SpringHill Suites scores in soccer market with new partnerships
The all-suite hotel brand announced collaborations with US Youth Soccer and the former US Women's National Team star, Sydney Leroux.
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China unleashed: Outbound travel from China surges by close to 400%
The travel industry has been waiting, waiting for Chinese travelers to return to the global tourism stage in a significant way, while there was some recovery in 2023, outbound travel from China remained largely in the role of supporting actor rather…
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Novotel announces ocean protection partnership with WWF
Novotel, Accor’s founding brand, today announced the launch of an international partnership with WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) that will see Novotel champion the protection and restoration of the ocean through science-based action and…
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Looking Back, Moving Forward: How Hospitality Trends Are Evolving
Last year, we explored eight dynamic hospitality trends shaping our industry. What’s changed since then? Are these trends still relevant, or have they faded into obscurity? We revisited our insights to evaluate their current status…
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Asia Pacific Tourism Recovery: A Mixed Picture, But Visa Easing And More Air Capacity Would Help
Experts convened by PATA also show that digitalisation, localisation, seamless travel payments and tourism aligned to values are redefining the new Asia Pacific tourism landscape.
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Hyatt enjoys ‘robust’ demand for European business travel and meetings
Hotel company Hyatt is continuing to see “robust” demand for business travel in Europe while noting a post-Covid change in the pattern of bookings.
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U.S. travelers are hunting for value in Europe this summer
Europe-bound travelers from the U.S. are doing things differently this summer, putting value at the center of how they strategize their European vacations, industry experts say.
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International tourism reached 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024
International tourist arrivals reached 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024. According to UN Tourism, more than 285 million tourists travelled internationally in January-March, about 20% more than the first quarter of 2023…
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How has the Euro Cup Affected Hotel Demand in Munich?
Germany is hosting the Euro Cup 2024, presenting an exceptional opportunity for travel businesses. This prestigious tournament will draw football enthusiasts from across the globe to ten dynamic cities, including Berlin, Munich, and Frankfurt…
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Why Melanie de Souza finds AIUla fulfilling and what’s behind “Forever Revitalising”
Nearly five years into her role as Executive Director Destination Marketing, at the Royal Commission of AlUla, and Melanie de Souza says “it’s been the most fulfilling chapter in my career”.
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A hotel boom is underway in Jamaica
During the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association's Marketplace tourism conference in Montego Bay earlier this month, Jamaica's tourism minister Edmund Bartlett said Jamaica's room count will increase by 2,000 rooms this year and by 20,000 in five…
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Hotel group gears up for tourism resurgence
South Africa's tourism sector is blossoming. According to the latest statistics from Statistics South Africa, international tourist arrivals from January to March totalled more than 2.4 million, representing a 15.4% increase when compared with the…
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The Experiential Travel Boom: The Big Summer Travel Trends for 2024
Even with the economy's ups and downs, travelers are spending more on experiences. They're going for bucket-list adventures that showcase their unique passions. This booming industry is expected to reach $1.6 trillion by the end of 2024…
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Cvent announces Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels in Asia-Pacific for 2024
Cvent, an industry meetings, events, and hospitality technology provider, has released its lists of the Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for Asia-Pacific (APAC). These lists – which also include regional rankings for North America…
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ITB China, a premier event in Shanghai, is an influential travel trade show focusing on the Chinese travel market. The event showcases diverse travel products and services, attracting participants from various sectors such as leisure, MICE, and…
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ARTIC launches Hospitality Excellence Programme
Al Rayyan Tourism and Investment Company (ARTIC) has launched the ARTIC Hospitality Excellence Programme, in collaboration with its sister company, Al Rayyan Investment in Education and Sports (ARIES), to offer internship opportunities across the…
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Have luxury travelers finally hit a price ceiling?
After years of shrugging off soaring hotel costs, affluent travelers may finally be showing some…
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Perillo Tours says it's been 'kicked out' of some hotels in Italy
A major shift in booking practices among some hotels in Italy is forcing one tour operator to look for alternate accommodations for its groups.
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