USTA launches Sustainable Travel Coalition
THE U.S. TRAVEL ASSOCIATION recently launched the Sustainable Travel Coalition to align the travel, transportation and technology sectors to create a more sustainable U.S....
Hotel Data Conference sold out for first time since 2019
THE 14th ANNUAL Hotel Data Conference, the gathering of the industry data community, has been sold out for the first time since 2019 with...
AAHOA launches ‘ElevateHER’ initiative
Editor's note: After the original publication of this article, AAHOA renamed the "ElevateHER" program to "HerOwnership."
AAHOA’S NEWEST PROJECT aimed at promoting women in hospitality...
AHLA Foundation launches trafficking prevention training program for hotel industry
THE AMERICAN HOTEL & Lodging Association philanthropy branch AHLA Foundation has launched a trafficking prevention training program for the hotel industry in collaboration with...
Survey: Two-thirds of Americans say reunions are most joyful summer vacations
TWO-THIRDS OF U.S. travelers think that family and friend reunions bring the most joyful summer vacations, according to a survey from G6 Hospitality’s Motel...
Letter says Marriott is ‘re-evaluating’ relationship with AAHOA
A LETTER APPEARING to be from Marriott International stating that the company was “re-evaluating” its official relationship with AAHOA over the association’s new stance...
Hyatt expands collaboration with Knowland
HYATT CORP. HAS expanded its relationship with group hospitality analytics firm Knowland, a statement said. The new partnership is aimed at increasing sales, the...
Florida AG targets vacation rental scams
FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL Ashley Moody is targeting fake postings offering vacation rental properties. The state’s campaign against these specific scams plays into AAHOA’s call...
Best Western announces first recipients of Kong Legacy scholarship
BWH HOTEL GROUP has announced the recipients of the first ever David and Louise Kong Legacy Scholarship. The scholarship grants financial assistance to individuals...
RLJ Lodging Trust’s Hale wins Castell Award
HOSPITALITY INVESTMENT EXECUTIVE Leslie Hale has won the third annual Castell Award instituted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association Foundation, a statement said....