“I’ve decided to boycott COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan — a decision shaped by both the failure of the COP process to deliver tangible support for the most vulnerable communities, and the deeply troubling global events unfolding around us,” writes the author of a new op-ed who’s been to all the recent COPs. COPs seem unable

Scientists aboard a National Geographic research vessel recently discovered the largest known coral in the world. The massive coral, which is 34 meters wide (112 feet) and 32 meters (105 feet) long, is visible from space. It’s a coral of the species Pavona clavus, which typically grows to just 2-3 meters (6.5 to 9.8 feet)

Nurturing 24+ Brands, Allowing Them to Evolve, Mature, and Even Rocket into Space    An interview with Larry Traxler, Hilton’s SVP of Global Design Services, who develops responsive design experiences that balance standards for excellence across brand experience, architecture, and guest expectations throughout Hilton’s diverse portfolio. Please describe your introduction to hospitality, and what initially drew

DALLAS, Texas—SiteMinder has released its Changing Traveler Report 2025, which reported that 37 percent of U.S. travelers plan to book their 2025 stays directly, either via a hotel’s website (23.5 percent) or by contacting the property by phone or email (13 percent). This figure exceeds the global average of 27 percent, and rises to 57

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey—Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has teamed up with investment firm Lafayette Square to provide diverse hoteliers with improved access to capital. Through this relationship, Wyndham will vet and connect qualified owners with Lafayette Square, which aims to help hoteliers with up to $100 million in combined financing from the firm over the coming

AUSTIN, Texas—Cendyn’s Sales Intelligence platform, previously known as Knowland, and Amadeus presented the metrics from the companies’ Hospitality Group and Business Performance Index. For the third quarter of 2024, the Index shows an overall health metric of 107.9 percent year-over-year (YOY), showing the highest overall index rating in four quarters. Houston, Texas | 120.0 Percent

BETHESDA, Maryland—AC Hotels by Marriott announced a new Cava sparkling wine program available for purchase at select properties in the United States and Canada. Served at the AC Lounge bar, the new bubbly offering allows guests to craft their own beverages or opt for curated Cava cocktails, prepared by a bartender. In response to guests’

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TED is supported by ads and partners 00:00 13,491 views| Jennifer Golbeck | TEDxMidAtlantic • June 2024 Will progress in artificial intelligence continue to accelerate, or have we already hit a plateau? Computer scientist Jennifer Golbeck interrogates some of the most high-profile claims about the promises and pitfalls of AI, cutting through the hype to