NIQ and AHLA reveal scale of beverage growth opportunities in U.S. hotels

Chicago, June 11, 2026 — NielsenIQ (NYSE: NIQ), a global leader in consumer intelligence, reveals increased interest in domestic tourism is creating significant growth potential for United States beverage suppliers in hotels, according to the new Hotel Beverage Study 2026.

The exclusive report – produced by NIQ, powered by CGA intelligence, in collaboration with the American Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA) – reveals growth in demand for domestic travel is sharper than interest in international travel.

AHLA Announces New Board Leadership Team, Taps Davidson Hospitality Group CEO & President Thom Geshay as Chair

Washington, D.C. (June 1, 2026) – The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the largest hotel association in America, today announced new leadership for its Board of Directors, naming Thom Geshay, Davidson Hospitality Group CEO & President, as Chair. Jon Stanner, Summit Hotel Properties President & CEO, and Jolyon Bulley, IHG Hotels & Resorts CEO of the Americas, will serve as Vice Chair and Secretary/Treasurer, respectively, effective July 1, 2026.

Travel Industry Calls for DHS to Avoid Travel Chaos

WASHINGTON – The undersigned organizations, representing airports, airlines, hotels and other business and consumer stakeholders, today urged the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to avoid actions that would significantly reduce Customs and Border Protection (CBP) operations at U.S. airport Ports of Entry. The groups warned that disruptions at major international gateway airports would have nationwide consequences, negatively affecting travelers, businesses, supply chains, and airport operations across the country.

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