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U.S. Hoteliers Gradually Make Headway Against Labor Shortage
Hoteliers are benefiting from a loosening labor market as perks such as higher salaries, retention bonuses, finder’s fees for new workers, more flexible work schedules, and same-day payments appear to be drawing workers back into the hospitality industry.
UKHospitality Scotland Calls on the Scottish Government to Implement Business Rate Support
With a third of Scottish hospitality business owners concerned about survival this winter, UKHospitality Scotland has called upon the Scottish Government to allocate support on business rates quickly, making the difference between survival or closure for hospitality venues across Scotland.
US Hotel Occupancy for Thanksgiving Mirrors 2019 Volumes
Amadeus, a global leader in travel technology, is seeing a positive trend in US hotel bookings for the Thanksgiving holiday as U.S. occupancy for Thanksgiving week is at 29%, pacing 1% higher than 2019 (pre-pandemic) levels.
Fragile Global Economy Clamps Down on Hotel Performance
HotStats’ August performance data showed that both revenue and profit were following a normal, typical summer seasonal pattern, but unrestrained inflation, higher interest rates and foundering financial markets augur a potential global recession that could derail the ongoing hotel comeback.
IHG CEO Keith Barr covers a lot of ground in this conversation at Skift Global Forum. Watch him discuss the global hotel brand's headwinds, evolution, strategy and more.
According to a new member survey conducted by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), 87% of survey respondents indicated they are experiencing a staffing shortage, 36% severely so. The most critical staffing need is housekeeping, with 43% ranking it as their biggest challenge.
IHG Owners Association Launches Healthcare Program for IHG Franchised Hotels
The IHG Owners Association has announced a new member benefit, the IHG Owners Association Healthcare Program, which offers nationwide healthcare coverage and benefits options to employees of U.S. Association members.
Recent second-quarter earnings reports from the major lodging companies points to a sustained recovery within the global hotel industry. They reported significantly improved results over the first quarter of 2022, with many profitability metrics outpacing those in 2019.
IHG's Interim Results for the Year to 30 June 2022
IHG's half-year results indicated continued progress toward recovery and growth. Globally, RevPAR is up 51% compared to last year while 96 properties were opened and another 210 were added to the pipeline.
Join hundreds of hoteliers from across the country in Washington, D.C., to meet personally with your home‑state Members of Congress or their policy staff, learn about the latest policies impacting hospitality and connect with industry leaders from every segment of our industry.
NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum 2026
May 31 - June 02 2026
NYU IHIF returns May 31-Jun 2, 2026, in New York—the epicenter of hospitality brands, capital, and fast-paced dealmaking—where opportunity moves fast, and so should you.
The Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (HITEC) is the world's largest, longest-running hospitality technology event. Produced by Strategic Partner HFTP, Association members receive special discounted access to the latest hospitality technology, industry experts, essential education and resources to find cost-effective ways to improve company bottom lines.
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.
