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:
Sales & Marketing
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.
Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics honored to receive 4 Adrian Awards, including Best of Category Adrian Award for Innovation and Search Marketing Strategy
Cogwheel Marketing & Analytics will be honored for travel marketing excellence by the Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) at the annual Adrian Awards Celebration at the New York Marriott Marquis, February 18, 2025.
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
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.
By Larry Mogelonsky and Adam Mogelonsky
AHLA and Cvent announce three-year partnership
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and Cvent today announced a three-year partnership. As AHLA’s latest silver premier partner, Cvent will be the registration technology platform of choice and event registration sponsor for several of AHLA’s signature events.
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.
‘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.
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.
SearchGPT, Google SGE, Perplexity, and Meta: The Future of Conversational Search
The short answer is no.
View by Simone Puorto, Head of Emerging Trends and Strategic Innovation, Hospitality Net
Expert Views (14)
Max Starkov, Hospitality & travel technologist and digital strategist, Hospitality Net
The threat by the genAI search engines has to be taken seriously and this is exactly what Google is doing. First, Gemini AI and its latest version Gemini 1.5-pro-002 is comparable to OpenAI's GPT-4o and better in more complex tasks like coding and problem-solving.
Mark Fancourt, Co-Founder & Principal Consultant, TRAVHOTECH
It's an interesting situation. Those who've always had the information and also the commerce. Versus those that have started with the information retasked to be more informative. But not yet the commerce. My view is that the more informative information coupled with commerce will prove out in the end.
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.
HSMAI DC Panel Will Focus on Key Hospitality Leadership Strategies
The Washington, D.C., chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International today invited hospitality professionals from throughout the DMV to attend its annual Directors Roundtable & Conference on Nov. 14 at MGM National Harbor, Oxon Hill, Maryland.
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.
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.
NEWH, Inc. to Celebrate Official 40th Anniversary at BDNY 2024
NEWH, Inc. (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), a premier association committed to scholarships, advancing education, mentorship, and networking in the hospitality industry, will proudly celebrate its 40th anniversary at BDNY 2024, held at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. The organization will award multiple scholarships and accolades to hospitality professionals during engaging events from November 8-11, 2024.“Each year BDNY creates an atmosphere of camaraderie and excitement that allows both emerging and established professionals to connect, fostering opportunities to advance our industry through ideas and innovations,” said Shelia Lohmiller, CEO of NEWH, Inc. “We’re thrilled to fulfill our mission as an organization by celebrating the recognition of exceptional individuals bringing the industry together.”In pursuit of uplifting and supporting the hospitality community, NEWH will award $75,000 in scholarships at events hosted throughout the weekend: