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  • January 2, 2026

    AAHOA Applauds One-Year Delay of Tariff Increases on Furniture and Cabinetry

    ATLANTA, GA, January 2, 2026 — AAHOA welcomes President Donald Trump’s decision to delay the scheduled increase in tariffs on upholstered furniture, kitchen cabinets, and bathroom vanities for…

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  • December 19, 2025

    Sheraton Charlotte Hotel Unveils $12 Million Renovation, Elevating the Guest Experience with Modern Design and Thoughtful Functionality

    CHARLOTTE, NC – December 18, 2025.   The Sheraton Charlotte Hotel, part of Marriott International’s portfolio, proudly announces the completion of a transformative $12 million renovation encompassing…

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  • December 19, 2025

    Rosewood Hotel Group Accelerates Global Expansion with On-Track 2025 Openings; Entering New Sector with Its First-Ever Ski Resort

    Upcoming openings include hotels, resorts, and residences—spanning Greece, Italy, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States— underscoring the Group’s commitment to global, quality‑driven…

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  • December 19, 2025

    Azul Hospitality Group Announces the Official Opening of Hilton Arcadia Los Angeles

    Introducing contemporary guestrooms, refined dining, signature rooftop venue, and more than 17,000 sq. ft. of event space in the heart of Arcadia LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18,…

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  • December 18, 2025

    SONESTA GROWS NPA FRANCHISE PORTFOLIO WITH THE TRANSITION OF 45 HOTELS

    NEWTON, MA [December 18, 2025] – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the opening of 45 hotels expanding the portfolio of franchisee NPA, a private…

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  • December 18, 2025

    BWH® Hotels Announces Viral (Victor) Patel as Board Chairperson for 2026

    Phoenix, Arizona (December 15, 2025) – BWH Hotels announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Viral (Victor) Patel as Board Chairperson for 2026. With over…

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  • December 18, 2025

    Win a Texas Hotel or $2 Million Cash in New Worldwide Sweepstakes on Raffall.com

    Raffall.com is the sole official sponsor/platform of WinThisHotel.com Sweepstakes which will award a Texas Hotel or US $2,000,000 or a Fallback Prize, subject to Official…

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  • December 18, 2025

    AHLA Foundation Testifies to Congress on Transforming World Cup, Olympic Awareness Into Year-Round Human Trafficking Prevention  

    To date, more than 2.5 million anti-trafficking trainings have been conducted by the hotel industry  Washington, D.C. [December 17, 2025] — AHLA Foundation, the national charitable affiliate of the American Hotel & Lodging…

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  • December 17, 2025

    Marriott International Celebrates 100 Signings for City Express by Marriott in the U.S. and Canada

    Growth milestone reflects accelerating global demand for midscale hotels as the company expands City Express by Marriott across key markets in the region. BETHESDA, Md., Dec.…

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  • December 17, 2025

    The Resorts Companies, Inc. Acquires Keyholder Vacations

    Final Stage of Acquisition Comes Five Years After Initial Investment, Strengthens The Resorts Companies’ Leadership in Timeshare and Travel Services with Expanded Vacation Options for…

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  • December 16, 2025

    Hyatt Accelerates Essentials Portfolio Momentum With Planned Brand Growth in New Markets and New Leadership

    Hyatt celebrates success of newest brands with openings of Unscripted by Hyatt, Hyatt Select and Hyatt Studios hotels, including a new Hyatt Studios hotel in…

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  • December 16, 2025

     Israël Benyaïr Appointed General Manager of Baccarat Hotel New York 

    NEW YORK, NY – December 2025 –Israël Benyaïrhas been named General Manager of the Forbes Five Star AAA Five Diamond Baccarat Hotel New York. In this…

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  • December 15, 2025

    U.S. Travel on New Foreign Traveler Social Media Proposal

    WASHINGTON (December 15, 2025)—U.S. Travel Association issued a statement following the proposed changes to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) application: “We are deeply concerned…

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  • December 13, 2025

     Sonesta Opens Dry Creek Inn, MOD Collection by Sonesta in Healdsburg, CA

    NEWTON, MA [December 12, 2025] – Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) today announced the opening of Dry Creek Inn, MOD Collection by Sonesta. The 103-room…

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  • December 11, 2025

    Westgate Las Vegas Casino & Resort Takes Center Stage in Apple TV’s Hit Series Pluribus

    Verona and Imperial Sky Villas Featured Prominently as National Attention Builds Around Breakout Episode LAS VEGAS, NV (December 11, 2025) — Apple TV’s #1 hit Pluribus — the…

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  • December 11, 2025

    HSMAI Announces 2025 Top 25 Extraordinary Minds in Hospitality Sales, Marketing, Revenue Optimization, and Distribution

    McLean, VA (Dec. 11, 2025) – Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has announced its 2025 Top 25 Extraordinary Minds honorees. These leaders will be recognized in…

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  • December 10, 2025

    Ensemble’s Kristi Allen Appointed Chair of the California Hotel & Lodging Association

    LONG BEACH, Calif. (December 10, 2025) – Ensemble proudly announces that Kristi Allen, Executive Vice President of Hotels, has been appointed Chair of the California Hotel &…

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  • December 10, 2025

    AAA: Year-End Holiday Travel Expected to Set New Record   

    122.4 million Americans are projected to leave town over Christmas, New Year’s Week  WASHINGTON, DC (December 10, 2025) – AAA projects 122.4 million Americans will travel…

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