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With less than 2 months left until Feb. 28, 2025, when all American Airlines Loyalty Points balances reset, the race to earn AAdvantage elite status in creative ways is alive and well.Loyalty Points are the sole metric used in qualifying for American status. From credit card spending to buying flowers through the AAdvantage Shopping Portal, numerous creative ways exist to earn Loyalty Points. People might say: “A mile earned, a Loyalty Point earned.” But there are plenty of exceptions to that rule.Just as important as knowing what earns Loyalty Points is familiarizing yourself with what won’t earn Loyalty Points. After…

Creating Group Hotel Booking Proposals: Best Practices and Free Checklist – By Heather Apse – Image Credit Unsplash+    When it comes to securing group bookings for your hotel, a well-crafted proposal can make all the difference. A polished, clear, and enticing proposal not only communicates your value but also sets the stage for a seamless event management experience. Here are some best practices to help you and your sales team create a winning group booking proposal that stands out: 1. Personalize the Proposal Generic proposals won’t capture the unique needs of your potential clients. Personalize your proposal by: Addressing…

Radisson Blu Mall of America Hotel    Choice Hotels International has launched new visual identities for the Radisson Hotels Americas brands, including Radisson, Radisson Blu, and Radisson Individuals, which it acquired in 2022. The new identities are part of Choice Hotels’ strategy to refresh the upscale and upper upscale hotel segments. The new logos represent a new phase of brand advancements under Choice Hotels. They will be implemented at hotels across the Americas throughout the year, following the repositioning of Radisson brands in 2024 to cater to more upscale guests and investors and to increase revenue for owners. Indy Adenaw, Senior…

Keisha Smith – Image Credit Four Seasons Hotels    Four Seasons has appointed Keisha Smith as its new Executive Vice President and Chief People and Culture Officer. Smith will officially assume her new role on January 6, 2025, operating from the corporate office in Miami. She will be a part of the Executive Leadership Team and report directly to Four Seasons President and CEO Alejandro Reynal. Smith brings with her a wealth of experience from a dynamic career. Her focus on fostering a successful, culture-driven environment makes her an ideal fit for the Four Seasons leadership team. She will primarily focus…

Now Accepting Nominations for the 2025 Young Leader Award at Questex’s IHIF EMEA – Image Credit ISHC    The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) is now accepting nominations for the Young Leader Award to be presented at Questex’s International Hospitality Investment Forum Europe, Middle East, and Asia (IHIF EMEA) in Berlin, Germany 31 March – 2 April 2025. The Young Leader Award was established by ISHC and IHIF EMEA in 2009 to recognize and celebrate the excellence of young emerging leaders in the hospitality industry. Candidates must meet the following criteria: – Thirty-five years of age or younger, born on or after…

It’s well known that Marriott’s W Hotels brand has been rolling out sleek new transformations worldwide and opening hotels in must-visit cities. These openings include a significant refresh of the W Union Square in New York City and the recent opening of the W Las Vegas (formerly Accor’s Delano). Now Marriott is welcoming guests to the latest outpost of the luxury brand: W Sao Paulo in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Set in a skyscraper near the Pinheiros River in Sao Paulo’s southern business district, the new hotel consists of 179 rooms and suites, dining outlets, relaxation opportunities and plenty of fun.…

Cloud Predictions 2025: Tightened GenAI Access and Agentic AI Upskilling in the Spotlight – Image Credit Unsplash    Data loss concerns are expected to restrict GenAI usage among developers in 2025, according to GlobalData. Agentic AI and OSS technologies are predicted to drive innovation and upskilling opportunities in the IT sector. According to predictions from GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, the hotel and travel industry, along with other sectors, could see a significant shift in developer practices by 2025 due to data loss concerns. The anticipated restriction on generative AI (GenAI) usage may impact application creation and reformatting…

US Hotel Industry Sees Growth Amid Political and Environmental Factors in November 2024 – Image Credit Unsplash    The US hotel industry saw an increase in revenue per available room (RevPAR) by 2.5% in November 2024, influenced by factors like the presidential election, hurricane recovery efforts, and an extra weekend. Hurricane recovery efforts significantly impacted the lower chain scales, and the Luxury segment led growth with an increase of 5.3% in RevPAR. The US hotel industry experienced an unusual November in 2024, with significant influencing factors such as the presidential election, a year-over-year Thanksgiving calendar shift, ongoing hurricane recovery efforts,…

So, you think you want to take a cruise?First, let me say that you’ll likely love it. I’ve been cruising for nearly 30 years, on just about every line out there, and I can tell you it’s a wonderful way to travel.It’s not for everyone, of course. Plenty of people have tried it once or twice and aren’t fans. The world is also filled with “never cruisers” — people who, for various reasons, wouldn’t even think of getting on a ship for a vacation.But as survey after survey has shown, most people who try a cruise for the first time…

Opening your first credit card is generally straightforward. Your best options are student cards and secured cards. But when it comes time to pick out your next card, the choice can feel more challenging. Do you opt for a travel or dining card? Or, is a flexible option with several spending categories the way to go?Whenever I’m asked about the best credit cards for beginners, the Chase Freedom Flex® always comes to mind before virtually any other card. It was the second card that I opened, and it still holds a meaningful spot in my wallet to this day.If you’re…