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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 (USA)
United States
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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.”

Booking.com
United States
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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.

Cornell
New York, New York, United States
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2025 Trends Webinar – Futureproofing Your Digital Presence with LLMs, Agents, and Zero-Clicks

We are excited to announce our 2025 Digital Marketing Trends Webinar on January 9, 2025, at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET. Join Milestone Founder and President, Benu Aggarwal; Bill Hunt, President of Back Azimuth Consulting; and Q&A with Barry Schwartz, CEO of RustyBrick, as we explore the critical shifts and innovations shaping the future of digital marketing. As we move further into an AI-driven landscape, understanding and integrating these trends will be essential to staying ahead of the competition. Below are some of the key trends we will discuss, along with the data supporting insights

Milestone Inc.
Santa Clara, California, United States
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The Mille Club: Exploring SoCal Luxury at El Encanto, a Belmond Hotel

A quick jaunt up the coast for Angelenos or anyone else in Southern California (SoCal) is the picturesque haven of Santa Barbara with its never-ending white sand beaches surrounded by trendy restaurants and beachfront accommodations. But drive a few minutes up the city’s hills, and you will reach the El Encanto, a secluded, 7.5-acre oasis of verdant gardens tucked into the upper reaches. Here, a serene presence contrasts the endless hubbub of cars, people, boats, and related commercial activities.

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Santa Barbara, California, United States
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Record Number of Holiday Travelers Expected to Close Out 2024

AAA projects 119.3 million people will travel 50 miles or more from home over the year-end holiday period* from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1. This year’s domestic travel projection narrowly surpasses the previous record set in 2019 by 64,000 travelers. AAA expects an additional 3 million travelers this holiday season compared to last year.

AAA (the American Automobile Association, Inc.)
United States
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‘Future of Travel Mobility’ Underscores Critical Need for Investment in Transportation, Aviation and Security Innovation

U.S. Travel Association hosted its fourth annual Future of Travel Mobility conference at Washington’s Union Station on Wednesday, uniting travel industry executives, government officials, business leaders and public policy experts for critical discussions on the future of travel and transportation as the United States embarks on a mega decade of sports, thrusting our nation into the spotlight on a global stage.

U.S. Travel Association
United States
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HomeToGo Uncovers 2024’s Top Thanksgiving Vacation Destinations and Breaks Down State-Specific Travel Trends

HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, today revealed the top 15 destinations for Thanksgiving trips, alongside state-by-state travel trends, using extensive user search and pricing data. Driven by a +31% year-on-year uplift in searches for domestic Thanksgiving travel, HomeToGo’s latest analysis uncovers which states have the highest holiday travel interest among residents, the typical distance of their trips, the durations of their stays, and more.

HomeToGo
United States
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citizenM Inspires Guests To Embrace The Sunshine State Of Mind

citizenM - the pioneer of affordable luxury hotels - has launched a new opening campaign for its third property in Miami, providing guests the opportunity to embrace their sunny side. Located steps away from the buzzing retail and restaurants of Lincoln Road, citizenM Miami South Beach is where the positive effects of sun meet the positive effects of citizenM’s sleep experience.

Another Star
Miami, Florida, United States
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HomeToGo Releases 2024/25 Ski Season Report Featuring the Most Affordable, Most Popular and Top-Trending Resorts in the US

HomeToGo, the marketplace with the world’s largest selection of vacation rentals, today unveiled the results of its annual Ski Season Report. With snow in mind and savings in sight, HomeToGo has curated a list of the 35 most affordable ski destinations across the U.S. for the 2024/25 winter season based on accommodation costs and lift ticket prices. The report, which highlights a growing interest in U.S. ski regions, identifies the most popular and top-trending destinations, and also provides insights into traveler behavior such as average stay length, group size, and travel distance.

HomeToGo
United States
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The Hospitality Show Wraps Up with Key Insights on Increasing Revenue, Streamlining Operational Efficiency, and Innovating Sustainability Initiatives

Today, The Hospitality Show (The Show), produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), concluded with a third day of insightful programming and an expo hall full of products and solutions aimed at enhancing revenue, optimizing operations and improving guest satisfaction.

Questex
United States