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Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals | June 25th, 2024
Report: Hospitality Careers Are in Demand, Outpacing National Projected Growth
The AHLA Foundation | March 12, 2024
Over the next five years, demand for hotel industry jobs projected to be 50% higher than national average WASHINGTON (March 12, 2024) – Recent research commissioned by AHLA Foundation, the charitable arm of the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), projects robust demand for hotel industry jobs over the next five years, outpacing overall market job growth. The AHLA Foundation asked Lightcast, a leading labor market analytic firm, for data on demographic and growth trends that would help identify and map career pathways in the hotel and lodging industry. In addition to a report, the result of the research is a dynamic, inter...
Chartwell Hospitality, Rockbridge Open Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal
Hilton | March 11, 2024
NASHVILLE – Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal, brought to life by Chartwell Hospitality and Rockbridge is now open. The modern onsite hotel situated at the heart of Nashville’s growing international airport, represents a landmark achievement in the collaborative efforts to enhance the experience for both business and leisure travelers in Nashville. Located mere steps from the terminal and connected to the airport by a covered pedestrian bridge, the 14-story, 298-key Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal is the centerpiece of the airport’s ongoing and vast expansion. “Hilton BNA Nashville Airport Terminal reflects our dedicatio...
Wyndham Board of Directors Sends Letter to Shareholders Highlighting Clear Path to Deliver Value Substantially in Excess of Choice’s Inadequate
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | March 11, 2024
Urges Shareholders to Protect Their Investment and the Future of Wyndham by Supporting Only Wyndham's Eight Highly-Qualified Director Nominees Encourages Shareholders to Visit StayWyndham.com for More Information PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 11, 2024 -- The Board of Directors of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) ("Wyndham" or the "Company"), the world's largest hotel franchising company with approximately 9,200 hotels spanning more than 95 countries, sent a letter to shareholders urging them to protect their investment and the future of Wyndham by supporting only Wyndham's eight highly-qualified Director nominees and not the nominees fr...
Wyndham Comments on Expiration of Choice’s Unsolicited Exchange Offer and Withdrawal of Director Nominees
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts | March 11, 2024
PARSIPPANY, N.J., March 11, 2024 -- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) ("Wyndham") today commented on the expiration of Choice Hotels International, Inc.'s (NYSE: CHH) ("Choice") exchange offer and its decision to withdraw its slate of nominees for election to Wyndham's Board of Directors at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders: "The Wyndham Board is pleased that Choice has ended its hostile pursuit and proxy contest, following the expiration of its unsolicited exchange offer," said Stephen P. Holmes, Chairman of the Board. "We are confident in Wyndham's standalone strategy and growth prospects under the leadership of our proven...
Choice Hotels Provides Update on Exchange Offer and Proposal to Acquire Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Choice Hotels | March 11, 2024
Announces Expiration of Exchange Offer and Withdrawal of Independent Director Candidates for Election at Wyndham's 2024 Annual Meeting Increases Share Repurchase Authorization Projects to Continue Delivering Strong Earnings Growth NORTH BETHESDA, Md., March 11, 2024 -- Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) (the "Company" or "Choice") today announced the expiration of the exchange offer to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: WH) ("Wyndham"). The Company is also withdrawing its nomination of the highly qualified, independent director candidates for election at Wyndham's 2...
The Magnolia St. Louis, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, Appoints New Leadership Team
Magnolia Hotel St. Louis | March 11, 2024
St. Louis, MO – March 11. 2024 – The Magnolia St. Louis proudly announces the addition of two new leaders joining the ranks of the historic Tribute Portfolio Hotel. Stacey Howlett has been appointed as the new General Manager and Amanda Lane will serve as Director of Sales and Marketing for the property. Both are long-time industry veterans and local St. Louis natives, with experience working with top hotel and hospitality brands and are committed to making downtown St Louis a top destination for the region. “These leadership changes come at an important time for Magnolia St. Louis. The downtown area is rebounding and thanks to our gr...
