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How US Travel Demand Could Withstand a Stalled Economy in 2024
Tourism Economics forecasts no growth in U.S. gross domestic product during the first two quarters of 2024, but travel demand is expected to remain despite the slowdown, a significant change compared to past slowdowns.
AHLA Welcomes Jolyon Bulley as Executive Committee Member
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) announced today that Jolyon Bulley, Chief Executive Officer, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts, has been appointed to its executive committee, which includes top leaders representing all segments of the hospitality industry.
IHG Hotels & Resorts is proud to announce the launch of a reimagined digital booking experience for its guests. Leveraging the power of cloud-based platforms, IHG is providing a smarter, easier and faster way for guests to book and personalize their stays.
Recent data on the performance metrics of the Canadian hospitality market reveals a compelling story of resilience and recovery tinged with a note of warning on bottom-line conversion.
Inflation Abomination - How Inflation Affects Hotel Revenue Streams, Expenses
During the “Inflation Abomination” presentation at the 2023 Hotel Data Conference, Claudia Alvarado Cruz, Senior Analytics Manager of Financial Performance at STR, and Aran Ryan, Director of Lodging Analytics at Tourism Economics, spoke about how hotels have been managing rising costs against their revenue streams.
Skift Research's State of Travel 2023 Report highlights the many trends and opportunities of hospitality, including 250 insights defining the biggest consumer, business and investment trends, allowing you to stress-test, and where need alter, your strategies.
Introducing IHG's First Lifecycle Net Zero Carbon Hotel
IHG Hotels & Resorts is proud to introduce voco Zeal Exeter Science Park in partnership with Zeal Hotels - the first lifecycle net zero carbon hotel for both businesses, which is scheduled to open in 2024.
Following months of collaboration with the American Hotel & Lodging Association and hotel owners across the country, the Small Business Administration (SBA) issued new PPP eligibility guidelines today clarifying that hotel owners who utilized third-party management companies and participated in PPP are eligible for PPP loan forgiveness for payroll expenses.
IHG Hotels & Resorts Announce Apple AirPlay Integration to Enhance In-Room Experience
IHG Hotels & Resorts is excited to announce the launch of AirPlay in hotel rooms in collaboration with Apple, giving guests the ability to seamlessly and securely share content from their iPhone or iPad to their guest room TV. AirPlay will begin to roll out in select IHG hotels globally before the end of 2023.
The Hunter Hotel Investment Conference (HUNTER) is a highly anticipated annual gathering of prominent leaders and investors in the hotel industry along with up-and-coming hoteliers and entrepreneurs. Join the club of over 2,000 hotel owners, developers, franchisors and more.
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.
