Since hosting the first-ever GRAMMY Awards at The Beverly Hilton in 1959, Hilton has been more than just a name in the hotel industry. From inventing the Vegas residency to welcoming musicians who have penned world-famous songs while at Hilton properties, Hilton’s history is rich with musical milestones.
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Foundation, in partnership with Women in Travel THRIVE, is proud to announce the release of a pivotal research paper titled "The Power of Mentorship." Authored by Dr. Emily Ma, Professor of Hospitality at the University of Surrey, and Dr. Laurie Wu, Associate Professor at Temple University, this paper is a cornerstone in HSMAI’s ongoing efforts to address the gender imbalance in leadership roles within the hospitality industry.
To kick off the Easter season, the PEEPS® Brand, the iconic Marshmallow candy brand synonymous with the spring season, is offering fans the sweetest experience of a lifetime! PEEPS® has teamed up with Home2 Suites by Hilton Easton, just a bunny's hop away from the one and only PEEPS® headquarters, to unveil a one-of-a-kind, fully immersive stay for fans of all ages: the PEEPS® Sweet Suite! The PEEPS® Sweet Suite will transport fans to an Easter wonderland filled with playful PEEPS® decorations, whimsical furnishings, and an irresistible taste of the PEEPS® 2024 flavor lineup.
The Network of Executive Women in Hospitality (NEWH)’s biennial Leadership Conference will take place in Nashville, Tennessee from February 15 - 17, 2024. Hosted at the Renaissance Nashville Hotel, the event draws leaders in the hospitality industry from all over the world. pment.
AHLA Foundation yesterday hosted its 6th annual Night of a Thousand Stars gala honoring leaders in the hotel and lodging industry – including property-level talent who embody the spirit of hospitality. The event raised nearly $1 million to support AHLA Foundation initiatives aimed at strengthening industry’s workforce and included the Stars of the Industry Awards, commemorating winners for their service to the industry.
AAA projects 115.2 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the 10-day year-end holiday travel period*. This year’s total number of domestic travelers is a 2.2% increase over last year and the second highest year-end travel forecast since 2000, when AAA began tracking holiday travel. 2019 remains the busiest Christmas and New Year’s travel period on record with 119 million travelers.
Three months after Local Law 18 went into effect to regulate short-term rentals, a survey of travelers found people are less likely to travel to New York City once they are made aware of the new restrictive rules.
U.S. Travel Association announced today the 2026-2030 host cities for its IPW international travel trade show: Greater Fort Lauderdale, Florida (2026), New Orleans, Louisiana (2027), Detroit, Michigan (2028), Denver, Colorado (2029) and Anaheim, California (2030).
Officials of the California Lodging Investment Conference [CLIC], the only hospitality conference focused on the California hotel market, today released the agenda for the upcoming, seventh annual gathering. The conference will take place March 6-7, 2024, at the Westin South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa, Calif.
Travelers staying at select Renaissance Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s extraordinary portfolio of over 30 hotel brands, will soon have instant access to vetted, insiders’ picks for vibey cocktail bars, under-the-radar attractions, top-rated breakfast spots and more through an exciting new virtual concierge service. Today the brand announced a pilot program for RENAI by Renaissance (pronounced “ren-A”), which stands for Renaissance Artificial Intelligence, and is akin to having a well-connected local who is available 24/7 all right from guests’ smartphones.
Nobu Hotel Atlanta, the epitome of luxury lifestyle accommodations nestled in the vibrant heart of Buckhead, today announced they’ve hired Resonate, an esteemed boutique marketing communications firm as their agency of record.
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) announces the Career Achievement Awardees for the Albert E. Koehl Award for Hospitality Marketing and the Winthrop W. Grice Award for Hospitality Public Relations. These awards recognize individuals who have spent a major portion of their careers in the hospitality and travel profession and have contributed to the betterment of the industry in a significant and lasting way, over an extended period of time.
As you may already know, last weekend, history was made at the Formula One Circuit in Las Vegas with the inaugural Vegas Grand Prix. Hilton, a brand deeply rooted in Las Vegas and a longstanding partner of McLaren Racing, played a pivotal role in enhancing the race experience in the entertainment capital of the world.
VacationRenter, a meta-search travel platform, has released new data showcasing the hottest travel trends and destinations for the 2023 holiday and extended winter season. Holiday travel will look different this year, but all signs point to a busy upcoming winter season, with 54% of Americans planning to travel more than last year.
Roomza, the trailblazing hotel startup known for its commitment to personalization and flexibility, proudly announces the opening of Roomza Times Square at Pestana CR7 hotel in the heart of midtown Manhattan. This boutique hotel-within-a-hotel experience, set to open its doors to guests on December 15, represents a novel venture in the hospitality landscape.
AAA projects 55.4 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period*. This year’s Thanksgiving forecast is an increase of 2.3% over last year and marks the third-highest Thanksgiving forecast since AAA began tracking holiday travel in 2000. The top two years were 2005 and 2019, respectively.
Yesterday, Booking.com, one of the world’s leading digital travel companies, announces the launch of Cruises as a new travel vertical for customers in the United States. The new offering meets traveler demand in the largest market for cruise bookings globally, representing 58% of the entire industry*, and becomes available through a partnership with leading cruise agency World Travel Holdings (WTH). Through the newly introduced product vertical, Booking.com is providing US customers with more travel options than ever before and added benefits across the cruise trip planning journey including:
HSMAI Foundation hosted a series of three Americas Faculty forums, with faculty specializing in hospitality sales, marketing, and revenue education. We gathered each group to discuss emerging trends, prevailing challenges, and how HSMAI and the HSMAI Foundation can partner to shape the future of hospitality education. These discussions highlighted a shift towards integrating technological advancements and strategic thinking into the curriculum.
Nothing beats staying at a place that is rumored to be haunted during Halloween. To get into the Halloween spirit, and deliver a truly thrilling experience beyond just trick-or-treating and costume parties, we present six spooktacular stays in some of America’s most haunted places.
According to the latest Longwoods International tracking study of American travelers, 92% of them have travel plans in the next six months, and 33% of them plan to spend more on holiday travel this year compared to a year ago. Only 16% of travelers plan to spend less on holiday travel this year, while 52% expect their holiday travel spending to be comparable to last year.