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Cornell Nolan School of Hotel Administration Bestows 2024 Cornell Hospitality Icon and Innovators of the Industry Awards

The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration held its annual Icon & Innovators Award Reception on June 4th at The Gotham in New York City. Cornell alumnus Keith Barr ’92, IHG’s former chief executive officer, was the recipient of the 2024 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award. Chef José Andrés and Rob Wilder, co-founders of World Central Kitchen and José Andrés Group, were the recipients of the 2024 Hospitality Innovators of the Industry Award.

Cornell
New York, New York, United States
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PRG Hospitality Group Announces Rebrand And New Moniker, “Common Thread Hotels”

PRG Hospitality Group, the independent hotel brand behind award-winning destinations including Sparrows Lodge, Sands Hotel & Spa, White Water Cambria and more, today introduces its newly reimagined parent brand, Common Thread Hotels, which will replace the PRG moniker across all facets of sales, marketing, branding and corporate relations. Common Thread, the company’s new identity, has been brought to life with a new portfolio website, branding and messaging, designed to cohesively represent their vision of contemporary, design-centric boutique hospitality.

Common Thread Hotels
California, United States
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Hospitality Leaders from Marriott, Hilton, Accor, Hyatt, IHG, Among Others, to Converge at the NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference, June 2-4, in NYC

The 46th annual NYU International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference (NYU IHIIC), operated by Questex, a leading information services and event company, in partnership with the NYU School of Professional Studies (NYU SPS) and its Jonathan M. Tisch Center of Hospitality, will deliver unparalleled thought leadership through keynotes, general sessions, workshops and networking events. Top industry executives from CEOs of hotel brands to various investment and real estate executives will discuss the latest trends, economic influences, and projections. The NYU IHIIC will be held on June 2-4, 2024 at the Marriott Marquis in New York.

Questex
New York, New York, United States
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Marriott International Supports Increased Leisure Demand in Canada

Marriott International’s presence in the Canadian market strengthened, as the company celebrated a 36 percent year over year increase in hotel-level leisure revenue in 2023. With 274 hotels currently open and 90 in the pipeline, several factors, including a dedicated focus on lifestyle, upper midscale and extended stay brands; as well as market-specific loyalty program offerings and partnerships, continue to drive the company’s success in Canada.

Marriott
Canada
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Cornell Nolan School Of Hotel Administration Pillsbury Institute For Hospitality Entrepreneurship Unveils Industry-wide Initiative

The Cornell University Nolan School of Hotel Administration’s Pillsbury Institute for Hospitality Entrepreneurship today announced the creation of a network and a series of events, resources, and convenings for entrepreneurial individuals and organizations throughout the hospitality industry. This network will facilitate the sharing of best practices, bridging of funding sources and investing opportunities, and identification of partnership and collaboration opportunities. It was launched with a convening of 50 extraordinary entrepreneurs and thought leaders who traveled from around the country to a one-of-a-kind Summit at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on May 2nd and 3rd.

Cornell
United States
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AAHOA Engages Arkansas Insurance Commissioner to Tackle Insurance Challenges Facing Hoteliers

AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) recently hosted a Hospitality Insurance Forum with leaders in Arkansas to address the industry’s significant insurance challenges plaguing hoteliers. The forum centered on developing creative strategies to alleviate the burden of insurance premiums, facilitating greater access to insurance resources, and fostering an environment of increased accessibility.

AAHOA
Arkansas, United States
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Equinox Hotels Revolutionizes Sleep Tourism with Inaugural Global Sleep Symposium

Equinox Hotels, renowned for its pioneering approach to high-performance luxury hospitality and sleep-focused innovation, announces the launch of its inaugural Global Sleep Symposium at Equinox Hotel New York on June 19th and 20th. This visionary two-day overnight event is set to redefine the landscape of sleep tourism by uniting global experts in sleep health and performance with Equinox Hotel's dynamic programming centered on movement, nutrition, regeneration, and community. Expect vibrant discussions and invaluable insights as industry leaders converge to delve into the singularly transformative topic: Sleep.

Equinox Hotels
New York, New York, United States
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New MMGY Global Study Casts Light On The Complexity Of Travel For Families With Neurodiverse Children

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.

MMGY Global
United States
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NEWH Presents Pinnacle Award to Anita Degen at Leadership Conference

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.

United States