HSMAI is setting the stage for industry recovery through the newly developed HSMAI Road to Recovery 2020 fall education plan.
Accor-IHG merger rumors hints at imminent consolidation
Many reasons for a merger between the two companies make the prospect plausible, especially during the current COVID-19 induced economic downturn, during which both companies have experienced significant losses.
Frequent travelers cite priorities for hotel stays
Face coverings, request-only housekeeping & tech top the list.
AHLA named as an association that will save the world
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) was named to a national list of “100 Associations That Will Save the World” in recognition of our association’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tourism needs to be safe, equitable and climate-friendly
As part of the wider UN response to COVID-19, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres released a thematic brief on the impact the pandemic has had on tourism.
New travel, new travelers: who are the new guests?
People may not be traveling internationally these days, and they may not be traveling for business, but they are traveling to take a break.
U.S. hotel P&L turned positive in July
U.S. hotel gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) reached positive territory for the first time since February, according to STR‘s latest monthly P&L data release.
Middle East and Africa hotel performance for July 2020
Hotels in both the Middle East and Africa showed improved but low performance, according to July 2020 data from STR.U.S. dollar constant currency, July 2020 vs. July 2019
Central/South America hotel performance for July 2020
The Central/South America hotel industry reported slight improvement month over month, but low overall performance, according to July 2020 data from STR.
Asia Pacific hotel performance for July 2020
The Asia Pacific hotel industry reported continued improved performance from previous months but at overall low levels during July 2020.











