Hyatt, Marriott Announce Face-Coverings Requirement for Guests
CHICAGO & BETHESDA, Md. — Following medical-expert guidance to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, beginning Monday, July 27, two major hotel chains are making face coverings...
Fogo Island Inn Ranked Third in World’s Best Awards
TORONTO — Travel + Leisure has released the 2020 edition of its World’s Best Awards.
This year’s World’s Best Awards survey closed on March 2, before widespread stay-at-home...
Recent GBTA Survey Results Show Continued Changes in Travel Policy
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — As signs of recovery continue in the business-travel sector, travel-procurement professionals are prioritizing the health and safety of employees, according to a new poll...
Hilton Partners with The Suite to Help Senior Leaders Impacted by Layoffs
MCLEAN, Va. — Hilton is partnering with The Suite as part of its continued efforts to support Executive Alumni who were impacted by recent layoffs in response...
IHG Appoints Wayne Hoare as Chief Human Resources Officer
DENHAM, U.K. — InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has appointed Wayne Hoare as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO).
Hoare will join the business on September 14 and will become...
UNWTO and Sommet Education Offering Scholarships Through ‘Hospitality Challenge’
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has partnered with Sommet Education for an innovative Hospitality Challenge. The initiative will grant 30 scholarships for world-class education...
Expedia Group Launches Complimentary Education Resources
SEATTLE — Expedia has launched a new online learning platform called Expedia Group Academy as a migrating from the Expedia Group Academy LinkedIn group.
Expedia Group’s new complimentary...
Choice Hotels Reducing Workforce
ROCKVILLE, Md. — Choice Hotels International, Inc. has transitioned previously furloughed corporate roles in the U.S. to a reduction in workforce, effective July 1, as part of...
Castell Project Releases Black Representation in Hospitality Leadership Report
ATLANTA — Officials of Castell Project, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to accelerating the careers of women professionals in the hospitality industry, has released the Black Representation...
The Americas Striving for Stronger, Greener and More Innovative Future for Tourism
MADRID — Though kept apart physically, the 65th meeting of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) Regional Commission for the Americas saw the region’s 22 member states more...
