February 2022

ORLANDO—Westgate Resorts announced the launch of its first-ever loyalty program, the World of Westgate. The World of Westgate program offers benefits to both timeshare owners and

LAS VEGAS—MGM Resorts International and IAC announced that they will each purchase 4.5 million shares of MGM Resorts’ common stock from Corvex Management LP at $45 per shar

Joel Carver, who is founder and CEO of the hospitality-facing human capital organization The Carver Companies, is also co-author, with Mary Weber, of the book The People Effect, Fi

Hotel technology providers are on the cusp of helping the industry recover from the trials caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. By partnering with like-minded companies, releasing new

SARATOGA SPRINGS—DelMonte Hotel Group has acquired the Hampton Inn & Suites Saratoga Springs Downtown. Located near Broadway in downtown Saratoga, the hotel is surrounded by

LOS ANGELES—Officials of Island Hospitality Management announced that it has taken over management of the 170-suite Home2 Suites by Hilton Woodland Hills Los Angeles. “We conti

ORLANDO—Margaritaville announced its new hospitality affinity program, Margaritaville Perks. With no points, levels to reach, or waiting for qualification, Margaritaville Perks o

AHLA recently announced that Leslie Hale, president and CEO of RLJ Lodging Trust, will serve as 2022 vice chair of its Board of Directors. LODGING checked in with Hale to discuss t

MINNEAPOLIS—Radisson Hotel Group Americas announced the rollout of Medallia Zingle for its portfolio. The new partnership positions Radisson Hotel Group Americas to integrate Zin

MIAMI—Virgin Hotels has announced its historic expansion into the United Kingdom this spring with Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, followed by Virgin Hotels Glasgow. The portfolio contin