Marketing's Evolution: The Revenue-Generating Power of Community in the Connection Economy
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By Ivana Johnston, Co-Founder and CEO, Puzzle Partner
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Remington Hospitality Honors Excellence in Management
Remington Hospitality, a visionary leader in hotel management, recently honored its leadership teams, general managers, and directors of sales at the annual Thrive Leadership Conference, held March 11-14 at the Houston Marriott Sugar Land. This highly anticipated event brings together top talent to celebrate team achievements, reflecting Remington Hospitality’s steadfast commitment to fostering an environment where passionate professionals thrive.
Calling All ‘Tattourists’: Kimpton Teams Up with Tiny Zaps for Exclusive Tattoo Pop-Up Series
ATLANTA – Kimpton, part of IHG Hotels & Resorts' Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, announces a new partnership with Tiny Zaps, an emerging and innovative tattoo studio specializing in tiny tattoos, to bring the rising trend of “tattourism” – celebrating and commemorating travel with meaningful tattoos – directly to guests at select Kimpton hotels.
Hospitality Professionals Invited to Collaborative Marketing Strategies Event
HSMAI Washington DC Chapter today invited Washington metropolitan area hospitality professionals to register for its next program, Beyond Boundaries: Collaborative Marketing Strategies, to be held April 23 at MGM National Harbor in Maryland.
AAHOACON25 Set for New Orleans: Innovations and Opportunities Await Hospitality Professionals
With less than a month to go, AAHOA, the world’s largest hotel owners association, is set for AAHOACON25, the must-attend event for the hospitality industry, which will be held April 15-17, 2025, in New Orleans.
Hunter Hotel Investment Conference Announces Move to New Venue in 2026
After 36 years of hosting one of the hospitality industry’s most respected gatherings, the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference (“HUNTER”) announced plans to move to a new venue following a successful 17-year partnership with the esteemed Atlanta Marriott Marquis. Starting in 2026, the annual event will be held at the Signia by Hilton Atlanta, marking the conference’s continued growth and its commitment to providing attendees with an exceptional experience.
Choice Hotels International Introduces Sharpened Brand Identities and Refreshed Brand Prototypes for Comfort and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel franchisors, is introducing new, value-engineered prototypes for Comfort and Country Inn & Suites by Radisson that will provide more revenue driving spaces for owners within the same footprint and achieve a 10 to 15 percent reduction in construction costs. In addition, the brand identities for both Comfort and Country Inn & Suites have been sharpened to create even more distinction within the marketplace for travelers, fortifying Choice Hotels' industry-leading upper midscale brands. Throughout the year, Choice Hotels plans on testing and rolling out a series of new and evolved brand hallmarks, including an updated breakfast offering, furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) packages and more as the franchisor continues to invest in its brands, driving growth and long-term brand success.
Penn State Hospitality Management Event To Honor Cvent CEO and Founder Reggie Aggarwal
The 2025 Penn State Hotel & Restaurant Society (PSHRS) Industry Awards and Reception will be held on Tuesday, April 8, at the Nittany Lion Inn.
AAHOA Welcomes Hilton as Brand Partner, Grand Sponsor, and Exhibitor at AAHOACON25
AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association), the world’s largest hotel owners association, proudly announces that Hilton will serve as an AAHOA Brand Partner, exhibitor, and Grand Sponsor of the Welcome Party at the 2025 AAHOA Convention & Trade Show (AAHOACON25), set to take place April 15–17, in New Orleans.
HomeToGo Unveils Top U.S. Cities for St. Patrick’s Day Value Vacations, Based on Search and Price Insights
HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, revealed the most in-demand yet value-packed St. Patrick’s Day destinations across the U.S., using exclusive search and price data. For travelers who want to experience superb celebrations without packing their passport, HomeToGo has identified the pot of gold for festive trips, featuring 15 U.S. locations ranked by affordability and popularity.
Hyatt Select Announced as Hyatt’s First Conversion-Friendly Transient Brand in the Upper-Midscale Segment in the Americas
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) today announced plans for Hyatt Select, a new upper-midscale transient brand designed to meet the needs of modern travelers while delivering an efficient, cost-effective model for owners. The Hyatt Select brand will strengthen Hyatt’s upper-midscale presence complementing Hyatt Studios, Hyatt’s extended-stay brand in the category, which marked the opening of its first property, Hyatt Studios Mobile / Tillmans Corner, on Feb. 18.
HSMAI Celebrates 68th Annual Adrian Awards
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) celebrated the best in travel marketing at the Adrian Awards Celebration on Tuesday, February 18, at the New York Marriott Marquis, with more than 500 industry and agency executives in attendance. This year, the 68th annual competition theme, “Wish You Were Here,” celebrates the moments and contributions that comprised the most innovative and successful travel marketing, public relations, advertising, and integrated campaigns.
HSMAI Americas Welcomes 2025 Board Members Lead By Chair Andrew Rubinacci
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is proud to announce the members of its 2025 Americas Board of Directors and Executive Committee. HSMAI America’s leaders represent a cross section of the industry’s most respected hotel and hospitality brands, academics, and suppliers. The board is composed of senior travel and hospitality executives from a representative selection of HSMAI members, led by chair, Andrew Rubinacci, CHSP, Chief Advisory Officer, FLYR, who is in his second year of a two-year term.
Booking.com Highlights Personalized Travel Experiences in New Booking.yeah Ad Campaign
Booking.com, the global leader in connecting travelers with the widest choice of incredible places to stay, is launching a new ad campaign to show how it helps travelers get it ridiculously right every time. A continuation of the successful Booking.yeah campaign that celebrates YEAHs experienced throughout the travel journey, the new creative will debut live during the fourth quarter of the Big Game on February 9, bringing to life Booking.com’s ability to cater to every traveler’s unique needs and personalities and “find exactly what they’re booking for.”
Los Angeles Tourism Statement On Los Angeles Wildfires
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board President & CEO Adam Burke today issued the following statement on discoverlosangeles.com:
Hyatt CEO Named 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon
The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration is pleased to share it has selected an outstanding leader in the hotel industry, Mark Hoplamazian, President and CEO of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, to receive the 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award. The award is scheduled to be presented at the Cornell Icon and Innovator Awards event in New York City on June 3, 2025.
Meetingmax Partners with aRes Travel to Streamline Post-Cutoff Hotel Bookings
Meetingmax, the leading provider of event room block management software, has announced a strategic partnership with aRes Travel to address the growing challenges of post-cutoff hotel bookings. This collaboration offers event managers an innovative solution to ensure no attendee is left without accommodations, even after the contracted room blocks close.
A New POV: What Hospitality can learn from the TikTok Timeout
That sound you heard this past weekend was 170 million people hitting the roof at not being able to access TikTok for roughly 12-16 hours.
By Andrew Hopson, Food and Beverage Leader, Andrew Hopson
Beyond Check-In
As we close the chapter on a transformative 2024 and step into 2025, Newport Hospitality Group continues to lead the charge in redefining operational excellence. Our mission is clear, to empower our general managers and directors of sales with the tools they need to deliver exceptional guest experiences. By leveraging innovative systems, we aim to streamline processes, enhance performance, and allow our leaders to focus on what truly matters—our guests.
By Whitney Altizer, Chief Commercial Officer, Newport Hospitality Group
California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC] Unveils 2025 Schedule
Officials of the California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC], the only hospitality conference focused on the California hotel market, today unveiled the agenda for its eighth annual gathering. The Westin Long Beach will play host to the event from March 5-6, 2025.