STR moves forecast for COVID-19 recovery to 2024
RECOVERY FROM THE COVID-19 pandemic took one more step further away with the release of STR and Tourism Economics forecast. The forecast, released at...
Second day of AAHOACON sees talk of recovery
ON DAY TWO, the theme for AAHOACON 2020 was “Where do we go from here?” The main topic of discussion in the day’s general...
IHG minimized pandemic losses in first half of 2020
LIKE OTHER LARGE hotel companies, InterContinental Hotels Group reported serious impacts on its business performance as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, even...
AAHOACON 2020 kicks off
AAHOA’S FIRST VIRTUAL annual convention and tradeshow, AAHOACON 2020, is officially under way. Tuesday was a warm up with speeches by leadership at the...
‘Life was like a smile with her’
THOUSANDS of mourners bid an emotional farewell to Hasmita Patel, who passed away peacefully last week on Aug.6 with her family by her side.
Hasmita,...
Marriott, ESA release second quarter results
TWO MORE MAJOR hotel companies, Marriott International and Extended Stay America, have reported losses from the second quarter as a result of the COVID-19...
Second quarter brings losses, some hope for hotel companies
SEVERAL PUBLICALLY TRADED hotel companies announced their second quarter performance this week. Each showed losses reflecting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic that is...
Pelosi joins hotel industry pros to discuss stimulus
HOTELIERS HAVE THE opportunity to hear directly from a Congressional leader about the debate over the next round of federal stimulus to counteract the...
Report: Extended-stay hotels’ performance in June improved
IN JUNE, FOR a third straight month, extended-stay hotels in the U.S. saw improved performance, according to the latest report from hotel investment advisors...
‘Great American Outdoors Act’ signed into law
AS SUMMER TRAVEL trends have shown increased interest in destinations near outdoor attractions, a new law will support national parks. The Great American Outdoors...