Today’s Headlines: European short-term rental bookings rose in second quarter; Aethos Hotels announces new CEO; German Civil Service Association acquires Berlin hotel for €36 million; US government begins shutdown; Philippines’ massive earthquake follows in wake of typhoons and flooding

Today's headlines: How a US government shutdown could affect travel; Maryland considers ending housing foster children in hotels; UK hoteliers seek ways to add value; US consumer confidence falls again; Chinese manufacturing slows for sixth month

Today's headlines: World Cup markets in Canada see hotel demand soar; Entertainment complex planned near Las Vegas A's ballpark; 'Tell Me More' explores hotel recession fears; Tropical Storm Imelda's path shifts away from US; Worries rise over frothy credit market

Today's headlines: New tariffs aimed at furniture, big trucks and pharma; US economy grew more in spring than estimated; Hotel Heron honors history of Alexandria, Virginia; Chatham Lodging Trust refinances credit facility; Bots target brands in culture wars

Today's headlines: KSL Capital Partners buys Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa; Sunstone closes on $1.35 billion amended credit agreement; A less-than-thrilling summer for hotels near theme parks; White House warns of permanent firings if shutdown occurs; EU countries to begin scanning travelers' fingerprints

Today's headlines: OECD predicts tariffs to slow US economy in 2026; Las Vegas resorts offer discounts to boost tourism; Crestline CEO reflects on company's 25th anniversary; Spirit Airlines to furlough 1,800 flight attendants; Hong Kong bankers turn to luxury hotels during typhoon

Today’s Headlines: Mohegan Sun casino resort in Manhattan rejected; 'Super-complaint' launched against travel insurance industry; Teenager arrested on suspicion of 2023 MGM Resorts cyberattack; Knight Frank starts up Middle East, Africa advisory division; Yellow Tree snaps up Hoxton Southwark for estimated £150 million

Today’s Headlines: European airports suffer fourth day of cancellations due to cyberattack; Dallas airports experience disruption to 1,000 flights; US imposes H-1B visa charges; Edinburgh hotel tax remains on course for July 2026; US employees remain at home despite company directives

Today's headlines: Hilton union workers in Houston continue strike; Biggest San Francisco hotel project in years approved; Literary hotels provide twist for avid readers; UK consumer confidence dips; Tech, staffing issues linger at Newark Airport

Today's headlines: Federal Reserve cuts interest rate by 25 basis points; Virgin Hotels Chicago to become Sports Illustrated hotel; Austin officials, hoteliers plan workaround for convention center closure; Park Hotels recasts $2 billion in credit facilities; US weekly initial jobless claims drop by 33,000

Today's headlines: Bain Capital acquires Pullman Paris Montparnasse for roughly €300 million; Bifurcation of US economy continues; The vital role of housekeeping in hotel operations; US importers, exporters worry over port fees on Chinese ships; Consumers feel stress of inflation

Today's headlines: Seibu Prince acquires Ace Hotels brand; Fed weighs cutting rates ahead of meetings; Hoteliers stay proactive to reduce insurance risk; How China is handling trade war with US; UK jobless rate stays steady

Today's headlines: Scotch, bourbon producers advocate against tariffs; Sunstone investor calls on company to sell; Hotel revenue managers seek shift in expectations from owners; Several LuxUrban hotels unexpectedly shut down; China's economy underwhelms in August

Today's headlines: UK economy stagnant in July; US population expected to shrink by 2031; Demand, rates top concerns for hotel asset managers; Hotel performance declines in US; Dalata shareholders approve €1.4 billion takeover

Today's headlines: US inflation rises nearly 3%; Jobless claims in US highest in four years; Hotel management exec on dip in international inbound travelers; Las Vegas rolls out self-driving taxis; Ritz-Carlton reportedly to return to Houston

Today's headlines: US labor data adjusted down by 911,000 jobs; French workers strike amid government collapse; Guest data shows hotels need to improve dining, maintenance; KLM cancels 100 flights; Hotels feel pressure to implement more tech

Today's headlines: Supreme Court rules in favor of Trump administration's immigration operations; Foreign travelers spent less in US in July; Dolly Parton's Nashville hotel gets ready to perform; US workers grow more concerned about job market; Cheese attractions wheel in tourism opportunities for France

Today's headlines: Tube strikes in London disrupt city; Hotel group rebrands to represent expanded company; Hoteliers grapple with challenged hotel performance; Host offloads Washington Marriott in $128M deal; Travelers see opportunity in shoulder season

Today's headlines: Concerns mount about Las Vegas slump; US hiring continues to slow; AI strategy shifts for hoteliers; IKEA-linked ownership group plans to sell a UK Marriott portfolio; Visa changes add to US international demand headwinds

Today's headlines: New owners lined up for largest San Francisco hotels; US international travel demand depression could linger indefinitely; JLL exec believes transactions will trend up; Lisbon funicular derailment turns fatal; UK Travelodge opens 600th hotel