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Press Releases
Hotels Enter the Ask and Book Era as AI Reshapes Discovery, Distribution, and Operations, According to NYU SPS and BCG
NYU and BCG study reveals 37% of travelers use AI for trip planning while hotels face 65% staffing shortages and 11.2% labor cost increases in North America.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 21 February
CoStar data shows U.S. hotels gained 3.1% occupancy and 6.2% RevPAR for the week, with New Orleans and Las Vegas leading growth.
Wyndham Levels Up Group Travel with New End-to-End Booking and Management Tools
The platform powered by Groups360 offers real-time dashboards, customizable booking pages, and integration with hotel systems to reduce manual work for planners.
Fries with that? Ordering from AI linked to selecting more indulgent foods
Penn State study of 400+ participants found AI voice ordering increased indulgent food choices by 40% compared to human interaction due to mental fatigue.
Flexible master’s program helping graduate student pursue career goals
Penn State's hybrid master's program allows working hospitality professionals to advance their education while maintaining full-time hotel positions.
GBTA Urges U.S. Congress and Administration to End Global Entry Suspension, Citing Increased Security and Business Travel Risks
GBTA warns that Global Entry suspension due to the government shutdown will create airport delays and hurt the $395.4B business travel market.
Mandarin Oriental Announces New Luxury Residences in West Palm Beach, Florida
The 87-unit luxury development will rise 31 stories along the Intracoastal Waterway, marking Mandarin Oriental's first standalone residences in South Florida.
U.S. hotel performance for January 2026
First RevPAR growth month since March 2025, with Minneapolis leading gains due to federal agent activity and Miami boosted by CFP Championship Game.
ROW NYC Reopens in Times Square This May
The 1,300-room property debuts redesigned rooms, reimagined public spaces, and Percy All Day café after a comprehensive renovation, with rates starting at $279.
Memphis Riverline Hotel Unveiled, Marking a New Chapter for The Downtown Landmark
Former Sheraton Memphis Downtown transitions to independent Memphis Riverline Hotel while maintaining Marriott Bonvoy benefits and planning phased renovations.
U.S. Food Waste Pact Report Shows Less Food Being Wasted in Retail and Foodservice Sectors
Retail unsold food rates dropped 1.1% while foodservice waste efficiency improved 5.7%, with pilot programs achieving over 50% waste reduction.
A Three-Year Hospitality Degree That Signals a Global Shift in Workforce Education
NAU's three-year hospitality degree addresses post-pandemic leadership shortages by cutting traditional program length while maintaining rigor through year-round scheduling.
Brick Hospitality Adds Ramada Suites by Wyndham San Diego to Management Portfolio
Brick Hospitality completed a full renovation after taking over the closed Ramada Suites in San Diego's Mission Valley in June 2025.
A Year of Modernization: U.S. Travel Applauds Progress, Urges Continuation to Achieve Historic Success
One year after U.S. Travel’s Commission on Seamless and Secure Travel released its landmark report, the U.S. Travel Association today highlighted meaningful progress in modernizing America’s travel system—while warning that certain policy proposals, including a $250 "visa integrity fee” and expanded social media screening requirements for visa waiver travelers, could undermine recent gains and weaken U.S. competitiveness.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 14 February
The U.S. hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 14 February. CoStar is a global leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
Four Seasons Resort Lanai Introduces Zero-Waste, Resort Filtered Water Bottling System
The resort's closed loop system with Boomerang Water reduces carbon emissions by 95% per bottle and eliminates shipping through on-site bottling.
Business coalition submits landmark signature total to repeal $742 million gross receipts tax
The coalition collected nearly double the required signatures to qualify the measure for the November 2026 ballot, targeting LA's $742 million tax burden on business revenues.
Modest World Cup lift still poised to play key role for U.S. hotel industry
CoStar forecasts the 2026 World Cup will drive 1.7% RevPAR growth in June-July, with host cities seeing 12.7% gains despite broader industry weakness.
HSMAI Celebrates 69th Annual Adrian Awards
The ceremony honored 500+ industry leaders with Platinum winners across Paid, Earned, Owned, and Multi-Channel marketing categories.