As Donald Trump starts his second term as
president, the hotel industry prepares for a
time of “challenges and opportunity.”
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20 | Hotels prepare for presidential
transition
Incoming Trump administration offers
‘challenges and opportunities’ for
hotel industry
5 | Oyo finalizes G6 deal, replaces CEO,
eyes expansion
Sinha is the new CEO, while Burnett remains
chief development ofÏcer
6 | Federal Court halts Corporate
Transparency Act
Opponents of the act say the government is
likely to seek a stay of the injunction
7 | FTC finalizes rule for hotel ‘junk fees’
The rule takes effect 120 days after its Federal
Register publication
8 | Report: Global tourism on track for
full year-end recovery
UN agency forecasts a ‘full recovery’ by year-
end despite economic, geopolitical
and climate challenges
SiteMinder: International travelers boost
U.S. Christmas bookings
The top five markets driving this growth are
Canada, Germany, the UK, France and Italy
9 | Report: Hospitality sector to add
822,700 jobs by 2033
Accommodation employment is expected to
increase by 124,700 jobs
10 | Wahrlich named BWH Hotels board
chairman
Viral Patel and Rajesh Patel elected
vice-chairman and secretary-treasurer
respectively
15 | A year of change
Trump’s re-election and Choice’s bid to buy
Wyndham among the year’s top stories
18 | The buzz in the Beehive State
Peachtree Group’s recently acquired AC Hotel
Park City in Utah gives ‘small-town lodge’ vibe
26 | Health away from home
Health-conscious dining moves from
niche to mainstream
30 | Gujarati translation of top stories
begins
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AAHOA’s Blake, Neal Patel named top
lobbyists by The Hill
The list recognizes individuals who have
advanced their industry's interests
11 | Survey: ‘Technology is important, but
so is the human touch’
The study highlights areas where travelers
prefer human interaction
12 | Peachtree crosses $1 billion mark in
CPACE financing
The company's CPACE financing is driven by
hospitality, comprising 45 percent
of the portfolio
14 | Whitepaper: Indian mid-segment
hotels competitive with international
peers
Homegrown mid-market brands grow faster
in smaller cities where international
brands struggle
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