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From AI to the Open Road: MMGY’s Summer Survey Captures How Americans Are Traveling Amid Global Headwinds

New research from MMGY reveals that American travelers remain deeply committed to leisure travel, even as economic headwinds and global uncertainty shape their choices. According to the 2025 “Summer Edition” of Portrait of American Travelers®, U.S. travelers are increasingly hitting the road, turning to artificial intelligence for planning support and embracing evolving definitions of luxury, lifestyle and wellness.

MMGY Global
United States
Case Study

How AutoCamp grew loyalty and revenue by focusing on direct bookings

AutoCamp is redefining outdoor hospitality with design-forward accommodations in iconic natural destinations across the U.S. With eight locations — from Yosemite and Zion to the Catskills and Asheville — AutoCamp blends the adventure of camping with the comfort and style of a boutique hotel. In addition to signature Airstreams and modern cabins, the brand has expanded access to the outdoors through a sister brand, Field Station, an indoor hotel-meets-basecamp concept for van lifers and road trippers. Over the past decade, AutoCamp has welcomed tens of thousands of guests and earned praise from Oprah Magazine, Vogue, Bloomberg, Food & Wine, and more.

Revinate, Inc.
United States
Press Release

The Luxury Collection and Michael McGregor Channel the Essence of Three Cities in an Artful New Limited-Edition Collaboration

The Luxury Collection, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of over 30 extraordinary hotel brands, today announces a partnership with Michael McGregor, the Los Angeles-based artist celebrated for his striking and vibrant depictions of everyday life. In his first collaboration with a global hotel brand, McGregor has partnered with The Luxury Collection to create a bespoke series of original drawings that celebrate the local charm and culture of three of the portfolio’s most esteemed North American properties: Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Francisco; Hotel Ivy, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Minneapolis; and Perry Lane Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Savannah. This exclusive collaboration reinforces the brand’s commitment to providing guests with immersive experiences that capture the soul and cultural vibrancy of each destination, seen through the unique lens of global creatives.

Marriott
United States
Press Release

Record 72.2 Million Americans Expected to Travel Domestically July 4th Week

AAA projects 72.2 million people will travel at least 50 miles or more from home over the Independence Day holiday period from Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6. This year’s domestic travel forecast is an increase of 1.7 million travelers compared to last year and 7 million more than in 2019. AAA’s Independence Day forecast includes two weekends instead of one to better reflect the flow of holiday travelers.

AAA (the American Automobile Association, Inc.)
United States
Press Release

Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North Completes Major Renovation, Delivering a Fresh Experience for Today’s Traveler

Newport Hospitality Group is proud to announce the completion of a full-scale renovation at the Comfort Inn & Suites Orlando North in Sanford, Florida. Managed by Newport and owned by André Hickman, President of I-4 Properties, Inc., the project brings meaningful upgrades that reflect the evolving needs of today’s business and leisure travelers.

Newport Hospitality Group
Sanford, Florida, United States
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Sonesta International Hotels Corporation Partners with Thynk to Support its Global Sales Organization

Thynk, the leading Hospitality Commercial Platform powered by Salesforce®, today announced that Sonesta International Hotels Corporation, one of the fastest-growing hotel companies globally, with over 100,000 guest rooms across nine countries, has selected Thynk to modernize and elevate its Global Sales Organization (GSO). By leveraging Thynk’s cutting-edge sales automation solutions, Sonesta will empower Global Sales Professionals to deliver enhanced performance, personalized customer interactions, and more efficient operations.

Thynk
United States
Press Release

Shade Hotels Debuts Vibrant Rebrand and Renovations Across Its Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach Properties

Shade Hotels, the beloved coastal duo from South Bay hotelier Michael Zislis, is unveiling a new era for its Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach locations. The full-scale refresh across both properties includes vibrant new guest room designs, revamped restaurant menus, playful rooftop programming, and a stylish new identity reflecting the brand’s distinctly breezy, SoCal spirit. With the relaunch comes a new name for each hotel: Shade at the Beach (Manhattan Beach) and Shade at the Marina (Redondo Beach). The redesigns elevate the signature Shade experience while staying rooted in the laid-back luxury that’s made the brand a South Bay favorite for nearly two decades.

Shade Hotels
California, United States
Opinion Article

Re-Imagining Hospitality: Hilton Anaheim's Approach to Modern Hotel Marketing

In today’s competitive hospitality landscape, effective marketing is essential for positioning a hotel as a premier destination. At Hilton Anaheim, one of Southern California’s largest and most iconic properties, we embraced a strategic approach that blends digital innovation, personalized guest engagement, and community-driven partnerships to stand out in the market.

Jason Abdullah
By Jason Abdullah, Complex Director of Marketing, Hilton Anaheim, Hilton
Anaheim, California, United States
Supplier News

Hunting and Gathering: A New Mindset for Hotel Sales Amid Industry Uncertainty

The hotel industry is navigating through a storm of uncertainty. Travel demand, both domestic and international, is showing worrying signs of decline due to economic uncertainties, shifting tariffs, and operational disruptions from aging airport infrastructure. The knock-on effects are clear—government and mid-sized businesses are cutting back on meetings, consumers are delaying vacations, and international visitation is expected to drop significantly this summer.

Lodging Interactive
United States
Max Starkov
By Max Starkov
Expert Views (11)
Remy Merckx
Remy Merckx, Vice President Operations, WiZiU

Why are we always trying to oppose one against the other in terms of online search? Organic search and paid search should be seen as a single, unified digital marketing strategy. They complement and amplify each other. Why? they have a shared goal: visibility, traffic, credibility and conversion amplified by AI personalisation, the data analysis synergy: it allows to focus only on the 'converting' terms and inform the SEO content actions.

Alessio Re
Alessio Re, Founder, Klartika

The answer is rather straightforward: if somebody is bidding on your brand terms (OTAs and affiliates, for example), you are leaving clicks and bookings on the table if you do not: that additional spot in the SERP affects your conversion rates significantly.

Max Starkov
Max Starkov, Hospitality & travel technologist and digital strategist, Hospitality Net

Who searches your hotel by its official name? These are your past guests, people referred by friends and family, people influenced by word-of-mouth, people who have read positive reviews on social media or PR about the property.

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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.

Remington
United States
Press Release

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.

IHG
United States