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.

Salesforce's AI-powered Agentforce platform is transforming the CRM industry with an $800 million annual revenue run rate and 169% year-over-year growth. The company's integrated approach combining Agentforce, Data 360, and enterprise data management is driving strong customer adoption, with over 75% of top deals including AI components. With $72 billion in contracted backlog and real-world deployments showing significant business impact, Salesforce is well-positioned to lead the AI-driven CRM transformation.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.43 per share, payable March 30, 2026, representing a 5% increase from the previous $0.41 per share dividend paid in 2025. The world's largest hotel franchising company operates over 8,300 hotels across approximately 100 countries.

Iona University announced a new four-week summer program called 'Education in Real Life' launching in May 2026, designed to prepare students for AI-transformed workplaces. The program will engage 20 first- and second-year students with three industries—energy, construction, and hospitality—through coursework, industry leader conversations, and site visits. Students will receive a $1,000 stipend and three free credits.

LuxUrban Hotels faced significant operational challenges in New York City between 2023-2025, including payroll delays and complex emergency shelter operations. Despite media narratives, the company ultimately paid worker wages and penalties, but struggled under broader industry pressures and financial complexities.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per share, payable on December 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 15, 2025.

A securities litigation firm is investigating Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for alleged false statements and misleading representations that impacted LuxUrban Hotels' stock price and business operations, focusing on a collapsed franchise partnership and unreleased Letter of Credit.

Hotel Management recognized 28 outstanding hotel general managers from various brands for their leadership and achievements in the hospitality industry, highlighting their creativity and resilience in 2025.

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.

LuxUrban Hotels, a $300 million startup, collapsed after providing migrant housing in New York City, facing bureaucratic challenges and unpaid city reimbursements. The company paid workers 115% of wages while awaiting city payments, leading to a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing and potential legal recovery efforts.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced a quarterly cash dividend of $0.41 per share, payable on September 30, 2025, to shareholders of record as of September 15, 2025.

The 47th annual NYU International Hospitality Investment Forum brought together top industry executives to discuss the latest trends, economic influences, and projections in the global hospitality industry. The event featured keynote addresses, panel discussions, and networking opportunities, highlighting the industry's focus on engagement, innovation, and value creation.