New U.S. Cuba Travel Rules and 10 Other Hospitality Trends This Week


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This week in hospitality, the big news came from the White House: restrictions on travel to Cuba are here. It looks like American hotel companies will suffer less than their European and Caribbean counterparts.

Throughout the week we post dozens of original stories, connecting the dots across the travel industry, and every weekend we sum it all up. This weekend roundup examines hospitality. For all of our weekend roundups, go here. >>In the context of Amadeus Hospitality's progress, the Premier Inn deal gives a semblance of traction to woo other chains: Amadeus Signs Premier Inn for Hotel Services as InterContinental Deal Steams Ahead >>Hyatt's loyalty program may be in for some interesting changes next year as the hotel chain vacuums up talent from Starwood: A Hiring at World of Hyatt Portends Big Changes Ahead — Business of Loyalty >>Choice Hotels executives talk a big game about the company's