The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) and the Hotel Investment Group by Northstar have opened nominations for the prestigious 2026 Rising Star Award CALA to be presented at the Americas Lodging Investment Summit Caribbean and Latin America (ALIS CALA). This is the 16th year ISHC and the Hotel Investment...
HSMAI Celebrates 69th Annual Adrian Awards
Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) celebrated the best in travel and hospitality marketing at the annual Adrian Awards Celebration on Wednesday, February 18, at the New York Marriott Marquis. More than 500 industry leaders and agency executives gathered to honor the campaigns, brands, and marketers shaping the future...
Rudding Park Selects Agilysys Hospitality Software Solutions to Modernise Guest Journeys and Streamline Operations Across Its Hotel Ecosystem
Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of hospitality technology solutions, today announced that Rudding Park - an award-winning hotel, spa, and golf resort in Harrogate - has appointed Agilysys hospitality software solutions to support a large-scale technology transformation across its growing, multi-amenity luxury hotel business.
Room Supply Constraints Limiting Convention Growth in Hartford
Hartford’s hotel market has demonstrated strong performance, with occupancy and ADR exceeding pre-pandemic levels. However, a significant decline in hotel room supply has hindered the convention center’s ability to attract large-scale events, underscoring the need for additional lodging to support long-term competitiveness.The Hartford hotel market has undergone notable shifts over...
In the race toward AI, everyone talks about speed. Few talk about direction.
I had the opportunity to take part in a panel at the 9th Fabrique du Tourisme, alongside a representative of global tech and a demanding voice of responsible digital innovation. More than an editorial, what I am offering here is a long-form advocacy piece, intended to justify the uniqueness of...
The 5 C’s of Collaboration: How Hotels Win by Becoming A Meeting Planner’s Best Friend!
Hotel managers have a significant opportunity to improve their working relationships with meeting planners, ensuring smoother events and driving repeat bookings. By adopting a partnership approach, hotels can move beyond simply providing space to becoming indispensable collaborators. This guide details the 5 C’s of Partnership: satisfying meeting planner needs through...
Turning Vision into Investable Reality
In the lead up to FHS Saudi Arabia, taking place at from 20-22 April 2026 at Mandarin Oriental Al Faisaliah, Riyadh, we asked industry partners about what’s next for hospitality investment in the Kingdom in line with this year’s event theme: "Where Opportunity Meets Capital."
Montreal at the Forefront of Boutique Brands with Corner Collection
The future of hospitality looks very bright for intrepid and meaningful boutique brands and hotel collections. We’ve seen this model work in European
Cendyn honored with three Adrian Awards at HSMAI celebration
Cendyn, a global integrated hotel technology and services company, announced today it was honored with three awards across three categories for travel marketing
Highline Hospitality Partners acquires Pittsburgh Marriott North hotel
Highline Hospitality Partners (“HHP”), the hospitality investment platform launched by Highline Real Estate Partners, today announced the acquisition of the Pittsburgh Marriott North. The transaction marks Highline’s 17th hotel acquisition and its first investment in Pennsylvania.