HFTP® Acquires Leading Hospitality Industry Brands: Hospitality Upgrade, Hotel-Online, The CIO Summit and The Executive Vendor Summit
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Waterparks Riding a Recovery Wave in 2022
David J. Sangree | April 14, 2022
After two years of pandemic concerns that saw many waterparks remain closed throughout 2020 and suffer continued disruption in 2021, 2022 is anticipated to be a pivot back to normal for the industry. As vaccines are now widely available and COVID becomes endemic, waterparks are poised to capitalize on pent-up demand and return to pre-COVID performance levels. While 2021 saw robust growth in pricing at many properties, 2022 will see the industry open a number of expansions and new developments. Several large-scale projects will alter the waterpark landscape at both indoor and outdoor waterparks and continue to encourage properties to innovate ...
Meyer Jabara Hotels to Host Extended Stay Development Seminar
Meyer Jabara Hotels | April 13, 2022
Experts in hotel development, finance, construction, and asset management will meet in Nashville to discuss why the thriving extended-stay market is ripe for ongoing development; Event to be held April 20 at Fountains at Gateway Danbury, CT — April 13, 2022 — Next week Meyer Jabara Hotels will host its first Extended Stay Development Seminar to educate people wanting to build, own or supply hotels in this thriving market segment. The event will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 20th, at The Fountains at Gateway, Plaza Room, 1500 Medical Center Parkway, in Murfreesboro, Tenn. “If you want to get a deal done in the extende...
Knowland Webinar Presents Q1 2022 Meetings Industry Recovery Update
KNOWLAND | April 13, 2022
Will 2022 be the biggest “in the year, for the year” group bookings in hospitality history? ARLINGTON, VA — April 13, 2022 — Knowland, the world’s leading provider of data-as-a-service insights on meetings and events for hospitality, will hold a webinar on April 20, 2022, at 1:00 pm ET to share the latest data for the meetings and events industry. In this webinar, attendees will see the status of meetings and events for Q1 2022 and what it looks like by market and segment, as well as an updated forecast through 2024. Attendees can register here. Will 2022 be the biggest “in the year, for the year” group booking yea...
Vizergy® Teams With Sabre Hospitality at AAHOACON 2022 in Baltimore
Vizergy® Digital Marketing | April 12, 2022
Long standing partners bring together best in class digital marketing and distribution services. JACKSONVILLE, FL – April 12, 2022 – Vizergy® Digital Marketing, a leader in digital marketing and sales for the hospitality industry, today announced that they will be joined by Sabre Hospitality at AHHOACON 2022 thia week in Baltimore. The joint effort is an extension of a strategic alignment announced in August of 2021, which brings together the two best-in class platforms in digital marketing and hotel distribution. By unifying Sabre’s industry-leading CRS and distribution capabilities with Vizergy’s high-performing websites, custo...
#hospitalityHelps Has Facilitated Over 120,000 Guest Nights for Displaced Ukrainian Residents Since the Start of The War
#HospitalityHelps | April 11, 2022
April 11, 2022 - Created by a group of hospitality industry veterans, #HospitalityHelps is an online booking platform for short-term hotel stays for people fleeing the war in Ukraine. Through the website www.Hospitality-Helps.org, Ukrainian residents who are seeking shelter can book short-term stays at hotels around Europe and beyond that provide free accommodation. 24/7 support is provided in three languages (Ukrainian, Russian and English) by Ukrainian refugees who were successfully accommodated by #HospitalityHelps. To date, the global initiative is supported by over 600 hotels representing many of the world’s leading hospitality ...
U.S. Travel Honors Congressional Travel Champions, Distinguished Leader: Blunt, Klobuchar and LaHood
U.S. Travel Association | April 7, 2022
WASHINGTON — April 7, 2022 — The U.S. Travel Association on Wednesday announced the recipients of its 2022 Travel Champion Awards: Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) was awarded the association’s Distinguished Leadership Award and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) received the Travel Champion Award. Each is being honored for their exceptional leadership in advancing and protecting policies that strengthen travel to and within the United States. U.S. Travel presented the awards today during Destination Capitol Hill, the travel and tourism industry’s premier legislative fly-in event dedicated to educating po...
Survey: 84% of Business Travelers Expect to Attend Conferences, Conventions or Trade Shows in Next Six Months
U.S. Travel | April 7, 2022
WASHINGTON — April 7, 2022 — Key findings from a new survey reveal that 84% of business travelers expect to take at least one trip to attend conferences, conventions or trade shows in the next six months. The Quarterly Business Travel Tracker also revealed that, while less than one in 10 U.S. business travelers are uncertain if they would travel in the next six months, the top reason for uncertainty was that meetings and events are not occurring. Corporate policies restricting business travel was the second-highest reason for uncertainty. Business travelers also expect to resume traveling at a slightly slower pace compared to pre-pan...
