U.S. Travel Association announced recipients of the 2025 ESTO Awards at the 41st annual ESTO conference, held August 17-19 in Phoenix, Arizona. Winners were announced Monday evening at the JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge.
The travel industry’s outlook has brightened in recent months, driven largely by high-income travelers booking premium flights and luxury accommodations. But a full recovery remains uneven—particularly in segments serving middle- and lower-income travelers, who are scaling back spending amid persistent economic uncertainty.As we enter August 2025, the Los Angeles hotel industry—particularly properties near LAX—is facing a moment of both opportunity and pressure.
Officials of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today announced that the organization has begun accepting submissions for the 20th Annual HAMA Student Case Competition. Students from more than 60 participating undergraduate and graduate programs nationwide have been given a management company change scenario to analyze and formulate a recommendation to improve the business. HAMA has partnered with HotStats, a global leader in financial benchmarking for hotels, and Lodging Analytics Research & Consulting (LARC), to provide critical reports identical to what HAMA members utilize on an ongoing basis to student participants.
The U.S. hotel industry reported negative year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 9 August. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
MMI Hotel Group (MMI), a legacy-driven hospitality operator in the Southeast, announces its return to the Memphis market through a new management partnership with acclaimed hotel, River Inn of Harbor Town and its signature dining outlets. MMI will oversee day-to-day operations while leading a long-term, strategic campaign to reimagine the celebrated guest experience and restaurant offerings that have long defined the boutique property’s charm and local reputation.
After closing more than nine years ago, the Colony House Motor Lodge, one of Roanoke’s most distinctive mid-century modern landmarks, has officially reopened following a multi-million-dollar restoration. Originally opened in 1959 in the bold Googie-style and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2023, the property is now a fully reimagined boutique destination that merges retro flair with modern hospitality.
The overall hotel occupancy rate decreased by 1.4% year-over-year in Q2, as supply growth of 0.8% outpaced a 0.6% decline in demand.
In July, CBRE also reduced its 2026 GDP growth estimate to 1.8% from 2.5%, below the long-run average of 2.1%. CBRE expects inflation to remain higher for longer with the 2025 CPI growth forecast increasing 10 bps to 2.9% and the 2026 forecast increasing 30 bps to 3.0%. Rising inflation could put sustained pressure on hotel profits and margins.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the leading voice representing all segments of the hotel industry, today announced its strong support for the White House’s creation of a federal task force to prepare for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
CoStar and Tourism Economics further downgraded growth projections in a revised 2025-26 U.S. hotel forecast just released at the 17th Annual Hotel Data Conference.
On behalf of California's more than 6,000 hotels and 235,000 hotel employees, the California Hotel and Lodging Association released this statement in response to Gov. Newsom's announcement that the CHP-led Organized Retail Crime Task Force so far in 2025 has made 706 arrests and recovered nearly 150,000 stolen goods valued at an estimated $8 million.
Early in the COVID recovery period, it was hard to separate pandemic-era shifts from a new normal. Five years after the pandemic’s start, the reasons why, how and where people travel, as well as where they stay, has changed due to the proliferation of hybrid work, greater availability of short-term rentals and the growth in hotel brands and their loyalty program members.
The U.S. hotel industry reported mostly positive year-over-year comparisons, according to CoStar’s latest data through 2 August. CoStar is a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.
The U.S. Travel Association today announced the launch of the America’s Sports and Travel Mega Event Coalition (ASTMEC)—a national alliance of sports, travel and business leaders dedicated to helping the United States successfully host a once-in-a-generation slate of global sporting events.
Today, state legislators and leaders from the hospitality industry convened to urge passage of House Bill 1286, which would require short-term rental operators—in addition to hotels and other lodging establishments—across Pennsylvania to provide human trafficking awareness training to employees. The legislation, introduced by State Representative Regina Young (D-HD185) and co-sponsored by Representatives Robert Leadbeter, Eric Nelson, and Tarik Khan, is currently pending before the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
Select Registry, the pioneer of Craft Lodging, proudly announces the addition of eleven exceptional properties to its curated portfolio. With a legacy spanning more than 50 years, Select Registry continues to champion and support independent inns, B&Bs, and boutique hotels that offer personalized service, unique experiences, and unparalleled hospitality.
Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) and Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) today announced the 2025 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit will take place Friday, Nov. 14, at the Historic Fifth Street School in Downtown Las Vegas. Registration for the state's premier youth homelessness advocacy event opens Aug. 11 at nphy.org/Summit25.
Audubon International – the environmentally focused non-profit organization offering members numerous certifications and conservation initiatives to protect the areas where we all live, work, and play – announces that Ojai Valley Inn in Ojai, Calif., has achieved Green Hospitality Platinum-level Certification, reflecting its commitment to the highest standards of environmental best practices for lodging destinations, restaurants, and spas worldwide.
Crescent Hotels & Resorts has been selected to manage the NH Collection New York Madison Avenue. Known for its elevated hospitality and distinctive style, the hotel is a hidden gem that captures the energy and elegance of New York City’s most iconic avenue.
The Washington, D.C., chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International today invited hospitality professionals from throughout the metropolitan area to attend its annual State of the Industry program Aug. 21 at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf.
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