The new logo features a brighter, modern graphic design that, while retaining the 33-year-old original’s colors and outline, symbolizes a brand makeover that includes a new interior décor package for newly constructed hotels and enhanced amenities and services systemwide.

Best Western International, Denihan Hospitality Group, USA Today, and Westmont Hospitality Group have each donated $2,500 to the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation (AH&LEF) 2008 Annual Giving Campaign, supporting key research and workforce development initiatives for the hospitality industry.

In his new role of editorial director, Heney will be responsible for providing content to the HotelWorld Network suite of properties including Hotel & Motel Management, Hotel Design, Luxury Hotelier and The Hotel Times.

In a first-ever summer forecast for foreign travel, AAA expects 25.1 million Americans will be travelling internationally this summer, an increase of 2.6 percent over the 24.5 million who were estimated to have traveled overseas last summer.

As chief brand officer, Phil McAveety will be responsible for all aspects of marketing and brand performance worldwide for Starwood and its nine renowned brands including Le Meridien, Westin, Sheraton, W, St. Regis, The Luxury Collection, Four Points by Sheraton, Aloft and Element.

Millennium Hotels & Resorts announces Grand Millennium, a new brand promising a first-class guest experience exuding elegance and luxury with a contemporary touch.

Bill Sipple will lead managed/owned development; John Sturgess will lead franchise development; and Jeff Summers has been assigned a new investment and analysis role.

In Dubai during a whirlwind trip including high-level meetings, visits with company employees and a major speech, Bill Marriott took the next steps to ultimately more than double the company's hotels in the region as he signed the first of four development transactions in three countries.

The American Hotel & Lodging Assn. has issued a statement regarding the April 16 House of Representatives subcommittee hearing on the H-2B temporary seasonal worker program.

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. has appointed industry veteran Simon Turner to lead its global development activities including hotel and resort development, property acquisitions and dispositions, franchise and management pipeline expansion and real-estate investment management.

More than 1,000 industry and government leaders, from more than 75 countries worldwide, gathered in Dubai this week to address the responsibilities that the sector should exercise as its global influence increases.

On April 21, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced the winners of the 2008 Tourism for Tomorrow Awards at the Gala Dinner for the 8th Global Travel & Tourism Summit.

Motel 6, Studio 6 and Novotel hotels across the U.S. and Canada celebrate "Earth Guest Week" April 21-25.

Accor's consolidated revenue totaled EUR 1,791 million for the first three months of 2007.

From April 20-22, government and industry leaders will gather for debate, exchanging ideas, building new relations, and reflecting on Travel & Tourism's progress to date -- as well as mapping out its future path.

J.E. Robert Cos. has named Roger Swadish, most recently a Hilton Hotels Corp. area v.p. at La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA West, as c.o.o. of Highland Hospitality.

Eleven Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express hotels across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, plus 19 in the United States and six across Asia Pacific, have been chosen to road-test brand changes like new bedding, a new shower experience and a signature scent and sound package.

A new interactive Web site, gocourtyard.com, showcases the new high-tech GoBoard, flexible work and social spaces, and 24/7 food and beverage.

Aramark Parks & Resorts has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its leading green power purchase and for its support and participation in the agency's Fortune 500 Green Power Challenge.

Zagat Survey is now conducting its online survey of U.S. hotels, resorts and spas at ZAGAT.com.