscale hotels. On October 27, a small group of guests wined, dined and gambled at the new hotel and casino. Las Vegas casino mogul Steve Wynn and his wife Andrea showed their support by placing the first bets.

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

November 8, 2013

Red Lion Announces New Multi-Pronged Growth Strategy

Red Lion Hotels Corporation (NYSE: RLH) today announced its Board of Directors unanimously has approved a new multi-pronged growth strategy that will allow the company to refine its owned hotel portfolio and place greater emphasis on franchising and development in major Western U.S. markets.

October 30, 2013

Choice Hotels International Upgrades choiceADVANTAGE Interface for Franchisees

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, announced today that it has deployed a new, streamlined interface for its cloud-based hotel property management system, choiceADVANTAGE.

October 29, 2013

ASFONA and AH&LA Confer in Atlanta to Address Key Hotel Industry Issues in Washington

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) has long been a strong advocate of the U.S. lodging industry in Washington, regarding key issues that affect the millions of hoteliers across the country each year. At the recent ASFONA (Association of Starwood Franchisees & Owners – North America) Associate Board meeting in Atlanta, AH&LA president/CEO Katherine Lugar presented the association's most recent governmental initiatives to the attending ASFONA board members. The meeting, which was held at Le Meridien – Atlanta in early October, signaled an alliance between the two powerful industry associations, as they joined forces to influence lawmakers regarding legislative and regulatory issues that affect the lodging industry.

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

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October 16, 2013

Hotelier To Joint Committee: “Imagine The Possibilities If Congress And The President Worked Together”

Greg Bryan, vice president and chief operating officer of the Best Western Premier Grand Canyon Squire Inn, mayor of Tusayan, Arizona, and a member of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA), is set to testify this morning at a joint hearing of the House Natural Resources and Oversight and Government Reform Committees.

October 15, 2013

Strong 2014 Business Travel At Risk From Shutdown And Threat Of Default

Business travel spending is expected to see a robust year in 2014 fueled by steady corporate profits, increases in business investment and an improving U.S. economy. However, the ongoing government shutdown and potential default could derail progress and is already impacting business travel sentiment.

September 25, 2013

Warwick New York Hotel Unveils Five New Specialty Suites

The Warwick New York Hotel proudly announces the unveiling of its five new specialty suites designed to celebrate the vibrant spirit of the Old Hollywood era and the innovators of today's cultural landscape. Originally built as a romantic hideaway for screen siren Marion Davies and publishing tycoon William Randolph Hearst, the Warwick New York Hotel set out to capture the glamour of the lovers' bygone era with the aptly named Randolph Suite and Davies Suite along with the Russell Suite,Follies Suite and Modern Art Suite.

New York, New York, United States

September 24, 2013

Hotel Industry Presses Senate For Reauthorization Of Terrorism Insurance Program

Continuing its push for an extension of the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2007 (TRIPRA), the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) today sent a letter to Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee Chairman Tim Johnson (D-SD) and Ranking Member Michael Crapo (R-ID) to press for swift Senate action.

September 20, 2013

Kinseth Hospitality Companies Announces Completion Of A Multimillion Dollar Renovation To The Holiday Inn & Suites Of Overland Park, Kansas.

The Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Overland Park West celebrated a complete renovation of its meeting and public space on September 11. The hotel is premiering a multimillion dollar upgrade to its 10,000 square feet of meeting space, main lobby, fitness center, and business center. The hotel has also upgraded 100 of its 190 sleeping rooms, adding a brand new Executive Level room type to its inventory.

North Liberty, Iowa, United States

September 11, 2013

NYC's Most Expensive Hotel Rooms Revealed

New York City's most expensive hotel room goes for a whopping $40,000, and that's a per-night rate. A new report from NewYorkHotels.org revealed this startling discovery when it established the 10 most expensive hotel suites in Manhattan. The average rate at each establishment throughout the month of September served as the determining factor in coming up with the rankings.

NewYorkHotels.org

New York, New York, United States

September 4, 2013

Oakwood Worldwide® Signs First Oakwood Brand Franchisee

Oakwood Worldwide, the global leader in corporate housing and serviced apartments, recently expanded its relationship with Mainsail Lodging and Development by signing the company as its first Oakwood® brand franchisee. Mainsail, based in Tampa, Fla., will exclusively manage the Florida market for Oakwood Worldwide under both its ExecuStay® and Oakwoodbrands, helping the company expand its property offerings to meet the ever-changing needs of its customers.

Florida, United States

September 4, 2013

Illinois Best Western Rebrands as Magnuson Hotel Heritage Inn

Magnuson Hotels, the world's largest independent hotel group, announced today the complete rebranding of the Magnuson Hotel Heritage Inn.?xml:namespace prefix = "o" ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /

Magnuson Hotels

Illinois, United States

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