Louisiana hotelier says more federal stimulus is needed
THE RECOVERY FROM the COVID-19 pandemic is happening in the New Orleans area and nationwide. It’s just a little slow, said Vimal Patel, President...
Distressed hotels webcast scheduled for July 1
THE INFORMATION MANAGEMENT Network is organizing a free webcast, “Distressed Hotels Insights,” on July 1 at 12 p.m. ET. There will be four panel...
Biran Patel steps into AAHOA chairmanship
BIRAN PATEL HAS assumed the chairmanship of AAHOA after a delay caused by the eruption of the COVID-19 pandemic. He succeeds Jagruti Panwala, the...
Choice extended-stay brands perform above average in COVID-19 downturn
CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL’S extended-stay brands are seeing higher occupancy than the rest of the industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. This follows a trend for...
Choice franchisees in lawsuit accuse company of racial bias
A GROUP OF at least 60 Choice Hotels International franchisees have filed a lawsuit leveling serious accusations against the company. They include an allegation...
USTA holds ‘Virtual Hill Week’ to press for more federal aid to travel sector
DESPITE SOME RECENT upticks in travel, the U.S. is expected to see a 45 percent decline in travel spending this year, according to a...
Hilton to cut 2,100 corporate positions
HILTON WORLDWIDE HOLDINGS will be making severe cuts to make up for the loss of revenue it has suffered as a result of the...
Hotel Data Conference alters plans due to pandemic
STR’S HOTEL DATA Conference will go on in August, but the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to some changes in the format. Those changes,...
Finalists named for hotel pitch competition aimed at women
FIVE FINALISTS HAVE been announced for the pitch competition for “She Has a Deal,” an organization that promotes hotel ownership for women through education,...
Article emphasizes need to continue marketing during pandemic
IN AN ECONOMIC downturn such as the one underway now as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the instinct of many is to cut...