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New STR survey reveals top hospitality industry challenges and strengths
Labor-related issues and energy costs are among the top challenges on the mind of global hotel and travel industry professionals, while leisure demand and increased guest spending are seen as the biggest strengths, according to a new survey from STR.
Travel & Tourism Sector in Key European Capitals Strongly Recovering Says WTTC
A new report from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed strong signs of recovery of the economic impact from Travel & Tourism in the five city ‘powerhouses’ of Western Europe.
IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts its first Vignette Collection hotel in the Americas
IHG Hotels & Resorts is celebrating the debut of Vignette Collection in the Americas with the opening of Yours Truly DC. Nestled within Washington, D.C.’s eclectic Dupont Circle, Yours Truly is a bohemian-inspired haven designed to feel like a warm, welcoming home.
5G LLC Enables Rooftop Connectivity Revenue to Owners of IHG Hotel & Resorts-Branded Hotels in the U.S.
Washington, DC – 5G LLC has signed an agreement with IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) to enable owners of more than 3,800 IHG-branded hotels in the United States to develop a long-term digital revenue stream by connecting hotel rooftops with leading 5G networks.
Hotels Continue to Recover in 2023 as Industry Begins New Era of Operations
The hotel industry in 2023 is projected to surpass pre-pandemic levels of demand, nominal room revenue and state and local tax revenue, while inching closer to other key 2019 performance metrics, according to AHLA’s 2023 State of the Hotel Industry Report.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Donates $500,000 to AHLA Foundation Human Trafficking Survivor Fund
The AHLA Foundation has announced a $500,000 donation from IHG Hotels & Resorts to support the No Room for Trafficking (NRFT) Survivor Fund as part of the hotel company's longstanding commitment to combat human trafficking.
STR Reports U.S. Hotel ADR and RevPAR Reached Record Highs in 2022
The U.S. hotel industry reported average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) that were the highest for any year on record, according to 2022 data from STR.
IHG Owners Association Announces 2023 Global Board of Directors, Led by Chair Navroz Saju
The IHG Owners Association has announced that Navroz Saju has assumed Chairmanship of its Global Board of Directors for 2023, succeeding 2022 Chair Norman Leslie.
The Biggest Innovators in Travel and Hospitality: 2022 Year-End Edition
Skift is back with another installment of inspiration in hotels and hospitality. Female-led luxury seemed to be a common theme this year, alongside those maintaining standards, leading teams and executing on subtle touches for the people who notice. Here are a few brands, ideas and services that deserved a hat tip in 2022.
The Atlantic Hotel Industry Conference & Exhibition (AHICE) is set to make its return to the United Kingdom on July 15, 2026, with the second annual 4-hour London Hotel Summit. Attended by the United Kingdom’s leading hotel owners, operators, consultants and suppliers, the program includes insightful keynote speakers, Q&As and panel sessions.
LendingCon is a high-level international platform designed to connect global investors, developers and lenders to unlock capital, accelerate hospitality development and foster cross-border partnerships. The conference will showcase bankable hospitality projects, innovative financing models and resilient supply-chain solutions aligned with sustainable growth.
The AHC is the UK's largest gathering of senior decision-makers focused on hospitality investment, taking place September 14-15, 2026. The two-day program combines conference sessions with structured networking across hospitality investment, asset management and regeneration.
HTNG Connect: EMEA is your gateway to the latest in hospitality technology and innovation, uniting technology leaders, hoteliers and solution providers from across the region for three days of strategic discussions, practical insights and meaningful networking.
The Lodging Conference is the hotel industry’s premier development conference for real estate, finance, construction, and franchising. Over the past 30 years, tens of thousands of high-powered hotel owners and executives from around the globe have gathered to strategize about development, management, design and operations.
