The Historic Hilton Fort Worth Commemorates Centennial Anniversary in True Texas Style
Hilton Fort Worth, a Remington Hotels property that has been welcoming guests since 1921, is proud to celebrate 100 years this December.
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Destinations International, IAEE and PCMA Announce Inaugural Business Events Industry Week
Destinations International, the International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE) and PCMA today announced Business Events Industry Week, a week dedicated to community, commerce, content, awards and advocacy in order to unite the global business events industry and to reinforce the power of business events to advance economies and social good. This week is intended for destinations and industry service suppliers to optimize their time with clients and engage with exceptional learning experiences.
A holiday wish come true: The real-life Home Alone house is now bookable
Key Takeaways: This holiday season, mischief makers can book a stay in the actual house where the Home Alone story began - To celebrate the release of Home Sweet Home Alone, big brother Buzz will host an overnight stay in his childhood home while the McCallisters are away for the holidays.
Peggy Berg Honored with the 2022 Hunter Conference Award for Excellence and Inspiration
The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference is pleased to present Peggy Berg, Founder and Chair of the Castell Project, with the 2022 Hunter Conference Award for Excellence and Inspiration. Since its inception in 2010, the award has recognized a hotelier who exemplifies exceptional leadership, citizenship, and innovation. From her start as the first female employee elected partner in the Atlanta office of PKF to her founding of the Castell Project five years ago, Berg has been a catalyst for change within the hospitality industry.
Soak Up Culture in These 7 North American Cities in 2022
Excited to hit the road and soak up some culture in 2022? Several museums, theaters, concert venues, and cultural experiences are set to reopen in major North American cities in the coming year, including locations in New York City, Los Angeles, Key West, Fla., and more. A handful of popular tourist destinations are also planning milestone anniversary celebrations in 2022 — giving you plenty of new reasons to revisit some of your favorite places.
Redefining hosting for the holidays
Key Takeaways: This year's holiday travel is expected to outpace even 2019 demand, with trends like cross-border travel and living on Airbnb continuing throughout the season - Ahead of the busy holiday season, there is a big opportunity for those with travel plans to earn some extra cash while they’re away, by hosting.
GBTA Convention 2021 Sets The Pace For Business Travel’s Return
Business travel is on the road to recovery, as evidenced by the forecasts, insights and turnout at the Global Business Travel Association’s 2021 Convention held last week in Orlando, FL.
Accenture Explores Travel’s Changing Realities
The travel landscape is constantly changing. What do our experts—and the leaders of some of the industry’s most successful organizations—see as the way forward? Find out in the latest issue of The Guide, the digital magazine from Accenture Travel.
Holiday Travel In 2021 To Increase With 70% Of Americans Planning To Take A Road Trip
Motel 6 today releases its fourth annual holiday survey, revealing that nearly seven in 10 (70%) of those planning to travel for the holidays this year will be road-tripping to their destination. The poll surveyed over 2,000 individuals and found that 82% believe it is important to spend that time with loved ones, and between Thanksgiving and New Year's, the average traveler will be journeying a total of over 600 miles. Of those planning to travel this year, one in three (32%) stayed home last year. When it comes to accommodations, nearly half say they'd consider a hotel or rental just for some privacy.
HSMAI Report: What’s on the Minds of Sales Executives
On Oct. 27, in conjunction with Sales Leader Forum, HSMAI hosted two executive roundtables, one for Chief Sales Officers in partnership with ZS and one for Hotel Management Company (HMC) Sales and Marketing Executives in partnership with Knowland.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Debuts The Meetings Collection
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,000 hotels across nearly 95 countries, today announces the debut of The Meetings Collection, a new element of the brand’s Wyndham Business program. Initially launching with eight hotels and resorts located across the U.S. in highly sought-after meetings destinations and with plans to expand in the future, the Collection was created with the needs of meeting organizers in mind, to offer rewarding solutions and a simple, streamlined way to book multi-year meetings at different hotels across the collection.
