Month: January 2025

AHLA Foundation raised more than $1,000,000 at its annual Night of a Thousand Stars fundraising gala last night, bringing together more than 400 industry leaders at the Beverly Hilton to celebrate excellence in hospitality. Proceeds of the gala will support workforce development initiatives for hotel industry employees.

The hospitality industry is evolving faster than ever, driven by rising guest expectations and technological advancements. Hoteliers face so much pressure to deliver exceptional service while streamlining operations. But luckily, there is a solution: Single-solution platforms that consolidate all essential hotel management tools into one complete system.

The inaugural Autograph Collection Hotel in Phuket redefines hospitality by weaving natural beauty with cultural authenticity to create stays that are "Exactly Like Nothing Else"

W Maldives, the iconic luxury resort nestled in the North Ari Atoll, is set to welcome guests back on 1st March 2025 with a bold, full-scale transformation that redefines the island escape. After nearly two decades as a trailblazer in luxury Maldivian hospitality, the resort will reopen with an entirely...

The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) announced the recipients of the Frank W. Berkman “Best of the Best” Awards on January 29, 2025, at the HSMAI Mike Leven Leadership Conference in Orlando, FL. Named the Best of the Best in chapter leadership and operations, the chapter’s programs and...

Read the latest edition of the HVS ANAROCK monthly industry update, MONITOR (Monthly Overview of National Industry Trends and Hospitality Report), for the key trends in the Indian hospitality industry.

The Cornell Peter and Stephanie Nolan School of Hotel Administration is pleased to share it has selected an outstanding leader in the hotel industry, Mark Hoplamazian, President and CEO of Hyatt Hotels Corporation, to receive the 2025 Cornell Hospitality Icon of the Industry Award. The award is scheduled to be...

As the wildfires and their aftermath continue to impact communities across California, the hotel industry is stepping up at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS) to provide critical relief to those affected.

Personalization has attracted a lot of hype in recent years. So much so that it has almost lost its meaning across most industries. For hotels specifically, as they tackle the day-to-day operational challenges, navigating through the complexities of catering to the individual needs of each guest may seem overwhelming, leaving...

Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift. That is why it is called the present. There’s something to be said about staying in the moment — living for the present and not for the future. Like when a guest walks into your hotel, you’re not going to ask them...