AHLA Foundation Partners With ICHRIE and ACPHA
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The AHLA Foundation announced partnerships with the International Council on Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Education (ICHRIE) and the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA), designed to strengthen...
Last Year UK Tourism Attracted More International Visitors
In 2024, the United Kingdom pretty much cemented its status as a top global spot for tourists, drawing in roughly 42.6 million international visitors, according to the International Passenger Survey (IPS) latest numbers. The Office for National Statistics (ONS)...
EPCOT’s Flagship Foodie Festival is Disney World’s Weakest Annual Event.
Walt Disney World’s flagship foodie festival is now underway. The 2025 EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival is the year’s marquee event, running through November 22nd for a total of 87 days. This review covers our impressions of the longest-running...
Aligning Brand, Market, and Ownership Goals
Hotel franchising is one of the most popular pathways to hotel ownership in the United States, with most hotels operating under a franchise flag. The appeal is clear: brand recognition, centralized reservation systems, marketing muscle, and operational...
Antalya’s Tourism Relies on Russian and UK Visitors
Antalya, a top spot on Turkey's coast, saw about 11.7 million tourists in the first 8 months of 2025. The data comes from the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism covering both Antalya Airport and Gazipaşa-Alanya Airport. It's just a tad under the...
September Celebration at Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind in EPCOT!
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind normally features a 6-song playlist with songs synced to the roller coaster at random, but there’s one day in September featuring an all-day marathon of the same track on repeat. This shares the date & details about...
Pakyong Airport’s restoration key to Sikkim’s aviation and tourism growth, says Minister – Tourism Breaking News
Tshering Bhutia, Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation & Industries, Sikkim, highlighted the need for policies that attract investment, simplify business and improve air connectivity in the Northeast. Urging speedy resolution of issues delaying Pakyong...
HEI Adds Hyatt Regency Greenwich to Its Portfolio — LODGING
NORWALK, Connecticut—HEI Hotels & Resorts announced the addition of the Hyatt Regency Greenwich in Greenwich, Connecticut, to its portfolio of over 100 hotels. The hotel recently completed a $40 million renovation led by ownership group Trinity Investments,...
Spain Reported Slower Tourist Spending Growth
A recent BBVA Research report analyzing tourist flows indicates a deceleration in card spending across Spain during the second quarter of 2025. Tourist spending, including both domestic and international visitors, saw an increase of 5.7% compared to the same...








