WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rosanna Maietta, president and chief executive officer of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), testified before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade to emphasize the role hotels play in the U.S. economy. Maietta urged action on policy issues that will shape the future of American travel and tourism—particularly …
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DALLAS, Texas—Fourteen percent of U.S. travelers now turn to familiar hotel brands as their starting point when researching accommodation, an almost threefold increase on last year’s figure (5 percent), according to SiteMinder’s Changing Traveler Report 2026. This marked the highest proportion of all countries surveyed and double the global average of 7 percent, which in turn …
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October U.S. Travel Agency Air Ticket Sales Climb to $8.6 Billion – Image Credit Unsplash October U.S. travel agency air ticket sales reached a record $8.6 billion despite economic volatility and a government shutdown. Today, Airlines Reporting Corp. (ARC) released data showing U.S.-based travel agency air ticket sales totaled $8.6 billion in October 2025 — …
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Rosanna Maietta, President and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) – Image Credit AHLA Maietta highlights the travel industry’s economic impact, workforce needs before U.S. House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Rosanna Maietta, President and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), today testified before the …
LONDON — A Florida man has been arrested after police discovered the body of a British woman who allegedly traveled to the U.S with the intention being killed, authorities said Monday. Dwain Hall, 53, from Ocala, was arrested on charges of first-degree murder and kidnapping after the victim’s remains were found in Marion County, the …
SAN DIEGO, California, and CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts—Cloudbeds and HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions) announced a partnership that makes HTS’ Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) feature available to independent hoteliers for the first time. This collaboration gives Cloudbeds’ global network of customers access to new revenue streams and delivers unprecedented flexibility to travelers. The partnership enables independent hoteliers …
BodyHoliday Algarve — Photo by Sunswept Resorts BodyHoliday Algarve — Photo by Sunswept Resorts BodyHoliday Algarve — Photo by Sunswept Resorts The BodyHoliday Algarve, opening in 2029, will redefine wellness travel as a five-star sanctuary set amid the untouched beauty of Portugal’s Eastern Algarve—just forty-five minutes from Faro International Airport. Discovered by Barnard during his …
SmartRyde, a Japanese company and one of the leading global players in pre-booked airport transfer services, is pleased to announce its strategic integration as a provider through Amadeus, a leading travel technology company. Through this collaboration, SmartRyde’s extensive network of airport transfer solutions will soon be available this month directly through Amadeus Transfers, enabling travel …
SAN DIEGO, California, and CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts—Cloudbeds and HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions) announced a partnership that makes HTS’ Cancel for Any Reason (CFAR) feature available to independent hoteliers for the first time. This collaboration gives Cloudbeds’ global network of customers access to new revenue streams and delivers unprecedented flexibility to travelers. The partnership enables independent hoteliers …
BodyHoliday Algarve — Photo by Sunswept Resorts BodyHoliday Algarve — Photo by Sunswept Resorts BodyHoliday Algarve — Photo by Sunswept Resorts The BodyHoliday Algarve, opening in 2029, will redefine wellness travel as a five-star sanctuary set amid the untouched beauty of Portugal’s Eastern Algarve—just forty-five minutes from Faro International Airport. Discovered by Barnard during his …