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San Francisco Hotel Workers Near End of 3-Month Strike

San Francisco Hotel workers approved a tentative agreement for a new contract with Hilton, ending a strike that has lasted three months.

AHLA and Cvent Announce Three-Year Partnership

Cvent and AHLA have embarked on a collaboration predicted to elevate AHLA's member engagement and boost its growing event capaicy.

Statement From New Orleans & Co.

Walt Leger III, President and CEO of New Orleans & Company has made a statement about New Years Day and offers city updates.

Now Booming: Boston’s Hotel Scene

Boston is welcoming a slate of new and newly renovated hotels to kickstart group business in 2025. Take a look.

Delta Boosts Spring and Summer Schedules

Delta will add new nonstop service between Washington DC and Seatlle in March, and bring back U.S. and Caribbean flights this summer.

Unbound Collection by Hyatt Brand Debuts in Southeast Asia

The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand debuts in Southeast Asia with the Keraton at the Plaza, connected to the Grand Hyatt Jakarta.

Hospitality. The Final Frontier.

Hilton and Voyager Space will bring unparalleled comfort to crew habitation spaces aboard their Starlab space station.

American Airlines Announces, Then Lifts, Ground Stop

American Airlines was grounded early on what is arguably the biggest travel day of the year, though was back in the air with minimal delays.

Turkish Airlines Earns Guinness World Records Title

Turkish Airlines has earned the Guinness World Records title for "Most Countries Flown to by an Airline," highlighting its global reach.

FTC Rule Mandates Upfront Disclosure of Hotel Add-On Fees

Hidden fees that significantly increase the cost of a hotel stay could soon disappear, thanks to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Every traveler from the US to the UK will need an Electronic Travel Authorization starting January 8, 2025.

New UK Travel Requirements Kick in

All travelers from the US to and through the UK must register for Electronic Travel Authorization starting January 8.

Webinar: Key Takeaways from IRF’s 2024 Incentive Travel Index

A recent webinar moderated by IRF president Stephanie Harris discussed key points in the Incentive Travel Index released in October.

A Push for Hurricane Relief Funding

States affected by Hurricane Helene are still waiting for Congress to deliver key disaster-relief funding, the U.S. Travel Association says.

New Orleans #3 in U.S. for Conventions

In a 2024 study of top convention destinations, New Orleans ranked third overall, besting cities like Chicago, Las Vegas and Atlanta.