As the American people go to the polls to vote
this November, hotel industry associations
such as AAHOA and the American Hotel &
Lodging Association continue to advocate for
proposed legislation they say will benefit the
industry.
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20 | Joining the campaign
Associations push advocacy in light of
presidential election
5 | ‘Protect NYC Tourism Coalition’
marches against hotel bill
Industry associations say the legislation will
harm New York’s hotel
and tourism industry
6 | Blackstone, AAHOA buy majority
stake in M3
The deal is AAHOA’s first large strategic
investment and the association expects
to give members greater access to
technology
8 | IHG revenue rises amid U.S. market
recovery
The company's U.S. RevPAR turned positive
from April, increasing 2.5 percent in Q2
9 | Hilton’s net income, RevPAR and
pipeline rise in Q2
Second-quarter occupancy in the U.S. rose
to 76.8 percent, ADR to $172.36, and
RevPAR to $132.33
10 | CBRE cuts RevPAR growth forecast to
1.2 percent for 2024
The research group remains optimistic that
RevPAR will hit a record $100.54 this year
STR, TE project positive growth for U.S.
hotels in 2024-25
The 2025 occupancy growth projection was
increased by 0.2 percentage points
11 | Resolute Road, Choice host
investment forum in Dallas
About 100 hospitality executives discussed
the future of the extended-stay market
16 | Hihotels focuses on communication
Its advisory council targets network growth
via stronger partnerships
18 | Luxury in the Twin Cities
Hawkeye’s Cambria in Minneapolis finishing
second year in style
26 | Everything and the kitchen sink
FF&E selection impacts guest satisfaction,
reputation and success
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12 | Sonesta launches rebate program,
signs new franchisees
The company will credit the incentive
quarterly on franchise fee statements
14 | Shatterproof to recognize STR’s Hite
at ALIS
She will receive the award at the Hospitality
Heroes Reception on Jan. 29
15 | U.S.-India sign pact to boost MSMEs
in global market
AAHOA praised the agreement for its role in
supporting small businesses,
including hotels
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