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The U.S. Will Open Land Borders for Fully Vaccinated Travelers in November
The Biden administration will lift travel restrictions at the borders with Canada and Mexico starting in November for fully vaccinated travelers, reopening the doors of the United States to tourists and separated family members who have been sealed out of the country during the pandemic.
Article by Zolan Kanno-Youngs & Emily Cochrane for the New York Times
SkiftX unpacks how 5G can impact every dimension of the hotel experience, from customer convenience and deeper guest personalization, to amazing entertainment resources, enhanced meetings and events, and streamlined operations industry-wide.
Booking Revenue Triples on Travel Demand Boost from U.S., Europe
Online travel agency Booking Holdings Inc said on Wednesday its quarterly revenue more than tripled and trounced estimates, driven by strong demand in Europe and the United States as more people planned their long-delayed getaways.
IHG CEO Bullish on New Hotel Construction Despite Tight Lending Market
IHG Hotels & Resorts CEO Keith Barr sees plenty of interest in moving ahead with new-build construction for hotels despite the tight lending market. Financing for new hotels dried up in the worst months of the pandemic, leading many hotel executives — Barr included — to promote the idea of signing new brand deals with the owners of existing hotels, also known as a conversion.
The U.K. continues to lead Europe in hotel performance recovery, due almost exclusively to domestic demand. Take a quick look at the U.K.’s recent performance timeline as well as occupancy on the books for the coming months as the country further eases restrictions.
Two Dozen Industry Groups Release Blueprint To Reopen International Travel
A coalition of 24 trade organizations representing a large and diverse swath of the U.S. economy is renewing urgent calls to lift restrictions on international visitation to the United States and released a policy blueprint for reopening borders safely.
AHLA, AAHOA Announce New State, Local Advocacy Organization
The nation’s two largest hotel and lodging associations, the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) and the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), announced the creation of the American Hospitality Alliance (AHA) at the International Society of Hotel Associations’ summer meeting.
The Hotel Association of Canada (HAC) announced its 2021 Board of Directors, with both new and returning members ready to serve HAC's mission and hoteliers across Canada.
Global Hotel Demand Uptick Tussles with Competing Costs
With the global pandemic showing some signs of relent, the collective hotel industry is reaping the reward, as travelers get back on planes or hit the road. The hotel industry is happy to welcome them back, but a continued revenue shortfall is having consequence on the bottom line.
Get ready to engage, connect and lead the way forward with the IHG Owners Association’s Member Meeting, coming soon in the U.S. and Canada! Whether a long-time member or new to our community, our Member Meetings will help inform, inspire and strengthen your connection to the Association and IHG owners.
Get ready to engage, connect and lead the way forward with the IHG Owners Association’s Indianapolis Member Meeting! Whether a long-time member or new to our community, our Member Meetings will help inform, inspire and strengthen your connection to the Association and IHG owners.
The 30th Annual Lodging Conference will take place from October 6-9, 2025, in Phoenix. As the hotel industry’s premier development conference for real estate, finance, construction and franchising, the Lodging Conference anticipates there will be over 2,900 hotel owners and senior-level executives from the hospitality industry in attendance.
Get ready to engage, connect and lead the way forward with the IHG Owners Association’s Member Meeting in beautiful Montreal, QC! Whether a long-time member or new to our community, our Member Meetings will help inform, inspire and strengthen your connection to the Association and IHG owners.
Embark with 2024 Chair Nellie Dhanji and fellow IHG owners November 16-24, 2025, on our 50th Past Chair Trip to Chilean Patagonia. Take advantage of the adventure of a lifetime and immerse yourself in the breathtaking landscapes of Santiago, Valparaíso and Patagonia.
