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No one likes the long queues either at ticket counter or at Passport Acceptance Agent. And, if you are not already aware we tell you 2017 is a record year for passport application. Meaning if you are planning to apply for a new passport or a renewal, it is going to be long wait and tiring queues. However, we have some expert passport tips to make your visit to the Passport Acceptance Agent a quick and successful one. Read on the complete article here from passport industry experts at PassportInfo.com

U.S. HOTELS FORECAST that their properties will exceed 2022 budgeting targets as the hospitality industry returns to normal, according to a survey by the Hospitality Asset Managers Association. The HAMA survey found a renewed sense of optimism among members. The Fall 2022 Industry Outlook survey revealed that around 60 percent of respondents believe most of their portfolios, more than 75 percent, will exceed 2022 budgeted RevPAR. Nearly half of participants expect 75-100 percent of their properties to exceed 2022 budgeted GOP, the survey said. Around 60 percent of full-service and above said that they expect to exceed 2022 budgeted GOP and just over 40 percent of select-service and below hotels forecasted to exceed 2022 budgeted GOP.

GREEN BUILDING INCENTIVE database IncentiFind is working with the American Hotel & Lodging Association to assist AHLA members identify sustainability-driven cost savings. IncentiFind provides more than half a million incentives, such as tax credits, grants, fee waivers, rebates, and bill credits. The collaboration empowers hoteliers to access $70 billion in incentives, AHLA said in a statement. AHLA said that these credits bolster the adoption of green initiatives, including energy efficiency, renewables, water conservation, and more. These efforts are aimed at diminishing operational costs for hoteliers, the association said. As part of this partnership, AHLA members will receive special pricing on IncentiFind's VERIFY Report, which identifies rebates and savings for asset upgrades, such as buying energy-efficient appliances or installing solar panels. AHLA's collaboration with IncentiFind represents the association's ongoing efforts to promote sustainability in the hotel industry through the Responsible Stay initiative. This initiative underscores AHLA members' dedication to energy efficiency, water conservation, waste reduction, and responsible sourcing, the statement said.

ATLANTA-BASED BANYAN Investment Group, led by Rakesh Chauhan and Andy Chopra as managing partners, is rebranding as Satori Collective, an investment management firm focusing primarily on hotel property investment. Its subsidiary Banyan Tree Management also has become Aperture Hotels. Satori and Aperture will work independently of one another. The awakening Satori focuses on investment into select-service, upper select-service extended-stay and lifestyle hotel properties, according to the company. It concentrates on investment in growth corridors located in top MSAs across the U.S. which have established hotel demand generators such as tourism, corporate group travel, state capitals, conference universities, healthcare, heavy manufacturing and military. "Satori is a Buddhist term meaning 'awakening and deep understanding,' which is how our team approaches commercial real estate investment," Chopra said. "With more than 140 years of combined investment experience in virtually all markets and segments, our team has an unparalleled understanding of both the environment and the marketplace. We realized that our true, core business is real estate investment, so we have renewed and doubled our focus on raising and deploying capital in pursuit of consistent, risk adjusted returns while allowing our former management platform to stand on its own and pursue additional third-party management business opportunities."

IN RECOGNITION OF National Human Trafficking Prevention Month in January, G6 Hospitality, the parent company of Motel 6 and Studio 6, has intensified efforts to combat and raise awareness about human trafficking. This month, the company is introducing an updated mandatory training program, "The Room Next Door," to identify signs and response protocols for human trafficking within the lodging industry, G6 Hospitality said in a statement. "G6 Hospitality remains committed to combating human trafficking across the country and maintains a zero-tolerance policy against it," said Julie Arrowsmith, CEO of G6 Hospitality. "Our expanded anti-human trafficking program will ensure that our team members, franchisees, and hotel teams are educated advocates who can help the industry move toward eradicating human trafficking." The training is mandatory at every Motel 6 and Studio 6 locations, the statement said. The company is also renewing ongoing partnerships in 2024 with law enforcement agencies and survivor advocate organizations, including:

HILTON RECENTLY INTRODUCED a new North American prototype and refreshed global brand identity for its Hampton Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites brands. The prototype is scheduled for its inaugural hotel opening in early 2025, Hilton said in a statement. "With a legacy of leadership and performance spanning four decades, Hampton by Hilton continues to stand as a beacon of humanity, connecting people from around the globe and delivering a reliable and friendly stay in each one of our hotels," said Shruti Gandhi Buckley, Hampton by Hilton's senior vice president and brand leader. "As we unveil our new North American prototype and refreshed visual identity, we embark on an exciting new chapter for Hampton. This is a celebration of our core values and signifies a renewed commitment to our owners, guests and team members." The prototype is designed to adapt to various market conditions and site restrictions while improving the guest experience, the statement said. Informed by guest and owner insights, as well as design trends, these updates aim to enhance guest functionality and comfort while optimizing costs for owners in terms of building, operating, and renovating.

