Hotel Management, a division of Questex, has announced its ninth annual 'Influential Women in Hospitality' list, honoring 25 leading women in the hotel industry. The honorees were selected for their strong leadership and dedication to excellence, representing major hospitality companies including Marriott International, Hilton, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Hyatt.

World of Hyatt is promoting sports-themed travel experiences through its Bonus Journeys offer running through April 15, 2026. Members can earn up to 28,000 bonus points for stays at participating hotels worldwide, with specific properties positioned near major sporting venues including tennis, basketball, baseball, horse racing, soccer, football, and motorsports events.

Questex's Vibe Conference, dedicated to the on-premise beverage industry, achieved record attendance and sponsor engagement at its 17-year-old event held in San Diego. The conference brought together major hospitality and beverage companies to discuss AI, customer loyalty, and beverage programming strategies, with 30% of attendees experiencing the event for the first time.

Questex's Vibe Conference announced winners of its annual awards recognizing excellence in the on-premise beverage industry. Patrick Henry received the Jim Flaherty Industry Legend Award, Nathan Grover won the Innovation Award, and multiple hospitality companies were recognized in Vista Awards categories. Supplier Awards honored beverage companies across beer, wine, spirits, and non-alcohol categories, with Red Bull North America winning Best Overall Supplier and Sazerac Company receiving the new Momentum Award.

LG Electronics USA received Leader-level recognition in the MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program for its hospitality TVs, digital signage displays, and commercial monitors. LG is the only commercial display manufacturer recognized in the program, earning top scores in guest health and responsible supply chain practices. Major hotel brands including Hilton, Marriott, and Hyatt use MindClick sustainability scores when evaluating products for new construction and renovation projects.

ALG Vacations has relaunched TravelAdvisorsGetYouThere.com, a platform enabling travelers to find local travel advisors by location and expertise. The refreshed site features travel tips from Carson Kressley, who returns as the company's Travel Advisor Champion for 2026. ALG Vacations, part of Hyatt, serves 2.6 million passengers annually across five vacation brands.

Hyatt Hotels reported Q4 FY25 results with adjusted EPS of $1.33 beating consensus of $0.45, though sales of $1.789 billion marginally missed Street expectations of $1.802 billion. Adjusted EBITDA rose 14.6% Y/Y to $292 million, and the company achieved highest RevPAR growth among luxury segments with 4.0% Y/Y increase. For 2026, Hyatt projects RevPAR growth of 1-3% and net rooms growth of 6-7%, with adjusted EBITDA guidance of $1.155-$1.205 billion. Stock declined 1.23% following the announcement.

Carson Kressley has been named Travel Advisor Champion for 2026 by ALG Vacations to promote the benefits of using travel advisors for vacation planning. Throughout 2026, Kressley will share travel tips and inspiration via social media while highlighting how travel advisors can deliver personalized, stress-free travel experiences. The partnership aims to encourage consumers to work with travel professionals through the TravelAdvisorsGetYouThere.com platform.

Hotel Equities announces significant expansion in the Caribbean and Latin America region under new regional president Juan Corvinos, growing its portfolio to five operational hotels and twelve projects in development across major destinations. The company has strengthened its regional infrastructure with key leadership appointments and recently opened Donoma Las Terrenas Beach Resort in the Dominican Republic, with additional openings planned for 2026.

Wandering Buffalo Hotel and Lodge, a newly redesigned 38-room boutique hotel, has opened on East Main Street in downtown Bozeman, Montana. The property features modern amenities, locally sourced offerings, and serves as a basecamp for outdoor adventures and local exploration. The hotel is affiliated with World of Hyatt's Mr. & Mrs. Smith collection and the Stash Hotel Rewards program.

Hyatt Vacation Club promotes early spring break travel planning, highlighting resorts across North America and the Caribbean with spacious accommodations, unique experiences, and a limited-time bonus points offer for World of Hyatt members.

Questex's International Hospitality Investment Forum EMEA (IHIF EMEA) announced its 2026 conference in Berlin, focusing on redefining investment returns and value in the hospitality sector, expecting over 2,500 delegates and 700 investors.