First Hospitality Celebrates Strength of Its Talent and Culture; Robust Growth Drives New Sales and Performance Accolades
First Hospitality | March 11, 2024
CHICAGO (March 11, 2024) – Following a record portfolio growth year of nearly 40%, First Hospitality, a national hotel operating and development company, kicks off 2024 by celebrating its 3,500 associates at the company’s annual First Honors Awards Gala that took place in February in Toledo, OH. The First Honors Gala honored over 35 hotel properties across First Hospitality’s diverse portfolio of more than 70 independent and branded properties. There were 36 categories ranging from “Hotels Ranked #1 on STR” to “Top Guest Services Scores.” The Drake Oak Brook was named Hotel of the Year for being the highest-performing hotel ...
Franchising Model Restored, as AHLA and Business Groups Prevail in Joint-Employer Lawsuit
AHLA | March 11, 2024
WASHINGTON (March 11, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the below statement today after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas blocked a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rule to change the way joint-employer status is determined. In its decision, the court also reinstated a 2020 NLRB rule that protects businesses from undue liability for employees over whom they do not have direct control. “This decision is a huge win for hoteliers, the lodging industry, and franchised businesses. The ruling will critically reestablish franchisees' control ov...
AHLA Leads Coalition Letter Supporting Overtime Pay Flexibility Act
AHLA | March 11, 2024
WASHINGTON (March 11, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Executive Vice President, Federal and Political Affairs & Counsel Chirag Shah released the following statement today after AHLA joined dozens of organizations in urging Congress to support the Overtime Pay Flexibility Act (H.R. 7367): “AHLA joined with the Partnership to Protect Workplace Opportunity and 83 employer organizations in a letter to Congress urging support of H.R. 7367, the Overtime Pay Flexibility Act. H.R. 7367 would prohibit the Department of Labor (DOL) from finalizing, implementing, or enforcing its proposed rule on increasing the ove...
AHLA Statement on Resolution To Overturn Independent Contractor Rule
AHLA | March 11, 2024
WASHINGTON (March 11, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey issued the following statement today after Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-LA, and Rep. Kevin Kiley, R-Calif., introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the Department of Labor’s independent contractor rule. “In one of the toughest labor markets in history, the Labor Department’s new rule would limit opportunities for individuals to work as independent contractors and hurt hotels’ ability to maintain operations,” said AHLA Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey. “AHLA applauds Sen. Cassidy ...
Registration Is Now Open for The Hospitality Show October 28 – 30, 2024
AHLA | March 11, 2024
NEW YORK (March 11, 2024) - The Hospitality Show, produced by Questex and The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), announces today that registration is open for the second annual event, which will be held October 28-30, 2024 at The Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, TX. The inaugural event in Las Vegas successfully brought together over 3,800 attendees from across the entire hospitality ecosystem, including owners, operators, management companies, senior executives from hotel brands, general managers, and technology leaders, and sold out every vendor space in the expo. The Hospitality Show has solidifi...
Hunter Hotel Investment Conference Announces Exclusive Conversation With Ed Bastian, CEO at Delta Air Lines, at This Year’s Event
Hunter Hotel Investment Conference | March 11, 2024
ATLANTA (March 11, 2024) – Officials of the Hunter Hotel Investment Conference (“HUNTER”) today announced a new session in this year’s programming. Titled “A Conversation with Ed Bastian,” the session will feature a captivating dialogue between Ed Bastian, chief executive officer, Delta Air Lines, and interviewer Greg Friedman, managing principal and CEO, Peachtree Group. This session will merge the distinct perspectives of a prominent figure in travel and a seasoned hotel owner, offering insight into Bastian’s leadership approach steering the world’s premier international airline. Rooted in principles of prioritizing people,...
Hoteliers Caution New Jersey Lawmakers Against Job-Killing Anti-Hotel Legislation
AHLA | March 7, 2024
WASHINGTON (March 7, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), hoteliers, and other hospitality stakeholders met with more than 25 New Jersey legislators in Trenton, N.J., Monday to caution that legislation under consideration in the Garden State would drive hotels out of the state and destroy thousands of jobs. The bills in question, A3495 and S2336, would destroy the hotel industry’s franchise model by making it harder for hotels to enforce the quality, service, and safety standards that guests have come to trust. They could also disrupt the popular loyalty programs that many hotel brands use and even force the t...
