Delaware North U.K. Expands Culinary Talent Programme with Newham College Partnership

(IN SHORT) Delaware North U.K. has expanded its College Partnership Programme by teaming up with Newham College in London to offer culinary students practical experience in hospitality and foodservice. The programme, launched at London Stadium, provides students with a unique opportunity to gain hands-on skills from industry professionals. Delaware North U.K. aims to nurture future… Read the full press release

Hyatt Expands All-Inclusive Portfolio with $2.6 Billion Acquisition of Playa Hotels & Resorts

(IN SHORT) Hyatt Hotels Corporation has entered into a $2.6 billion agreement to acquire Playa Hotels & Resorts, a leading operator of all-inclusive resorts in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and Jamaica. This acquisition, which includes approximately $900 million in debt, strengthens Hyatt’s position in the all-inclusive resort market, expanding its Hyatt Ziva and Hyatt Zilara… Read the full press release

Breeze Airways Expands Service from Charleston with New Routes to Albany, Rochester, and Burlington

(IN SHORT) Breeze Airways is expanding its service from Charleston International Airport with three new routes to Albany, New York, Rochester, New York, and Burlington, Vermont. The announcement comes after Breeze’s first profitable quarter and highlights the growing demand for affordable, nonstop flights from Charleston. These new routes are expected to boost the region’s hospitality… Read the full press release

AH&LA and NAESV to address sexual violence in the hospitality industry and offer tips to combat this issue

Washington, D.C., 2016-Dec-14 — /Travel PR News/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and the National Alliance to End Sexual Violence (NAESV) today ( December 9, 2016) announced a new partnership to continue the hotel industry’s long-standing efforts to raise awareness of sexual violence and provide hotel operators with new training tools and… Read the full press release

American Hotel & Lodging Association President/CEO Katherine Lugar issued statement in response to the federal government shutdown

Washington, DC, USA, 2013-10-03 — /travelprnews.com/ — American Hotel & Lodging Association President/CEO Katherine Lugar today issued the following statement in response to the federal government shutdown: On behalf of hoteliers throughout the country, we implore the President and Congress to work together and reach an agreement to reopen the government without delay. The shutdown will disrupt… Read the full press release

Joie de Vivre Hospitality founder Chip Conley joined Airbnb as Head of Global Hospitality

Kicks off Global Hospitality Campaign to Educate and Empower Host Community San Francisco, Calif., 2013-09-30 — /travelprnews.com/ — Airbnb, the community marketplace to list, discover and book unique accommodations around the world, today announced that Chip Conley, founder of the award-winning, boutique hotel company, Joie de Vivre Hospitality, has joined the company as the Head of Global… Read the full press release

AH&LA APPLAUDS INTRODUCTION OF IMMIGRATION LEGISLATION

2013-04-17 — /travelprnews.com/ — The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) applauds the introduction of the Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act and commends the bipartisan “Gang of Eight” senators for their efforts to fix the U.S. immigration system so that it serves our economy. AH&LA supports the inclusion of a temporary worker program… Read the full press release