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Industry News

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The Promise of China’s Enormous Corporate Travel Market

Despite an economic slowdown and a potential trade war, China has become important for Western travel managers not just as a destination, but also as an offshore operational base.

Article by Allan Leibowitz on skift.com

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This is What a Downturn Could Look Like Next Year

A booming labor market and steady wage gains are helping to sustain consumer confidence in the United States and thereby driving hotel performance to new peaks, according to recent reports.

Article by Alicia Hoisington on hotelmanagement.net

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Under Pressure, Airbnb Adjusts Pricing Model Across EU

Following a call from the European Commission and European Union consumer authorities to align its terms and conditions with EU consumer rules and to improve pricing transparency, Airbnb has initiated several changes to its services.

Article by Jena Tesse Fox on hotelmanagement.net

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Brexit Uncertainty Threatens UK Development

Hotels in London recently reported their highest RevPAR and ADR in an August since 2012, when the capital hosted the Olympics.

Article by Katherine Doggrell on hotelmanagement.net

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IHG Plans First UK Kimpton in London

IHG is bringing its boutique Kimpton brand to the UK in late October with the opening of the Kimpton Fitzroy London.

Article by Jena Tesse Fox on hotelmanagement.net

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Moody’s: U.S. Occupancy Decline Not a Trend

STR recently reported that occupancy for the United States hotel industry declined in July for this first time in the past 12 months (-0.2 percent to 73.6 percent), fueled by a 1.9-percent decrease in demand.

Article by Alicia Hoisington on hotelmanagement.net

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How Hoteliers Navigate Evolving Distribution Channels

As hoteliers navigate the different distribution channels available to them, their goal is to guide guests to the one that costs their companies the least.

Article by Bryan Wroten on hotelnewsnow.com

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Hotel Marketers Look Beyond Usual Guest Demographics

It is time to finally place the tag “millennial” in the bottom drawer when it comes to discussing, analyzing and planning hotel development, marketing and distribution, according to hoteliers.

Article by Terence Baker on hotelnewsnow.com

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U.S. Hotel Industry Commits to Giving Panic Buttons to Workers

An unprecedented gathering of major U.S. hotel leaders on Thursday announced a new industry-wide pledge to enforce stronger safety and security measures for their hotel employees.

Article by Deanna Ting on skift.com

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Katherine Lugar to Depart the AH&LA

The American Hotel & Lodging Association's President and CEO Katherine Lugar will depart the organization later this year to become president and CEO of the American Beverage Association.

Article by Elliott Mest on hotelmanagement.net

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Industry Events

Future Hospitality Investment Summit (FHS) 2023
September 25 - 27

The Future Hospitality Investment Summit (FHS) 2023 is the place for discussions, deals and insight on the continued growth of the region's hospitality and tourism sectors.

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Skift Global Forum
September 26 - 28

Skift Global Forum 2023, the industry's leading conference, has become an essential gathering for travel industry leaders, innovators and disruptors to discuss the latest developments in technology, sustainability, marketing and innovation.

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Hospitality Tech Expo
October 10 - 11

From EPOS, online ordering, workforce management and payment solutions to digital signage and technology for cooking, the Hospitality Tech Expo brings the whole hospitality industry together, making it the event to be!

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2023 Toronto Owner Summit
October 16 - 17

The IHG Owners Association’s Owner Summits are designed to help fine tune owners' operational skills, set their business up for success and allow them to network directly with fellow franchisees, with agendas tailored through owner input to address both the challenges and opportunities hoteliers face.

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IMEX America
October 17 - 19

IMEX America, the largest trade show in the US for the global meetings, events and incentive travel industry, brings the meetings industry together to do a year's worth of business under one roof. 

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HFTP Annual Convention
October 18 - 20

The HFTP Annual Convention gathers hundreds of hospitality finance and technology professionals for three days of networking, education sessions, featured vendors and networking and social activities.

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2023 Santo Domingo Owner Summit
October 18 - 19

The IHG Owners Association’s Owner Summits are designed to help fine tune owners' operational skills, set their business up for success and allow them to network directly with fellow franchisees, with agendas tailored through owner input to address both the challenges and opportunities hoteliers face.

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Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific 2024
October 23 - 25

For over 30 years, HICAP has been the unequaled annual gathering place for Asia-Pacific's hotel investment community, attracting the most influential owners, developers, lenders, executives, and professional advisors from around the globe.

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HTNG and Hotec
October 30 - November 01 2023

Two of the most powerful names in hotel technology, HTNG Conference and Hotec EMEA, have come together to convene leading hoteliers, procurement specialists and technology partners from across Europe.

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Western Canadian Lodging Conference
November 01 - 02

The Western Canadian Lodging Conference has established itself as the definitive source for information, insight and opinion on today's Western Canadian lodging market. 

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