Hospitality Upgrade Announces 2024 Executive Vendor Summit Annual CIO Panel and New Investment Panel
the Executive Vendor Summit | March 7, 2024
Event Will be Held March 26-28 in Denver; Registration Open ATLANTA, March 6, 2024 – Hospitality Upgrade Magazine has announced that registration is open for its 19th Annual Executive Vendor Summit (EVS) and will be held at the Curtis Hotel in Denver, Colo., on March 26-28, 2024. The Executive Vendor Summit is a unique invitation-only industry event that brings together senior technology executives from the hospitality industry for learning, thought leadership and networking. The 2024 agenda will include many popular sessions of previous events, including the CIO panel. This year’s CIO panelists include Andrew Arthurs of Aimbridge ...
Minor Hotels Signs With Infinity Group for Anantara Zanzibar Resort
Minor Hotels | March 6, 2024
Dubai, March 6, 2024: Minor Hotels, an international hotel owner, operator, and investor with more than 540 hotels in 56 countries in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas, announces the signing of a new Anantara Resort to be developed in Zanzibar, Tanzania. Located on the northern coast of Zanzibar Island, the group will launch the 181-key Anantara Zanzibar Resort in 2027. The new-build property will feature 37 luxury suites, one presidential villa, and 73 one and two-bedroom sea view villas with private pool. The resort will also include 38 one-bedroom apartments, 19 two-bedroom apartments, ...
BirchStreet Systems Acquires ReactorNet Technologies
BirchStreet Systems | March 5, 2024
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HAMA Announces 18th Annual Student Case Competition Winners
HAMA | March 4, 2024
Winners Selected from Among 30-Plus Participants Focused on Series of Case Studies NEWTON, Mass., March 4, 2024—Officials of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today announced that Khoa Tang of The Pennsylvania State University and Angelina Zhang of New York University were chosen as the winners of the 18th Annual HAMA Student Case Competition. The respective graduate and undergraduate winners were selected from among 30-plus individual and team entries focused on one of three possible case studies based on a real scenario experienced by one of the HAMA members. The case studies included: Return on Investme...
Top 5 Hotel & Lodging Market Trend Predictions
Sean Skellie | March 1, 2024
By Sean Skellie #1 Stability Travel demand is likely to stabilize in 2024 benchmarking record occupancy and rate. Current trends indicate that the industry is reporting a decline in many markets for leisure travel (Thursday – Saturday as many consumers are getting out priced in the market), while group travel remains strong as Milwaukee will experience in 2024; with a slight increase in corporate bookings (Monday – Wednesday travel). The Industry will see 65+ percent occupancy overall and even higher ADR in 2024. The hospitality industry has been witnessing a resurgence in various segments of travel. Group travel, in particular,...
Hotels Advance Sustainability Goals at Second Annual Responsible Stay Summit
AHLA | March 1, 2024
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Deutsche Hospitality Rebrands to H World International
H World International | February 29, 2024
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U.S. Hotel Performance Showed Mixed Results Over Previous Week
CoStar Group | February 29, 2024
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AHLA and Procure Impact Launch Dignity of Work Pledge to Create 100,000 Hours of Work for Overlooked Populations
Procure Impact | February 27, 2024
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Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) Unveils 2024 Board of Directors
HAMA | February 26, 2024
ATLANTA, February 26, 2024—Officials of the Hospitality Asset Managers Association (“HAMA”) today unveiled its new board of directors for 2024. The board is comprised of diverse, experienced members throughout the hospitality industry. The 2024 appointees include: Sarah Gulla, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust, CHAM – President Chad Sorensen, CHMWarnick, CHAM – Vice-President Nele Breitbart, BRE Hotels & Resorts, CHAM – Membership Chair Kerry Gaber, Host Hotels & Resorts – Treasurer Justin Epps, BARINGS – Marketing Chair Dina Winder, Highgate, CHAM – Industry Chair David Danieli, Pebblebrook Hot...
New Jersey Bill Would Destroy Hotel Franchising, Drive Hotels From Garden State
AHLA | February 26, 2024
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