Sonesta International Hotels Corp.'s Red Lion Inn & Suites in Elk Grove, Illinois. The 47-room mid-scale property is owned by Mahesh Chaudhari. "The opening of the Red Lion Inn & Suites Elk Grove is a testament to the brand's renewed growth nationwide," said Keith Pierce, Sonesta's executive vice president and president of franchise and Development. "This is the third Red Lion Inn & Suites location to open in 2024, underscoring how Sonesta continues to meet consumer demand for midscale properties with openings in secondary and tertiary markets." Sonesta said that guests at Red Lion Inn & Suites Illinois can earn or redeem points through the Sonesta Travel Pass loyalty program. Sonesta is the 8th largest hotel company, with approximately 1,100 properties totaling 100,000 guest rooms across 15 brands in eight countries, according to STR.

Even if your passport has years of validity remaining, you might find yourself needing to replace it because it was lost, stolen, damaged, or because you have changed your name or run out of blank pages. Getting a passport replaced can be a bit of hack when it comes to all the requirements of documents and the application processing, but Passportinfo.com is here to help you. Explore all the reasons that you might need to replace your passport, and know how to get your US passport replaced quickly and easily.

It is breaking news that the length of validity of the second US passport will now have a 4 year of expiration. Read on the complete news here, about Second Passport and Passport Renewal. Also, Know how applying through a reliable passport expediting company can get you ready to jet off on your next trip!

If you need a first time passport, passport renewal, passport for a child under age of 16, or a replacement for a lost, stolen, or damaged passport, have a lookout for news of a local Passport Day! The upcoming passport days will be held in Palm Beach County, Tampa Florida and Union County, New Jersey in the month of March and April 2016. Visit us and get the more detail here about addresses and hours for local passport fairs.

Are you a bride-to-be or a newlywed? You must have been very busy with your plans for the dress and bouquet and wedding reception, but have you thought about changing the name on your passport? You must need a passport issued with your married name after your wedding. But it doesn't mean you need to postpone your honeymoon. Read the Bride's guide here from PassportInfo.com to know details and tips get your name change after marriage.

Are you planning to head overseas? Don't make mistakes with your passports that wind up causing you a lot of hassle! Read the PassportInfo's latest article here about the most common passport mistakes, so that you won't have any unpleasant surprises while traveling outside of US.

If you are renewing your passport for the first time, you might wonder what will happen with your old passport. You might think that it's a good idea to shred or destroy your old passport, just like the way you cut up your old credit card when you get a new one. Don't do it! Here are top 4 reasons explaining why should you store it at a safe place even though you can't use it for travel.

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Confused by all the different types of US passport application forms? Our US passport applications guide will help you find the correct passport application form for your needs.

If you are putting the passport in the last things to do before your travel, then you might need to reconsider your schedule. Recent stats are telling that coming years are going to be the highly rush years for passport applications. In such case, it might be possible that you end up waiting for your passport at the last moment before your flight. Read the article and find why it is important to apply for your passport as early as possible.

If you are putting the passport in the last things to do before your travel, then you might need to reconsider your schedule. Recent stats are telling that coming years are going to be the highly rush years for passport applications. In such case, it might be possible that you end up waiting for your passport at the last moment before your flight. Read the article and find why it is important to apply for your passport as early as possible.

Are you a frequent traveler, then you must make sure your passport is always ready to travel. Ensuring your passport is fully valid for travel means more than just checking to see that it hasn't expired. Passportinfo.com has assembled top tips for frequent travelers related to lost and stolen passport, extra-large passport, second passport and more.

Are you a frequent traveler, then you must make sure your passport is always ready to travel. Ensuring your passport is fully valid for travel means more than just checking to see that it hasn't expired. Passportinfo.com has assembled top tips for frequent travelers related to lost and stolen passport, extra-large passport, second passport and more.

Are you planning to apply for a passport card? Then you might be having a lots of questions regarding their validity, application process, relation with passport books etc. We have gathered all frequently asked questions for passport cards and provided their answers in our new blog post here. Read on!!

UK government has launched a Registered Traveller Service for the frequent travellers. So, if you are one of those people who need to travel to Britain every now and then, either for business or to visit their family, can escape the long waiting of immigration lines. Read the post here to know more advantages US travellers can get from this service.

UK government has launched a Registered Traveller Service for the frequent travellers. So, if you are one of those people who need to travel to Britain every now and then, either for business or to visit their family, can escape the long waiting of immigration lines. Read the post here to know more advantages US travellers can get from this service.