Survey: Nearly 60% Of Americans Unlikely to Travel for Thanksgiving or Christmas
While rising vaccination rates against COVID-19 have increased travelers’ comfort levels, most Americans are still opting to stay home this holiday season, according to a new national survey commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) conducted by Morning Consult.
Meliá Boosts the Recovery of International Visitors to Its Hotels in the USA after the Reopening of Borders
As of November 8, travellers from United Kingdom and 32 other countries that have been fully vaccinated will once again be able to travel to the United States. The reopening of borders after 18 months of international isolation has led many travellers to make a trip to one of the most popular destinations in the world, which has lost none of its appeal (according to data from ForwardsKeys, flight reservations from the European Union soared by 185% after the announcement).
La Quinta by Wyndham Teams Up with Actress and Podcast Host Katie Lowes, Launches Virtual Meetups to Help Moms this Holiday Season
The holidays are a time to reflect and recognize those we're most thankful for, which is why this year, La Quinta® by Wyndham is teaming up with actress and podcast host Katie Lowes to celebrate the one person who—despite all the challenges the pandemic has thrown at her—continues to keep us all on track and at our best: mom.
HSMAI Announces 2021 Sales Honorees
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) will celebrate three outstanding sales leaders during the HSMAI Sales Leader Forum in Charlotte on Oct. 26. HSMAI will honor Michael Dominguez, president and CEO at Associated Luxury Hotels International (AHLI) with the Lifetime Achievement Award in Sales; Cory Hagopian, vice president, entertainment and executive at Accor and Kim Lowe, complex director of sales at the Woodland Resort and Hotels (part of CoralTree Hospitality) will be honored as the off- and on- property Sales Professionals of the Year, respectively.
HSMAI Hosts Unique Roundtable for Hospitality Commercial Executives
HSMAI convened commercial executives from 11 brands, 20 management companies, and 10 ownership groups to discuss evolving trends in revenue generation, commercial strategy, and consumer behavior as well as the opportunities to envision a different future to optimize profitability at an executive roundtable in Dallas on Sept. 30 as part of HSMAI’s Commercial Strategy Week.
Cozy cabins, college towns and unique European stays top holiday wanderlust
After last year’s holiday season spent mostly away from family and friends, this year, travelers are planning seasonal getaways to reconnect and spend time with loved ones. Whether it’s cozying up in wintry cabins, rooting for an alma mater this Thanksgiving, escaping to a warm weather locale this Christmas or dreaming of a faraway European respite, Airbnb guests are craving a variety of experiences to share with others over the holidays.
U.S. Shoppers to Show “Generosity of Spirit” This Holiday Season, Accenture Survey Finds
Americans are looking forward to this holiday season, with many planning to spend the same or more on their holiday shopping compared with last year and support charitable organizations and local communities, according to results of the 15th Annual Holiday Shopping Survey from Accenture (NYSE: ACN).Holiday spending is likely to rise this year, with consumers planning to spend US$598 this holiday season, on average, compared with US$539 last year.
The 2021 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Haunted Hotels List Announced
Historic Hotels of America® offers travelers spectacular experiences and stories to take home with them, but some offer more than the usual textbook history. The historic hotels included on the 2021 Top 25 Historic Hotels of America Most Haunted Hotels list are locations for ghost tales of Revolutionary War soldiers, jilted lovers, unexplained footsteps, as well as friendly spectral bellhops. For believers and skeptics alike, these hair-raising tales add another unique facet to each prestigious historic hotel on the list presented here. Adventure seekers in search of “a room with a boo” and heritage travelers interested in a local legend need look no further than the grand hotels, legendary luxury resorts, and iconic hotels found across the United States in Historic Hotels of America.
Expedia Group Data Reveals Positive Outlook for U.S. Airline Industry and Domestic Air Travelers
New research from Expedia Group and the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC) revealed a positive outlook for the U.S. airline industry, with travelers leaning towards domestic travel in the short-term while considering trips abroad for further out on the horizon.