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AHLA Foundation Names Marriott CFO and EVP, Development Leeny Oberg As 2025 Peggy Berg Castell Award Recipient

AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), today announced that Marriott International Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development Leeny Oberg will receive the Peggy Berg Castell Award for her extensive efforts to elevate and advance women in the hospitality industry. The award will be given on October 7 at The Lodging Conference 2025 in Phoenix, Az.

AHLA Foundation
United States
Press Release Human Resources

Study: H-2B Visa Program supports U.S. workforce, positively impacts domestic salaries and jobs

The H2B Workforce Coalition, an effort aimed at protecting American workers through a stable and reliable seasonal workforce, today released a comprehensive economic analysis that explores the impacts and realities of the H-2B Visa Program. Completed by Edgeworth Economics, the study finds that the H-2B program has not had a detrimental effect on jobs and the salaries of U.S. workers - it has increased wages and supported the labor force.

AH&LA
United States
Press Release General Management

OTH Hotels Resorts to manage The Virginian Hotel, Curio Collection By Hilton In Lynchburg, Virginia

OTH Hotels Resorts (OTH), a Virginia-based hospitality management company with an asset portfolio exceeding $775 million, has been entrusted to assume management of The Virginian Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton. This iconic architectural landmark, located in the heart of downtown Lynchburg, Virginia, has long been regarded as a cornerstone of the city’s cultural history.

OTH Hotels Resorts
Lynchburg, Virginia, United States
Press Release Finance

New Survey: Majority of Hoteliers Scaling Back Development Plans

Rising costs and uneven demand challenges are placing a significant strain on hotel investment and operations, according to a new survey conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the leading voice representing all segments of the hotel industry. The survey, conducted in late August, featured input from nearly 400 hotel property owners and operators nationwide.

AH&LA
United States
Press Release General Management

Azul Hospitality Group Expands Pacific Northwest Management Presence with Takeover of Landmark Seattle Properties

Azul Hospitality Group, a premier hospitality management platform providing innovative approaches to maximizing an asset's performance, announced today it has assumed management of two landmark properties in downtown Seattle: the Hotel Theodore and the Mayflower Park Hotel. The Hotels are owned in partnership by Provenance Hotels and NBP Capital.

Azul Hospitality Group
Seattle, Washington, United States
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Press Release Sustainability

Airbnb and Neighborhood Housing Services of NYC launch $1M partnership to advance housing stability for New Yorkers

Airbnb and Neighborhood Housing Services of New York City (NHSNYC) have launched a multi-year partnership to support housing stability and expand economic opportunity for New Yorkers. The announcement comes at a time when the housing affordability crisis is among the most urgent challenges facing the city.

Airbnb
New York, New York, United States
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Press Release Development

Marriott International and Noble Investment Group Break Ground on Their 10th StudioRes Hotel, Scaling New Extended Stay Brand

Noble Investment Group (“Noble”) and Marriott International, Inc. (“Marriott”) today announced their 10th groundbreaking together on a StudioRes hotel. A milestone for both companies, this groundbreaking marks the continued expansion of Marriott’s new extended stay brand and advances Noble’s leadership in branded long-term accommodations, an institutional asset class at the intersection of hospitality and flexible stays.

Marriott and Noble Investment Group
United States
Press Release Development

Hilton Surpasses 200 Hotels in Canada, Accelerates Multi‑Brand Expansion

Hilton is celebrating a major milestone: more than 200 hotels are now open and welcoming travelers across Canada. This achievement, highlighted by the most recent openings of Hôtel Vallea Bromont, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, Home2 Suites by Hilton Woodstock ON and Spark by Hilton Toronto Mississauga - reflects the hospitality company’s successful multi-brand growth strategy. With a primary focus on expanding its focused service, extended stay, and lifestyle brand portfolios, Hilton continues to broaden its footprint while delivering signature hospitality, warmth, and innovation in destinations ranging from iconic city centers to emerging leisure and event hubs nationwide.

Hilton
Canada
Press Release Food & Beverage

The Hotel Monroe Becomes the First Full-Service Hotel in the US Certified by the Gluten-Free Food Program (GFFP) as 100% Gluten-Free

The Hotel Monroe, a hotel within Hilton’s Tapestry Collection, has officially been recognized as the first full-service hotel in the US by the Gluten-Free Food Program (GFFP) as 100% gluten-free. This certification also is endorsed by the National Celiac Association (NCA).

Cornerstone Hospitality, LLC
Monroe, Louisiana, United States
Press Release Markets & Performance

Recording a +27% Surge in Demand for Autumn Stays, HomeToGo Releases Fall Travel Report Alongside U.S. Leaf Peeping Index

As autumn approaches, HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, has released two data-backed studies: a 2025 Fall Travel Report crunching the data to reveal the world’s top trending destinations for fall trips among Americans, and a U.S. Fall Foliage Index to guide vacationers in search of superlative leaf peeping locations. With an overall +27% year-on-year increase in searches for fall retreats recorded via HomeToGo, the season is quickly growing as a prime time for breaks both at home and abroad.

HomeToGo
United States
Press Release General Management

HSMAI Foundation Announces 2025 Mike Dimond Student Career Success Grant Recipients

The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International Foundation is proud to announce Reem Alaqili, Margaret Thompson, Juliette van der Ham, and Libby Warden as the recipients of the 2025 Mike Dimond Student Career Success Grant. This prestigious program supports the development opportunities available to hospitality students interested in careers in commercial strategy. The grant provides aspiring professionals with financial support, access to industry thought leadership, and a dedicated mentorship experience with a seasoned executive.

HSMAI (USA)
United States