Penn State Hotel & Restaurant Society Opens 2022 Alumni Awards Nominations
the Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society | April 7, 2022
UNIVERSITY PARK, PA — April 7, 2022 — The Penn State Hotel and Restaurant Society (PSHRS) and Penn State School of Hospitality Management have opened nominations for its Annual Alumni Awards. An awards ceremony and reception for award recipients and the entire alumni and School community will be held in conjunction with the school’s 17th annual Alumni in the Classroom event in October 2022. The deadline for alumni, friends and corporate employers of Penn State hospitality alumni to nominate candidates is May 1, 2022. “PSHRS is humbled to honor our fellow graduates who have distinguished themselves in their careers and represented...
Tourism Outlook: A New Spring in Its Step?
STR | April 6, 2022
Global tourism receipts were well below the pre-pandemic level in 2021 as travel restrictions and uncertainty persisted, and changing consumer behavior dented economic recovery. But now, in the spring of 2022, some two years since COVID-19 forced governments to impose lockdowns and severe travel restrictions, there are plenty of signs of optimism for the future of tourism. This is true even with potential macroeconomic and geopolitical headwinds. STR has evaluated consumer views and behaviors throughout the pandemic, and our latest survey, conducted in February 2022, canvassed opinion from a global audience to gauge sentiment and the out...
Jobs Report: Leisure & Hospitality Left Behind as Other Sectors of the Economy Recover
U.S. Travel Association | April 4, 2022
WASHINGTON — April 4, 2022 — U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ March employment report, which found that 431,000 jobs were added overall, with 112,000 in the Leisure & Hospitality (L&H) sector: “Out of the 1.6 million jobs left to recover, a staggering 1.5 million are in Leisure & Hospitality alone, pointing directly to the sector’s uneven recovery and how swift federal policies are needed to restore the travel workforce. Despite this month’s employment gains, growth in the Leisu...
HSMAI Adrian Awards Celebrate Campaigns That Empowered Recovery
HSMAI | March 31, 2022
The Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) celebrated excellence in travel marketing at the Adrian Awards Celebration on Wednesday, March 30, at The Boca Raton in Boca Raton, Florida. This year’s event, which took place outside New York City for the first time in over 25 years, was reimagined to provide attendees more time to socialize, celebrate, and enjoy the gracious outdoor and indoor spaces offered by The Boca Raton. In welcoming the more 350 industry and agency professionals in attendance, Robert A. Gilbert, CHME, CHBA, president and CEO of HSMAI, said that “tonight, we honor and recognize the great ...
Most Americans Plan to Travel in 2022
NerdWallet | March 29, 2022
SAN FRANCISCO - March 29, 2022 - NerdWallet, Inc. (Nasdaq: NRDS), a website and app that provides consumers and small businesses with trustworthy financial guidance, found that 70% of Americans are planning leisure travel in the next 12 months. NerdWallet’s annual Travel Study, published today, found that while many Americans are making travel plans for 2022, the COVID-19 pandemic still impacts their travel decisions. The report, which includes a survey conducted online by The Harris Poll on behalf of NerdWallet among over 2,000 U.S. adults, found that younger generations of Americans are planning to travel more than older generations....
U.S. Travel: International Delegates Return in Strong Numbers for IPW 2022
U.S. Travel Association | March 29, 2022
WASHINGTON — March 29, 2022 — A full two months ahead of the opening of IPW – the annual international trade show of the U.S. Travel Association – numbers shared today by the association reveal a strong return of international travel buyers and media for the 2022 event, which will be held in Orlando, Florida, June 4-8. Ten weeks out, registrations by international buyers and media have nearly doubled last year’s international delegate count. As of March 25, 712 international buyers and 364 media from 62 countries have registered to attend IPW. With the addition of 280 domestic buyers and 70 domestic press, more than 1,400 inter...
2022 Hunter Conference Takeaways
Rod Clough | March 28, 2022
By Rod Clough As we get ready to close out the first quarter, the Hunter Conference offered the industry’s latest perspectives on where we find ourselves today and predictions about how the rest of 2022 may play out. Highlights of what we heard at the event are captured here. Transaction volume is expected to remain high, and equity returns are under pressure Many interested parties remain in the market ready to buy, both at an institutional level for portfolios and at a private level for individual deals. Moreover, interest in full-service assets is starting to rise. This should support another active transaction market ...
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Announces the 10th Annual Pebby Award Winners
Pebblebrook Hotel Trust | March 28, 2022
HOLLYWOOD, CA - March 28, 2022 - Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PEB) (the “Company”) today announced the winners of its Tenth Annual Pebby Awards. The Pebby Award winners were chosen for their outstanding accomplishments in 2021, as determined by the Company. “Despite all the challenges associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, our hotel managers excelled in 2021,” said Jon E. Bortz, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Pebblebrook Hotel Trust. “Today, a decade after our inaugural Pebby Awards, we continue to recognize and celebrate our property teams, operating companies and asset managers who define success ...
With Travel on the Upswing, Americans Are Eager to Book
MMGY Travel Intelligence | March 28, 2022
Kansas City, MO – March 28, 2022 – With seasons changing and summer vacations drawing near, America’s appetite for travel continues to grow. According to a new study by MMGY Travel Intelligence, 73% of American travelers intend to take a vacation in the next six months, up significantly from 62% one year ago. This is just one of the key findings released this week as part of the research firm’s 2022 Portrait of American Travelers® “Spring Edition” survey. Sharing data collected in February from more than 4,500 respondents, the report examines the demographics, intentions, behaviors and safety perceptions among U.S. travelers. ...
