Tag: hospitality

August 11, 2020

IAC (NASDAQ: IAC) today announced its accumulation of a 12% interest in global hospitality and entertainment company MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) for an aggregate of approximately $1 billion. “With the separation of Match Group from IAC, and ‘new’ IAC […]

August 11, 2020

Hospitality marketing teams have a tough job to do these days. Pivot, pivot – and pivot again. As we all know, the familiar world around us has become quite unfamiliar, and, the predictable – unpredictable. With so many situations up […]

August 11, 2020

A passion for eating permeates Istanbul, a city that famously straddles Europe and Asia, one whose cuisine has long been known for its variety and quality. In addition to the traditional purveyors of impeccable grilled fish and meats, intoxicating street […]

August 10, 2020

WASHINGTON – U.S. Travel Association Executive Vice President of Public Affairs and Policy Tori Emerson Barnes issued the following statement on reports that congressional and administration leaders are suspending negotiations on the next phase of pandemic-related legislative relief: “It is […]

August 10, 2020

Among the many delicious scenes from the movie “Goodfellas” is one where the characters of Ray Liotta and Joe Pesci burn down a restaurant because its credit has run out, putting an end to their graft. “And then finally, when […]

August 10, 2020

Consumer spending continues to be affected by the coronavirus, and many Americans have canceled or postponed upcoming travel plans. Major airlines have incurred the brunt of the impact, with many receiving bailouts from the government. But one thing that could […]

August 7, 2020

The electronic quarantine tag recently introduced in Singapore has the potential to rattle the number of international departures from the country, which reached 16.8 million in 2019, as it is yet another aspect that will elevate consumer angst and postpone […]

August 7, 2020

If great technology can act as a catalyst to the success of a business, it should come as no surprise that mediocre technology can have a detrimental impact on your overall technology strategy. This critical balance is aptly realized across […]

August 6, 2020

ROCKVILLE, Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), announced today the launch of their first-ever podcast series, “Travel Inspired With Cambria Hotels.” The original series, hosted by Janis Cannon, senior vice president, upscale brands, […]

August 6, 2020

2020 has not gone according to plan for Airbnb. The tech company came into the year preparing for a highly anticipated IPO, but then the coronavirus pandemic changed everything. As the pandemic devastated the global travel industry, Airbnb laid off […]