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First-Ever GBTA Sustainability Benchmark Reveals Gaps to Decarbonize Business Travel Programs, Calls for Accelerated Corporate Action to Reach Net Zer
GBTA Foundation’s Sustainability Initiative | November 4, 2024
GBTA’s Sustainability Acceleration Challenge assesses emissions reduction efforts in corporate travel across all industry sectors, highlighting areas for immediate progress The GBTA Foundation, the charitable arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), today unveiled findings from its Sustainability Acceleration Challenge, an industry-first global benchmarking initiative to evaluate the current state of business travel programs and the actions being taken by organizations to decarbonize them. The findings reveal that organizations have much work to do to accelerate the integration of practices if they are to materially reduce...
Questex and AHLA Celebrate Success of The Hospitality Show 2024: Driving Growth, Sustainability, and Industry Connections...
The Hospitality Show | November 4, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (Nov. 4, 2024) – The Hospitality Show (The Show), produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), last week wrapped up its second annual event at The Henry B. González Convention Center with three days of groundbreaking insights, networking opportunities, and innovative solutions designed to elevate the hospitality industry. The Hospitality Show witnessed an impressive year-over-year growth attracting 4,800 attendees and 460 vendors, marking a 26% increase in attendance and a staggering 43% growth in vendors. “The Hospitality Show exists to convene our industry’s top operations and techn...
U.S. Travel Calls on Congress to Pass Critical Disaster Relief by Thanksgiving Holiday...
U.S. Travel Association | November 4, 2024
WASHINGTON - In a letter delivered on Friday, the U.S. Travel Association called on Congressional leaders to pass substantial disaster relief to regions devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton as soon as Congress reconvenes. In the letter, U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman writes: “We urge you to swiftly pass a disaster supplemental appropriations bill by Thanksgiving to support communities devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Damage caused by these storms is estimated to total more than $100 billion dollars, with downstream impacts on travel, visitor spending, hotel bookings, tax revenues and employm...
HFTP Announces 2025 HITEC North America Advisory Council...
HFTP | November 1, 2024
Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) producers of the Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC®), has announced the 2025 HITEC Advisory Council. An expert group of distinguished industry professionals selected to develop and coordinate the education program for HITEC’s North American event. With over five decades of history, HITEC has become a must-attend event, drawing thousands of professionals to explore the latest trends, innovations in technology, best practices and solutions in the hospitality industry. HITEC 2025 will take place from June 16–19 at the Indiana Convention Center in I...
AHLA Announces Appointment of Rosanna Maietta as President & CEO...
AHLA | October 31, 2024
WASHINGTON (Oct. 31, 2024) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced today that Rosanna Maietta has been selected to serve as the association’s next president & CEO, effective Nov. 14. Maietta is a talented executive with a global career marked by success working alongside boards and leading teams to high performance. Over the span of her career, she has achieved exceptional success in public affairs, strategic planning, association management, team building, and leadership. Having previously served as president & CEO of the AHLA Foundation and executive vice president of communications and public relatio...
The Hospitality Show Wraps Up With Key Insights on Increasing Revenue, Streamlining Operational Efficiency, and Innovating Sustainability Initiatives.
The Hospitality Show | October 31, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 31, 2024) – Today, The Hospitality Show (The Show), produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), concluded with a third day of insightful programming and an expo hall full of products and solutions aimed at enhancing revenue, optimizing operations and improving guest satisfaction. The day opened with a keynote session titled, “Breaking Barriers: Erin Andrews on Leadership, Resilience, and Teamwork.” During this session, moderated by Eva Saha, Erin Andrews, FOX Sports Broadcaster, spoke about her path as a trailblazing woman, insights on leadership, resilience, and creating meani...
Global Hospitality Study Exposes Critical ‘Aspiration-Reality Gap’ in Measuring Per-Guest Revenue Beyond the Room...
Agilysys | October 30, 2024
-- Research from Agilysys reveals 82% of hospitality executives recognize the value of augmenting RevPAR metrics with Revenue Per Available Guest (RevPAG) goals, but 56% feel unprepared to do so -- Oct 30, 2024 (SAN ANTONIO, Texas and ALPHARETTA, Ga.) – Today at the American Hotel and Lodging Association’s The Hospitality Show being held in San Antonio, Texas, Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality software solutions and services, released the findings of its 2024 Global Hospitality Impact Study: Unlocking Revenue Beyond the Room. This comprehensive survey of 489 hospitality executives and tec...
Day Two at The Hospitality Show Delivers Game-Changing Insights, Hands-On Experiences, and Unmatched Networking for Hotel Owners and Operators...
The Hospitality Show | October 30, 2024
SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 30, 2024) –The Hospitality Show (The Show), produced by Questex and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), continued today for a second day of programming for hotel owners and operators at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The Show also celebrated the grand opening of its expo floor, which featured over 400 of the industry’s top vendors offering solutions to drive innovation and profitability, interactive showcases, and dedicated breakout sessions. The main stage opened with three sessions designed to provide insights into growth through development, technology, and commerci...
