by Traveler | Jul 7, 2025 | Hotel Industry
WASHINGTON—The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) issued the following statement from President and Chief Executive Officer Rosanna Maietta on the inclusion of key tax provisions in the U.S. House and Senate-passed Budget Reconciliation package that are...
by Traveler | Jul 7, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Independent hotel management company La Vie Hotels and Resorts has welcomed experienced hospitality figure Amanda Cottome to lead its operations in the Pacific region. Effective July 7, 2025, Cottome commences the role of Director of Operations – Pacific at La Vie...
by Traveler | Jul 7, 2025 | Tourism
France proudly welcomed a staggering 100 million international tourists in 2024, reaffirming its position as the world’s top tourist destination, as government figures indicate. However, a closer examination reveals a worrying pattern: despite the high volume of...
by Traveler | Jul 7, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Marriott International is set to bring its AC Hotels brand to Queensland for the first time following an extensive renovation of a Gold Coast hotel. Vibe Gold Coast, which was recently acquired by KS Hotels and Resorts, is set to undergo a full renovation, commencing...
by Traveler | Jul 7, 2025 | Hotel Industry
Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour has appointed experienced hotelier Sam Panetta as General Manager, taking the reins from Greg Brady who recently retired.  With more than 30 years in the hospitality industry under his belt – 20 of which have been spent in luxury...