Roughly 1.3 million business trips take place every day in the U.S., according to American Express Business Travel. For small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), those trips can lead to a positive impact on a company’s bottom line – but can also be challenging to coordinate, budget and manage. But it doesn’t have to be.
Continuing its acclaimed research series examining underrepresented traveler audiences, https://www.mmgyglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MMGY Global announced today the release of a new report entitled Portrait of Family Travel™: Autism, ADHD and Neurodiversity. Examining the unique travel preferences, behaviors and barriers of this audience segment, the study highlights the significance of accommodations such as low-sensory/quiet areas, clear and transparent information up front, and – perhaps most importantly – a call for greater kindness and patience.
A new study from AAA and Bread Financial finds younger generations are driving a surge in live event travel. Approximately three in five Gen Z (65%) and Millennial (58%) respondents confirmed they have traveled in the past 12 months and/or plan to travel in the next 12 months for in-person events like concerts, sporting events, comedy shows, and book readings that are more than 50 miles from home . This compares to 43% of Gen X and just 27% of Baby Boomers.
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has announced the launch of the Commercial Effectiveness Organizational Assessment, a tool providing a structured framework for assessing where a hotel organization’s commercial structure is strong and where improvements are needed. The tool and accompanying report, Taking Commercial Strategy to the Next Level, are a free member benefit for HSMAI members and available to the industry for purchase.
NEWH, Inc. is excited to announce that long-time member Anita Degen, IIDA, Managing Principal of her namesake firm, Degen & Degen Architecture and Interior Design, was honored with the NEWH Pinnacle Award at the organization’s leadership conference. Receiving not one, but two honors, Degen was also inducted into the association’s College of Fellows alongside four other new members, bestowed during NEWH’s biennial Leadership Conference on February 17, 2024 in Nashville.
The 404-room resort in Toronto implemented Salesforce Sales and Marketing Cloud for rich guest profiles and personalized guest journeys, but needed Hapi’s experienced hospitality team to access the necessary data.
As the global cruise industry gathers in Miami this week, three powerhouse travel brands have partnered together to unveil a first-of-its-kind research study examining a coveted audience: the first-time cruiser. Entitled From Shore to Ship: Attracting the Next Wave of Cruisers, the U.S. edition of the study was released today by the https://cruising.org/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) in partnership with https://www.mmgyglobal.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MMGY Global and https://www.travelzoo.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Travelzoo. The report arrives as the industry prepares for an increase in ship inventory to satisfy growing worldwide demand.
Under the banner theme of “Meetings Matter,” Global Meetings Industry Day is April 11, a day dedicated to championing the undeniable professional, personal and economic benefits of business meetings, trade shows, conferences and conventions.
Newport Hospitality Group (NHG) proudly announces its highly anticipated Leadership Conference 2024, slated to run from April 28th to May 1st at the Marriott Downtown in Richmond, Virginia. As a premier hotel management company based in Williamsburg, Newport Hospitality Group is honored to convene its leadership teams, General Managers, and Directors of Sales from Newport's hotels for this pivotal event.
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is proud to introduce the 2024 Rising Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization Leader Councils.
Historically, Las Vegas was a gaming-centric market, with 61% of revenues coming from the casino category in 1990. Although gaming continues to serve as an economic engine in Las Vegas, according to CDC Gaming, food, beverage, and other departments accounted for a record 73.4% of total revenue, up from a combined 69.6% year over year. This trend is not limited to Las Vegas; it is being observed in casino markets worldwide.
The 2024 Penn State Hotel & Restaurant Society (PSHRS) Industry Awards and Reception will be held on Tuesday, April 2, at the Penn State School of Hospitality Management on the University Park campus.
While lifestyle hotels around the world continue to thrive, experiences in the hotel space are geared toward adults. Rachel Meng realized that much of hospitality’s modern branding, offerings, and amenities don’t reflect the wants and needs of today’s young family. So, she created Hotel Bambinee to deliver an elevated lifestyle experience that puts families at the forefront.
On April 8th, there will be a total solar eclipse that traverses North America. Being able to witness this from land is incredibly rare, with astronomers at NASA saying that it could be as long as 375 years before a similar event occurs in this North American pathway.
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International’s (HSMAI) Commercial Strategy Conference — the evolution of HSMAI’s Marketing Strategy Conference and HSMAI ROC — will take place in Charlotte, North Carolina from June 25-26, 2024 at the Charlotte Convention Center. The two-day HSMAI Commercial Strategy Conference will have a combined focus on all commercial disciplines, enhancing the experience and content for commercial leaders, including those with distribution and sales responsibilities along with marketers and revenue managers. Each day will feature the latest expert industry cross-disciplinary education and insights.
WorldVia Travel Group, a collection of leading travel companies in the United States, recently hosted its Atlanta, Orlando, Dallas and Minneapolis “Roadshow” events, as part of one of the company’s most highly attended educational event series catering to the professional development and business growth of travel agency owners and related travel professionals.
The Americas Lodging Investment Symposium has just concluded, and Aperture Hotels CEO Charles Oswald is back with key takeaways from this year’s meeting of hotel owners, investors, and operators.
Newport Hospitality Group (NHG), a premier hotel development and management company, has enhanced its long-time partnership with SalesAndCatering.com by transitioning its portfolio of hotels to the cutting-edge STS Cloud platform. Successfully upgrading 22 properties to the cloud-based version of STS will make it easier for the group to manage multiple properties from a single platform and provide a unified view to streamline processes, improve service quality, and ultimately increase revenue.
As travel demand continues to close the gap to pre-pandemic levels, having fresh, forward-looking data insights are essential to support strategic decision making for hoteliers. This is why Remington Hospitality, with a portfolio of more than 134 hotels in 26 US states, is expanding its technology partnership with Amadeus.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced its successful On the Road series of regional events will be renamed The Hospitality Show, bringing exclusive networking and industry updates to hospitality professionals in cities across the country.