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Saturday, Sep 12Labor Policy ·Department of Homeland Security proposed eliminating the 60-day H-1B grace period, forcing laid-off foreign workers to depart immediately.
👁Cross-Border Travel ·Canadian travelers pushed U.S. visits up 8.8% year-over-year in August, marking a fifth straight month of gains despite trailing 2024 levels by 22%.
↑Executive Leadership ·Hilton lost Global Chief Marketing Officer Mark Weinstein after 16 years, leaving leadership vacant across 28 hotel brands.
👁India Expansion ·Lalchand partnered with Radisson to develop two hotels totaling 220 keys across Bhubaneswar and Kataka.
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Trump Administration Proposes Ending 60-Day H-1B Grace Period
A proposed DHS rule eliminates the departure buffer for laid-off foreign workers, affecting H-1B, L-1, and E-2 visa categories.
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HVAC Controls Cost Hotels Millions as Power Rates Spike
Static thermostat schedules and unoccupied rooms drain billions as electricity rates and peak demand charges climb nationwide.
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Hilton Global CMO Mark Weinstein Steps Down After 16 Years
Global CMO and luxury head Mark Weinstein departs Hilton Worldwide Holdings to take an executive role outside the travel industry.
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India Foreign Tourism Stalls Below 9 Million Arrivals
High flight costs, overseas conflicts, and marketing shortfalls hold India's inbound tourism below pre-pandemic levels.
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Marriott Launches India Training Initiative for 500 Youth
Marriott International partners with THSC and The Job Plus to train 500 youth from vulnerable communities for hotel careers.
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AHLA Survey: 70% of Americans Prioritize Summer Travel
American Hotel & Lodging Association data reveals durable summer demand as cost-conscious travelers adapt their trip habits.
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Trump Proposes Ending 60-Day H-1B Grace Period
A new Department of Homeland Security proposal seeks to eliminate the 60-day grace period for H-1B and other specialty v…
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Canadian Travel to U.S. Rises 8.8% Despite Trade Tensions
Canadian travel to the U.S. grew for a fifth consecutive month in August, rising 8.8% year-over-year despite ongoing tra…
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Hilton Global CMO Mark Weinstein Steps Down
Hilton's global chief marketing officer and head of luxury brands, Mark Weinstein, has stepped down after more than 16 y…
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Outdated HVAC Controls Cost Hotels Millions as Energy Rates Surge
Static thermostat schedules are eroding hotel profitability as rising electricity rates and grid strain drive up utility…
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Radisson and Lalchand Partner on Two Odisha Hotels
Lalchand is developing two new Radisson properties in Odisha, adding 220 keys across Bhubaneswar and Kataka to target co…
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