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There is nothing cheap about loyalty. I wrote those words years ago while evoking Ryan Bingham and his manic pilgrimage through miles and tiers, and I still believe them today. Because the true loyalty currency is not plastic or points. Loyalty is, instead, measured in attention, presence, memory, and the feeling of being recognized.

The AHLA Foundation today 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 opportunities for young people seeking professions in the industry. Building on the Foundation’s legacy of scholarship support for hospitality students, these strategic alliances represent an evolution of the Foundation’s talent pipeline mission—bridging the gap between higher education institutions and industry workforce needs.

According to UN Tourism, almost 690 million tourists travelled internationally between January and June 2025, about 33 million more than in the same period of 2024, though results were mixed among regions and subregions.

Founded in 1943, Brittain Resorts & Hotels (BRH) is the leading full-service hospitality management company in the southeastern United States. It is recognized for delivering exceptional guest experiences and operational excellence. With over 4,700 rooms, suites, and condos and more than 45 restaurants and bars under management, BRH brings deep expertise across all facets of hospitality, including operations, revenue management, sales, marketing, and HR.

With a visionary design by the young Berlin-based studio RHO, Design Hotels unveils its new headquarters in an evolving district of the German capital. The top-floor space features unique design pieces, floor-to-ceiling windows and a rooftop terrace with panoramic views of the city —all of which combines to create an inspiring, forward-looking, and light-filled space for the brand to call home.

CapitaLand Group Pte. Ltd. (“CapitaLand”), a Singapore-based real estate investment management and development company, has completed its first successful hospitality acquisition in South Korea with the purchase of THE CONNOISSEUR Residence in Yeouido, Seoul, for KRW73 billion. The 161-key property, which includes a fitness centre, a rooftop garden, and a private club, is located in the Yeouido District, a major financial and business hub in Seoul. It sits approximately 200 metres from the National Assembly Station on Seoul Subway Line 9, offering direct access to Gimpo International Airport and city landmarks such as the Seoul Botanic Garden. Originally developed by South Korea-based Kunyoung Co., Ltd., the asset was designed and operated by South Korea-based Trinity D&C Co., Ltd. (“Trinity D&C”). Prior to CapitaLand’s acquisition, over half of the units had been pre-sold to individual buyers. CapitaLand worked with Trinity D&C to consolidate and secure full ownership of all units th...

This article was written by Lodging Magazine. Click here to read the original article U.S. lodging demand increased at an average annual rate of just .7 percent in 2023 and…

Concerns about protests, civil unrest and political tensions in the United States are influencing the travel decisions of a growing number of individuals, particularly among international travelers and younger respondents, according to the latest Global Rescue Summer 2025 Traveler Safety and Sentiment Survey.