American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement today after the New York City Council passed the “Safe Hotels Act.”
3 Tips for Making Your Work Meetings More Impactful
How many meetings have you had this week, month, year? If you take a minute to count, you may be astounded at the sheer volume of hours you spend in meetings.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Celebrates Cozy Season with Winter Chalet Programming and Festive Pop-Ups
Building on its annual winter tradition, IHG Hotels & Resorts announces today that its seasonal Winter Chalet experience is returning across properties in its Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio November 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025. Highlighted in this season’s activations, guests at participating hotels can immerse themselves in Chalet Day...
Sir Richard Branson’s Kasbah Tamadot Officially Re-Opens
Kasbah Tamadot, Sir Richard’s Branson’s Moroccan retreat in the High Atlas Mountains officially reopens today, following a year-long restoration. The hotel that forms part of the exclusive collection of luxury properties from Virgin Limited Edition has been partially closed for the past year, while it was rebuilt following the devastating...
a&o Hostels expand in Belgium with opening of a&o Antwerpen Centraal
Europe’s largest hostel chain, a&o Hostels, has announced their first expansion into Belgium with the planned opening of a&o Antwerpen Centraal from November 1st, 2024. The property formerly operated as the budget hotel "Century Antwerp" and will see a&o invest 4 million euros in renovations between now and early 2025...
New York City Council Approves Bill Regulating Hotel Safety
After months of contentious negotiations with the hotel industry, the New York City Council overwhelmingly approved a bill on Wednesday aimed at improving safety at hotels for workers and guests.
Hotel Association of NYC Applauds Passage of Safe Hotels Act
The Hotel Association of New York City (HANYC) issued the following statement regarding the New York City Council’s passage of Intro 991, known as the “Safe Hotels Act.”
Travel Trends 2025: What’s Hot And What’s Not In The Future Of Travel
In 2024, travel trends were a mix of escapism and edginess. While some travellers seized the opportunity to visit the shooting locations of their favourite Netflix shows, others tried to limit their dopamine sources to join the social media-fueled ‘raw-dogging’ bandwagon. As concerns about overtourism grew, travellers began seeking out...
If hotel guests were friends, family, neighbors…
Ever wonder what kind of friend your hotel guests would be if they were part of your social circle?
Hotel price rises to slow down in key business destinations around the world
Global hotel rates are forecast to continue rising in 2025, but price increases will moderate compared to the steep rises of recent years, thanks to easing leisure travel demand and a surge in new hotel construction. These insights come from the consulting team at American Express Global Business Travel (Amex...