2026 hotel headlines sound confident. The numbers don’t. I talk with Bruce Ford (SVP, Lodging Econometrics) about World Cup-year demand, softer international travel, and the conversion-brand surge. We keep it practical: 2026 World Cup: 48 teams across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada International plane arrivals down about 6% Canadian trips to the U.S. down about…
Hospitality leaders from across the country came together in New Orleans for the Black General Manager Summit — and it felt like a family reunion with a mission. In this episode of No Vacancy News, Glenn Haussman talks with Donte Johnson, creator of the Black GM Summit, about why representation, networking, and mentorship are key…
The buzz around #TheWhiteLotus isn’t just dominating watercooler conversations and making the HBO franchise a cultural phenomenon — it’s moving the needle for hotels. We’re getting the scoop on #NoVacancyNews and how appointment television – a rarity these days – is keeping HBO at the forefront of your guests’ minds. Lorraine Ou shares how the…
🎙️ I’m in Las Vegas with Cliff Atkinson, President of Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, where we talk about the city’s unmatched event scene, how Virgin Hotels connects with Las Vegas culture, and the endless energy of the Entertainment Capital of the World. 📌 In This Episode: 🤠 NFR Rodeo Magic: Virgin Hotels’ proximity to the…
Lloyd Mathiesen, chairman of the Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk Indians, joins to talk about the opening of the Chicken Ranch Casino Resort. Earlier this year, Chairman Mathiesen spearheaded the efforts in the Chicken Ranch Rancheria v. California lawsuit, which resulted in the Department of the Interior approving secretarial procedures for the Chicken Ranch Rancheria…
Miami, FL – October 16th, 2024 – Hapi, the leading provider of hospitality data and connectivity solutions, announces the appointment of Jeff Bzdawka as company President. Bzdawka brings over 30 years of hospitality experience to Hapi, with a proven track record of building customer and colleague-focused solutions, scaling teams, and driving growth. “I am thrilled…
Tonight we welcome Harry Javer and Liz Wolff, the masterminds behind the amazing Lodging Conference!
Up-and-coming market consistently leads in meeting event growth in 2024, while Philadelphia led in the top 25 markets
WASHINGTON (July 19, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey released the following statement today after the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) withdrew its appeal of a federal court ruling blocking its joint-employer final rule. That rule would have made it easier for the NLRB to declare joint-employment status…
WASHINGTON (July 19, 2024) – American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) Interim President & CEO Kevin Carey issued the following statement today after the introduction of a New York City Council bill that would force hotels to abide by arbitrary operational mandates in order to stay in business. “This abrupt and destructive bill would permanently…
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