Report: Business Travel Helps Organizations Get Competitive Edge
AHLA | March 24, 2022
WASHINGTON – March 24, 2022 – An analysis conducted by the San Diego State University School of Hospitality & Tourism Management on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) found that in-person business travel and meetings have undeniable advantages over virtual options, and that businesses and organizations that resume business travel and meetings more quickly are likely to have a competitive edge over those that do not. In the analysis, Founder and Director of San Diego State University’s L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management Carl Winston and Florida International University Chapli...
U.S. Travel Calls on New White House COVID Response Coordinator to Phase Out Pandemic-Era Restrictions
U.S. Travel Association | March 24, 2022
WASHINGTON — March 24, 2022 — The U.S. Travel Association renewed its call in a new letter to incoming White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha to replace pandemic-era travel advisories, requirements and restrictions with endemic-focused policies that will enable travel to resume fully and freely. In recent weeks, the British and Canadian governments have taken similar actions to ease remaining restrictions on travelers. The letter to Dr. Jha notes that, despite declining hospitalizations and infections, increased vaccination rates and immunity, and a more robust public health infrastructure to manage the virus, th...
AHLA Foundation, Castell Project Announce Merger
AHLA | March 23, 2022
ATLANTA, GA – March 23, 2022 – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the AHLA Foundation, and the Castell Project today announced a merger, with Castell officially becoming part of the AHLA Foundation. Together, the AHLA Foundation and Castell will work to strengthen and accelerate the industry’s commitment to elevate women in hospitality. Specifically, they will focus on four efforts to better serve and support current and prospective women in the industry: Facilitating leadership development for current and prospective women in the industry Strengthening the college talent pipeline through mentorships, exp...
People Are Ready and Eager to Travel and Booking Trips With More Purpose Than Ever
AMERICAN EXPRESS | March 22, 2022
NEW YORK - March 22, 2022 - American Express (NYSE:AXP) released the American Express Travel: 2022 Global Travel Trends Report1 today, which shows people are looking forward to more trips than last year and planning to spend more or the same on travel in 2022 compared to a typical pre-pandemic year. The report, based on data from the United States, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Japan, India and the United Kingdom, reveals consumers are traveling to see the people and places they love, celebrate important life events, embark on wish list trips, experience in-person events, and to seek greater wellness and self-care. In Q4 2021, global Card Mem...
She Has a Deal Announces Pitch Competition Finalists
She Has a Deal | March 22, 2022
ATLANTA, GA — March 22, 2022 — Officials of She Has a Deal today announced the six finalist teams selected to advance to the final round of SHaDPitch 2022. The annual hotel investment pitch competition allows teams of early-career, women hospitality students to compete for the prize of $50,000 in hotel deal equity following the conclusion of a virtual, preliminary round of pitching. The goal of She Has a Deal is to increase the number of women hotel owners and developers, and the organization offers inspiration and education to channel the power of collaboration and mentorship. She Has a Deal creates new pathways to hotel ownership and ...
Survey: 77% of Business Travelers, 64% of Workers Say Return of Business Travel More Important Than Ever
AHLA | March 22, 2022
WASHINGTON – March 22, 2022 – A new survey conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) finds that sentiment around business travel is shifting, with 77% of business travelers and 64% of employed Americans agreeing that it is more important than ever to bring back business travel. Nearly two-thirds of business travelers say the increased reliance on virtual work that has become common during the pandemic is negatively impacting both productivity (64%) and workplace culture (65%). The survey also finds nearly seven in ten Americans (69%) approve of the Centers for Disease Control an...
#HospitalityHelps Now Supported by Over 300 Hotels in 38 Countries with 33,575 Room Nights Available for Displaced Ukrainian Residents
#HospitalityHelps | March 17, 2022
March 17, 2022 – Created by a group of hospitality industry veterans, #HospitalityHelps was launched with one goal: to provide temporary hotel accommodation to Ukrainian residents who are forced to leave their homes because of the war. #HospitalityHelps is an online booking platform for short-term hotel stays for people fleeing the war in Ukraine. The global initiative has already gained support from many of the world’s leading hospitality groups including Accor, Hilton, IHG and Marriott as well as independent hotels, and is the only booking platform that works across borders and brands. “It started with one family needing a rest, ...
AHLA Statement Regarding Omnibus Funding Package
AHLA | March 14, 2022
WASHINGTON – March 14, 2022 –Following Senate and House passage of a $1.5 trillion government-funding package, AHLA President & CEO Chip Rogers released the below statement. “While we are disappointed this package does not include the targeted COVID-19 relief hotel employees and small businesses have needed since the early stages of the pandemic, the bill contains a number of victories for hoteliers. The legislation secures $50 million for Brand USA – a vital public-private partnership dedicated to increasing international tourism to America, driving the nation’s economy and our industry. In addition, the bill would giv...
