The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) today announced it will once again convene a series of high-value regional events in 2025, which will create networking and educational opportunities for hoteliers and hospitality industry participants in top markets across the U.S.
The Rise of Sober Travel: Top Destinations for a Dry January Detox
A new year often inspires a renewed focus on health and wellness, with many choosing to begin with a fresh, sober outlook. According to our annual Travel Predictions research, two thirds (67%)* of travelers are looking for new wellness activities they can mix into their daily lives to help them feel rejuvenated and relaxed while 40%** have revealed they want to kickstart healthy habits on vacation. With this in mind, why not start the year with a Dry January detox and opt to visit destinations that boast stunning natural surroundings and are positioned within more relaxed settings? To help, we have identified five sober-friendly destinations where travelers can unwind and enjoy a relaxing getaway, alcohol-free.
Hilton’s 2024 CEO Light & Warmth Awards Celebrate Team Member Achievements and Exceptional Stories of Hospitality
Sixteen team members and one hotel team from around the world receive the hospitality leader’s highest form of team member recognition for their commitment to hospitality and dedication to Hilton’s values.
Industry experts predict key hospitality trends for 2025
In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re unveiling the trends that some of the industry’s sharpest minds believe will transform hospitality in 2025.
12 Small Things That Make a Good Hotel Room Great
What makes a good hotel room? It’s a simple question but it doesn’t have a short answer. There are certain things we can take as a given: cleanliness, functionality, comfort. Without these basics, guests are never likely to be satisfied.
Vingcard Introduces the Vostio Operations Management Platform to Empower Hotel Workforce Management and Efficiency
Vingcard, an ASSA ABLOY company and provider of advanced technologies for the hospitality industry, has unveiled its latest innovation Vostio Operations Management, a cloud-based solution that is set to redefine how hotels manage their workforce and daily operations. With a comprehensive set of tools designed to streamline scheduling, task management, and staff coordination across all hotel departments, this advanced workforce management platform has evolved based on real-world insights and is specifically tailored to meet the needs of the hospitality industry.
Virtuoso® Names the Nine Must-Have Experiences that Should be on Every Luxury Traveller’s List for 2025
Virtuoso®, the leading global network specialising in luxury and experiential travel, is unveiling tomorrow’s epic experiences courtesy of its 2025 Luxe Report, an annual forecast highlighting how, where and why savvy travellers will be exploring in the year ahead. Renowned as a trusted trend predictor, Virtuoso tapped into its elite force of travel advisors from around the world to share their top recommendations for every jetsetter’s wish list.
The Return of a Landmark: Rosewood Amsterdam’s Palace of Justice Pays Homage to Dutch Excellence
Located in the heart of the UNESCO-listed Amsterdam Canal District, Rosewood Amsterdam is now accepting reservations for stays starting June 1st, 2025.
A Look Back at the Top Articles and Podcasts of 2024
We have crossed over into the new year, and 2024 is now a history lesson. But there is a lot we can learn from history. In 2024, I wrote 52 Shepard Letter articles and released 52 podcast episodes. Here are the five best from each category. Enjoy – and learn from these “history lessons.”
AI, Productivity, OTAs and New Business Models: 4 Key Trends Shaping the Future of Hospitality
How many articles that you’ve read recently begin with something like: hospitality is changing faster than ever. It’s a common intro because it’s a recurring theme (and because it’s one of ChatGPT’s favorite phrases) – but that doesn’t make it any less true.

