Hospitality, Travel & Events

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - January 29, 2026 - Hilton, Hyatt and IHG Hotels & Resorts jointly launched a comprehensive human trafficking prevention training program designed to strengthen awareness, preparedness and response across the global hospitality sector. For the first time, the three major hotel groups collaborated on a shared, survivor-informed curriculum that will be made available free of charge to independent hotel owners, operators and brands throughout 2026. The initiative addressed a critical operational and ethical challenge for hospitality businesses, providing standardized tools and guidance to support frontline teams and reinforce industry-wide prevention efforts.

SHERIDAN, WYOMING - January 22, 2026 - The Bavarian wellness destination Bodenmais reinforced its national profile in the German tourism market after one of its flagship properties achieved a top-tier ranking at the HolidayCheck Awards. The Kristall- und Vitalhotel Bergknappenhof placed among the Top 10 hotels nationwide, an accolade based exclusively on verified guest reviews and widely regarded as one of the most influential consumer-driven awards in the German hospitality sector. The recognition underlined Bodenmais' growing relevance as a premium wellness hub beyond its regional footprint.