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Friday, Sep 4Tourism Policy ·U.S. Travel Association met Donald Trump to target 100 million annual foreign visitors by 2030, aiming to unlock $81 billion in spending.
↑Event Pricing ·Delhi luxury hotels hiked room rates by up to 325% as the upcoming BRICS Summit nears total sellouts at Hyatt Regency and Taj Palace.
↑Hospitality Tech ·Lighthouse launched Ernest Crews to deploy commercial AI agents into hotel operations within 30 to 60 days.
👁Labor Shortage ·Research shows 65% of hotels face staffing shortages while overall hotel employment remains down 10% from pre-pandemic levels.
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Lodgco Expands Florida Footprint via Dual Growth Tracks
Michigan-based Lodgco balances third-party management additions with Choice soft-brand conversions across Florida.
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HITEC 2026: Frontline Tech Targets Audits and Tips
Operator platforms, cashless digital tipping, and startup pitches target property-level operational challenges ahead of HITEC 2026.
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Lodging Sustainability Benchmarks Shift to Buffets and Supply Chains
Global hotel operators face stricter accountability through UN waste pledges, circular amenity certifications, and regional climate declarations.
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Marriott AC Hotel Ground-Up Pipeline Expands Across the South
Recent groundbreakings reveal Marriott's AC Hotel brand targets high-density southern submarkets including Houston and Chattanooga.
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Davidson Takes Over JW Marriott Reston Station Management
Comstock hands operational control of Virginia's first JW Marriott hotel and conference property to Davidson Hospitality Group.
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Hotel Labor Retention Pressures Mount as Compliance Tightens
Hotels face intense labor shortages while regulators ramp up minimum wage enforcement penalties across hospitality operations.
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Travel CEOs Target 100M Visitors in White House Meeting
Hospitality leaders met with President Donald Trump to advocate for policies driving international tourism following the…
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65% of Hotels Face Shortages as Retention Shifts Beyond Pay
With hotel employment down 10% from pre-pandemic levels, research shows that 42% of turnover is preventable through lead…
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GSA Raises FY2027 Federal Per Diem Lodging Rate to $113
The General Services Administration announced that standard federal per diem lodging rates will increase by $3 to $113 p…
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Bank Cards Overtake Hotels as Top Travel Loyalty Choice
A new Skift Research survey reveals that bank and credit card loyalty programs have surpassed hotel and airline schemes …
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Skift
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US Hotel RevPAR Climbs 1.7% in 20th Week of Gains
The U.S. hotel industry recorded its 20th consecutive week of year-over-year growth, driven by a 1.7% rise in RevPAR des…
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Constellation Taps Ex-Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs
Constellation Hotels has appointed former Six Senses CEO Neil Jacobs to lead its newly established luxury hospitality ma…
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Hotel Business
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IHG Opens Flagship Crowne Plaza in Times Square
IHG Hotels & Resorts has debuted the 685-room Crowne Plaza Manhattan Times Square as its new Americas flagship property.…
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eHotelier
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BRICS Summit Drives Delhi Hotel Rates Up Over 300%
Surging demand for the upcoming BRICS Summit in Delhi has caused local room rates to jump by up to 325% amid tightening …
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Skift
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Hotels Expand Wellness Beyond Spas to Meet Millennial Demand
Hospitality brands are shifting from isolated spa retreats toward hybrid models that embed fitness, nutrition, and socia…
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eHotelier
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Mews Debuts POS in North America as Borgata Begins $107M Overhaul
Mews has launched its integrated POS system across the U.S. and Canada, while Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic Cit…
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Hotel Dive
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Lighthouse Unveils Ernest Crews for Fast Hotel AI Deployment
Lighthouse has launched Ernest Crews, dedicated specialist teams that embed directly with hotel companies to integrate i…
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