Where we once expected events to consist of grand concert halls or conference rooms bustling with excited attendees, we now realize the potential for virtual gatherings and online experiences. In a recent article for Forbes, Ruben...
As growing numbers of countries around the world ease restrictions on travel, the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched a new Tourism Recovery Tracker to support global tourism. This represents the latest concrete action...
Hotels and hospitality businesses to benefit from access to green technologies Green Technology Selector identifies more than 26,000 green technologies EBRD and UNWTO promote the delivery of climate finance in the tourism sector The EBRD...
The owner of more than 100 Marriott hotel properties is threatening to terminate its agreement with the chain and re-brand the properties with another company due to a payment shortfall. Service Properties Trust announced on Thursday...
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world's leading hotel companies, announces the opening of its first hotel in Northern Europe. voco Villach in Austria has converted to become a voco hotel offering a modern, stylish and...
Hyatt Place Moncton-Downtown, the first Hyatt Place branded hotel in Atlantic Canada is officially open, expanding the Hyatt Place brand's footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. The new hotel...
There is no doubt that COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on the travel and tourism industry. With massive layoffs and closures, many hospitality professionals have noted that they had never seen such a detrimental event to the...
TrustRadius has recognised global property management software provider, RMS Cloud with a 2020 Tech Cares Award, which celebrates B2B companies that have gone above and beyond to support their clients during the COVID-19 crisis. "For the...
One thing is sure, the global hospitality industry will be tested in the months to come, as the summer months give way to the fall and winter, where a dip in travel, particularly on the leisure side, is typical. This, compounded by a...
In the travel wreckage caused by the pandemic, home-sharing has emerged as battered, but with a steady pulse, as rental houses became social-distancing refuges for the travel-starved. Home rentals have outperformed hotels in 27 global...
StayNTouch, TrustYou, and OpenKey announce the release of a new eBook for hoteliers, "Budgeting During a Crisis: What is Mission Critical for the Guest Experience?". In view of the COVID-19 pandemic, the three contactless technology...
We are pleased to announce our 2021 HR in Hospitality Conference Keynote Speakers. Joining us will be Gerry Fernandez, president and founder of the Multicultural Foodservice and Hospitality Alliance, and Kevin Jacobs, executive vice...
The three -- Bay Gardens Beach Resort & Spa, Bay Gardens Hotel and Bay Gardens Inn -- were awarded the certification for their commitment to tourism measures taken to reduce their impact on the environment.
Tech-enabled hospitality company OYO (www.oyorooms.com) has launched new revenue management features to help the independent hotel owners it partners with to optimise their performance and capture increased levels of business now their...
The 'old' Thomas Cook Group PLC was a British global travel group, founded in 1841. The group was the second largest vertically-integrated tour operator in the world after TUI. The group operated in three separate segments: a tour...
HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee - STR data for 13-19 September 2020 showed slightly lower performance from prior weeks for Canada's hotel industry. Year-over-year declines also worsened. In comparison with the week of 15-21 September 2019, the...
Over the last five years, dating back to the launch of the Airbnb Community Compact, Airbnb has outlined and acted on our commitment to working with governments. From Seattle to Hamburg, and Cape Town to Porto Seguro, and Japan to...
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is excited to introduce two new branded and managed hotels in Dallas - Sonesta Suites Dallas Park Central and Sonesta ES Suites Dallas Park Central, expanding the company's national footprint in...
Fortunately, we know the ramifications of a price reduction, notably that it erodes your customer base by making it harder to return to your standard rates. And yet, market forces will dictate bold moves to maintain increased leisure...
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - Preferred Hotels & Resorts - the world's largest independent hotel brand - is pleased to announce the winners of its annual Preferred Awards of Excellence and GIFTTS Pineapple Award initiatives. These awards...
In an interaction with ET's Samidha Sharma, Booking Holdings, president & chief executive Glenn D Fogel talks about his business, the pandemic driving growth for alternative accommodation, why it will take a long time for the travel...
Classic Africa Safaris is pleased to report that from 22 July 2020 there has been a significant ‘baby boom’ in Uganda. The gorilla families throughout Bwindi Impenetrable and Mgahinga Gorilla National Parks welcomed eight babies in less...
As an Executive Search firm, specializing in the Hospitality industry, Tovalea team members have been in close contact with a number of clients and candidates during the Covid-19 crisis. Valérie Bisch recently published an interesting...
Nothing goes better with crisp air and a cozy sweater than a fall cocktail. Whether your seasonal preference be pumpkin spice, sweet chestnuts or tart apples, we found Forbes Travel Guide-approved hotel bars that will help you capture...
KANSAS CITY, MO - MMGY Myriad, a leader in international destination marketing, and Travel Market Report, a news publication that serves as the voice of travel advisors in North America, have released the latest findings of the Travel...
Caribbean islands are putting entry protocols in place as they reopen to visitors, but a surge in U.S. cases has prompted strict requirements and rollbacks. Updated Sept. 23.
Hotel Okura Amsterdam has given seven of its suites a complete makeover. The renovation, which began in December 2019, included a complete overhaul of the design. Architect Bert Verwey was in charge of the renovation of the suites and...
Financial turmoil: A perfect opportunity for start-ups If you've been toying with the idea of starting a hospitality business, but have been put off by the economic downturn as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, fret not. There's...
Sonesta International Hotels Corporation is thrilled to introduce Sonesta Atlanta Northwest Galleria, expanding the brand's national footprint in this key tourism and business region. Sonesta Atlanta Northwest Galleria, formerly Wyndham...
ARTHUR DEANE NEVER imagined that the digital nomad lifestyle—traveling the world while working remotely—was for him. As a senior manager for tech giant Google, he thought being in an office was essential for the job. But the pandemic...
What do you do when you think no one is watching? Are you chewing gum, twirling your hair, or resting your foot on the wall behind you? Do you tell off-color jokes because you think no one can hear you? Is your posture one of confidence...
Despite uncertainty in travel due to COVID-19 border closures and regulations, global tour operator Intrepid Travel has seen unprecedented demand for its family tours over the last several months, prompting the company to create new...
As a culinary arts professional, the more skills you have, the more valuable you are. And, as with any career, the more valuable you are, the more successful you will become and ultimately the more satisfied you will be with your...