Elite and young independent travelers are crucial to the recovery of the travel sector as they are likely to be the first tourists to embark on international travel, however according to a survey by GlobalData, a leading data and...
Meliá Hotels International has created the Meliá Pro Travel Labs community on Facebook, an exclusive community for travel agents with a programme of live events in which agents will have the chance to take part in webinars, workshops,...
"There is always room for activists. Leaders take all different shapes and forms. There are various ways to make a difference in an industry or a sector, and it doesn't necessarily mean being the CEO." This quote, in combination with a...
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has strengthened its partnership with Telefónica, the Spanish multinational telecommunications company. As tourism restarts around the world, Telefonica deepens its collaboration with the United...
2020 has given "binge-watching" a whole new meaning. From movie dramas and comedies to reality television, the endless entertainment has provided us with an outlet to escape into another world. You've likely seen the series, but now is...
With the theme of Sustainability at the center of today's business agenda, hotels must take the current changes seriously. The Maya Boutique Hotel in Valais is a great example of this process in action. Recently, a group of EHL students...
On April 2, when more than half of the world was in lockdown, Accor took steps to support its employees and partners with the creation of the "ALL Heartist Fund." By allocating 25% of the 280 million euros of its €280m planned dividend,...
Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, HSMAI has served as a resource to connect peer groups to discuss the changing landscape. Having hosted a virtual Executive Roundtable for brand chief digital officers on June 23, HSMAI hosted a...
COVID-19 and the ensuing global economic crisis have caused dramatic changes for the travel industry that may take years to fully resolve. Over the past few months, STR has been releasing insights from research conducted during March and...
During a recent webinar on the impacts of COVID-19 on European hotels, STR Managing Director Robin Rossmann drew on his experience at Deloitte and shared with viewers an important practical application of benchmarking. No hotel has...
Traditionally, the summer months are a great time to see where one's business is headed and what future challenges it will have. In this period of rebuilding after so much of the tourism has closed down, the need for a new and updated...
Many hospitality students and professionals around the world recently participated in AETHOS' series of development webinars. These sessions offered attendees the opportunity to complete the 20|20 Skills™ assessment to gain a personal...
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The COVID-19 pandemic has put intense pressure on the economy, but it has hit businesses in the hospitality sector especially hard. Though these times are unprecedented, hospitality operators have faced a series of...
ALPHARETTA, Ga. - Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation hospitality software solutions and services, today announced the release of rGuest Service, a new and powerful cloud-native, SaaS mobile...
So, while many are expecting a surge in bookings upon the announcement of a reopening, the competition will still be there, and you will nevertheless need ways to differentiate your hotel. One thought to help spur more initial...
During a period of low tourism in Marrakech, Pierre's sudden reliance on bookings funneled through OTA platforms made him acutely aware of the high costs of acquisition associated with these companies. This represents a common obstacle...
D-EDGE circulated a White Paper in 2017 that revealed the significance and importance of Metasearch in the hotel room sales. Today, D-EDGE publishes a new report that analyses, not only the canonical metasearch platforms, but also all...
I experienced this disruption firsthand while on vacation in New Zealand, having to scramble to find a safe place to "shelter" for an extended period of time, with travel restrictions and flights changing literally by the hour. Despite...
Frankfurt am Main, Joachim Marusczyk will hand over executive responsibility for IntercityHotel GmbH to Christian Kaschner with effect from 14 September. Mr. Marusczyk, who is stepping down of his own accord, has turned IntercityHotel...
The number of deals announced in the global travel and tourism sector declined by 3.8% during the week ended June 28, 2020, compared to the previous week, according to GlobalData's deals database. Aurojyoti Bose, Lead Analyst at...
U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the importance of mask wearing and adhering to healthy travel practices at the forefront of the Fourth of July holiday and throughout the summer travel...
Airbnb co-founder Brian Chesky talked about the future of travel in a CNBC interview last week. He stated: "Travel, as we knew it, is over. It doesn't mean travel is over, just the travel we knew is over, and it's never coming back. It's...
Will the world start traveling again at the same pace, or will businesses discover the merits of virtual convening? Will the sharing economy ever fully recover? How does the cruise industry and low-cost leisure travel rebound in a world...
The first thing that came to mind when Marriott International furloughed two-thirds of its corporate and property staff was - Is this going to severely impact the Marriott brand and the relationship with their most important asset:...
Luxury hotels and resorts have always positioned seclusion, exclusivity and a host of wellness options as touchpoints in their offerings. Moving forward, the Covid-19 pandemic begs the question of whether the travel industry will follow...
The Royalton Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa and Hideaway at Royalton Riviera Cancun will reopen July 15 as well as the Royalton Negril Resort & Spa, Hideaway at Royalton Negril and Grand Lido Negril in Jamaica.
A growing number of properties are promoting partnerships that make it easier for every aspect of their guests' trips to remain private. ANI Private Resorts and Beach Enclave Turks & Caicos are the latest.
Led by Europe, tourism is restarting in a number of areas worldwide, with 22% of destinations (48) easing restrictions, according to a U.N. World Tourism Organization report.
A vast cloud of Sahara dust is blanketing the Caribbean as it heads to the U.S. with a size and concentration that experts say hasn’t been seen in half a century.
As part of Marriott International, the property's cleanliness practices are in accordance with the company's recently launched Global Cleanliness Council.
Atlantis, Paradise Island will reopen on July 7 in a limited capacity, following the Bahamas' plans to reopen to international flights July 1. The Baha Mar complex in Nassau, meanwhile, hopes to resume operations in October.
"Tourism is our lifeblood, and with the help of international experts and a dedicated task force, we've developed protocols that allow us to safely reopen our borders," said director of tourism Donovan White.
Chukka Caribbean Adventures in St. Ann, Jamaica, is readying its "Chukka Checked" program designed to ensure the well-being of its team members and guests.
Travel agency owner and industry educator Margie Jordan writes: “I’m out there with my brown skin and kinky, curly hair, embracing all of the lessons that being a black traveler has taught me.”
The luxury boutique property on St. Jean beach initially reopened in November 2019 following a two-year renovation and rebuilding project from Hurricane Irma in 2017.
From the magic realism of the tropics to the ‘gritty city’, Latin American literature is as rich and beguiling as the region itself A sense of place often has a political edge in Latin American writing. Even magic realism – which takes...