Press Releases

‘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.

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.

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.

HSMAI Welcomes Brian Hicks as President & CEO, Continuing the Legacy of Innovation and Leadership

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is proud to announce the appointment of Brian Hicks as its new President and CEO. Hicks, a distinguished hospitality leader with more than 30 years of international experience, steps into this role as only the fifth CEO in HSMAI’s nearly 100-year history, marking a new chapter in the organization's legacy of leadership. His proven track record of driving growth, innovation, and leadership across major hotel brands and regions positions him well to continue building upon the foundation laid by the late Bob Gilbert, who served as President and CEO for 30 years.

HSMAI Announces 2024 Sales Career Achievement and Professional of the Year Honorees

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) is proud to introduce the 2024 Career Achievement and Sales Professional of the Year award recipients who will be celebrated during HSMAI’s Sales Leader Forum on Nov. 13, 2024 in Washington D.C. The following hospitality executives have showcased exceptional talent, a deep passion for their profession, and outstanding expertise in hotel sales.

Hilton Invites Guests to Stay Like Paris Hilton With Debut of ‘Stay Like an Infinite Icon’ Themed Suites

From hospitality to fashion and music, Paris Hilton stands as an icon to fans around the world and Hilton is proud to debut two Paris-inspired, custom-curated suites. The “Stay Like an Infinite Icon” suites will be available from Oct. 4 – Nov. 1, 2024 at the legendary Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles, celebrating the launch of Paris’s new album “Infinite Icon.”

The Hospitality Show wins Trade Show Executive Gold 100 Grand Award for best new launch

The Hospitality Show, the groundbreaking event designed to empower the hospitality industry produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), has been awarded the prestigious Trade Show Executive Gold 100 Grand Award for Best New Event Launch 2023. This recognition underscores the show's success in bringing together the diverse facets of the hospitality industry through an innovative and impactful format.