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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.
COVID-19 Vaccine Rollouts Are Driving Summer Travel Demand
A new travel trends research paper by Tripadvisor reveals that vaccine rollouts globally are driving an increasing demand for summer vacations, with vaccinated travelers more likely to stay longer and spend more on their trips than unvaccinated travelers.
HFTP Announces Global Expansion with Charter of the HFTP India Chapter
The association for hospitality financial and technology professionals offers industry-focused education, resources and networking opportunities, and the new chapter will build upon these strategic goals for Indian hospitality professionals.
Forty Percent of Americans Plan Leisure Trips this Summer
According to Deloitte's new report, "Keen But Cautious: U.S. Travel in COVID's Second Summer," Americans of all ages and income levels are ready to get away and are making travel plans.
E.U. Set to Let Vaccinated U.S. Tourists Visit This Summer
The head of the European Commission said the bloc would switch policy, under certain conditions, after more than a year of mostly banning nonessential travel.
Article by Matina Stevis-Gridneff for The New York Times
The Week That U.S. Travel Started Its Recovery, by the Numbers
After a year of multiple coronavirus case surges in the U.S. dealing blows to the travel industry, the recovery across a variety of sectors like hotels and airlines appears to have something new: momentum.
Join thousands of hospitality professionals—from owners and operators to rising stars and innovators—coming together to solve real challenges and shape what's ahead at the 2025 Hospitality Show, including a reimagined show floor, new interactive zones, curated 1:1 meetings and peer-led education.
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.
The Aloha Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE Aloha) will return to Hawai’i in November 2025, bringing together established, and emerging, leaders in the large hotel industry from around Australasia to form relationships and learn from the best.
Our upcoming Americas Emerging Leaders Network (ELN) “unConference” is breaking away from traditional industry event formats with a participant-driven approach tailored for emerging Association and hospitality leaders. Registration details will be shared with Association members.
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.
