Ferraro’s Ristorante Las Vegas Announces Feb. 7 Taste & Learn

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Hospitality executives converged May 17-19 at the Scottsdale Resort in Scottsdale, Ariz., for the 2026 BITAC Owners spring event, where the Day 1 session focused on “The New Hotel Owner Playbook: What Actually Creates Value in 2026?” Moderating the session was Sondra Storm, principal of Embarcadero Hospitality Group, who brought a background …

In 2026, sustainability is now a baseline expectation. It mitigates the effects of climate change, particularly given travel’s well-documented environmental footprint. Beyond reputation, it also reduces operating expenses through energy optimization, recycling initiatives and food waste reduction efforts. There’s lots of reasons to engage with sustainability, yet at the end of t...

NORTH BETHESDA, Md. — Choice Hotels International Inc. recently announced that Patrick Pacious has stepped down as president and CEO. Dominic Dragisich, chief growth and strategy officer, has been appointed as interim CEO. Pacious will serve as an adviser to the company through Aug. 31 to support the transition, according to Choice Hotels. The company’s …

Two months ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a new report by American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) shows hotel bookings are tracking below industry expectations. “A range of factors have tempered early optimism, though forward indicators show there is still meaningful opportunity ahead,” Rosanna Maietta, president and CEO of AHLA, said in the …

MCLEAN, Va. — Chris Silcock, president of global brands and commercial services for Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., plans to retire in the first quarter of 2027, according to a company filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Hilton announced Silcock’s planned retirement May 5, along with several leadership updates that will take effect later in …