Sustainable Travel Coalition

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...
ElevateHER initiative

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...
trafficking prevention training program for hotels

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...
summer vacations survey

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...
Marriott

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

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

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...
Kong Legacy scholarship

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...
Leslie D. Hale

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....