China confident to achieve full-year growth target: economic planner
BEIJING -- China is confident to maintain steady and healthy economic growth and achieve the full-year growth target, the country's top economic planner said Tuesday. The market sentiment has improved…
Travelers’ Biometric Embrace | By Ryan Propis
In less than two years, the United States, along with Canada and Mexico, will host the 2026 FIFA World Cup—the largest in history. This event kicks off a decade of…
Jobs Growth Highlights Need for H-2B Visa Expansion, Temporary Workers
WASHINGTON - U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman issued the following statement on the September jobs report: Today's job report points to growth in the travel industry workforce…
STR Weekly Insights: 22-28 September 2024
Countries/markets mentioned: United States: Alabama North, Chicago, Columbus, Indiana North, Louisiana South, Louisville, Michigan South, New York City, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Syracuse Global: Germany (Berlin, Munich), Australia (Adelaide, Sydney) Highlights…
Agilysys guestsense.ai Powering Agilysys Spa Wins Top Productivity Technology Award at G2E 2024 and Will Be Featured in “The Lab”
Gaming and Technology Gold Award 2025 for Best Productivity-Enhancing Technology signals rising importance of revenue management for casino and gaming properties Senior VP Frank Pitsikalis highlights guestsense.ai revenue management advantages…
Marriott International Secures Legal Victory Against Fraudulent Robocall Operators
In a significant legal victory, Marriott International, Inc. (Marriott) has successfully concluded a lawsuit in federal court in Virginia against perpetrators responsible for tens of millions of illegal and fraudulent…
The db Group and Hard Rock International Announce Hard Rock Hotel Malta as Part of New Development Project
The Malta-based db Group and Hard Rock International yesterday broke ground and laid the foundation stone for the Hard Rock Hotel Malta along with a mixed-use development including Ora Residences…
January 2025 Opening of Albert Hotel in Fredericksburg, Texas
In the rolling hills of Central Texas, where German heritage meets Texan hospitality, a new cornerstone of luxury is set to open its doors in the charming town of Fredericksburg.…
Three Waters Resort & Marina, a Tribute Portfolio Resort, Opens as Islamorada, Florida’s Newest Resort
The Islamorada Resort Collection announced the opening of Three Waters Resort & Marina, a Tribute Portfolio Resort. Joining the Collection's existing properties, Amara Cay Resort and La Siesta Resort &…
Hyatt Select Service Pipeline in the Americas Grows by More than 25% Over the Past Three Years Including Over 4,000 Pipeline Hyatt Studios Rooms
CHICAGO - Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced significant growth in its select service pipeline, with a ~25% increase in the Americas over the past three years. As of June…