Melbourne Airport CEO Lorie Argus, Accor Pacific COO Adrian Williams and Visit Victoria CEO Brendan McClements were joined by over 120 key industry and media stakeholders today for the official ribbon cutting and launch of Novotel and ibis…
Mews, the industry-leading hospitality cloud, is an official sponsor for Hotelschool The Hague’s Sustainable Hospitality Challenge, an initiative that aims to champion the evolution of eco-friendly hospitality.
As academics specializing in the travel, tourism and hospitality (TTH) industry, we have trained and advised dozens of companies in their journey towards sustainable businesses. There is so much more to sustainable travel & tourism than…
The hotel industry, long dependent on traditional methods, is now facing transformative change. As digital channels reshape hospitality, it’s important to grasp the role of artificial intelligence (AI). AI can improve guest experiences,…
Songtsam Hotels Resorts & Tours, an award-winning luxury boutique hotel collection located in the Tibet and Yunnan Provinces of China, announces the opening of its newest property, Songtsam Lodge Bingzhongluo, marking the brand’s 17th…
Perched atop a picturesque hillside and neighboring the beloved Black Walnut Inn & Vineyard, The Grange Dundee Hills opens its doors today, offering elegant comfort with rustic charm.
First, the nomenclature of the forbidden practices, then the names for the law, a summary of the latest events, and details of the final California Junk Fee Law. In this article, we will focus on the changes to the California Civil Code …
On July 1, 2024, California’s new Junk Fee Law took effect. It could have worldwide impact if prices for goods or services are publicly advertised and reach California residents. How can you avoid that with online ads and other public…
PHIST (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism), Southeast Asia’s biggest sustainability event for the travel and hospitality sectors, will return to spark conversation and drive the green agenda this September, with an impressive…
IRIS, a leading provider of digital F&B and guest experience platforms for the hospitality sector and a member of Oracle Partner Network (OPN), today announced F&B Mobile Ordering is available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace and can be…
“AR” as we commonly refer to the sub department of the accounting function is a mainstay in any larger group-based hotel. In these juggernauts the importance of efficiently collecting your money is mission critical. Not only do we take the…
I am privileged to have built a career in hospitality technology at an opportune time, as technology emerged as a powerhouse in the industry. I became passionate about hospitality technology as an undergraduate student in the early 2000s.
Nestled in the heart of Luberon, Coquillade Provence, originating from an 11th-century hamlet established by Cistercian monks and opened by Swiss visionary Andy Rihs in 2008, stands as a paragon of sustainability and luxury. The property…
Minor Hotels, a leading hospitality group, has announced the upcoming rebranding of Peace Resort Samui into NH Collection Samui, marking the arrival of NH Collection - an upscale brand synonymous with European refinement - to Thailand.…
HBX Group, a leading player in the B2B TravelTech ecosystem, announces today a strategic partnership with PerfectStay, a leading B2B company specialising in tailored holiday packaging. This collaboration aims to create a new global leader…
In a major initiative to train current and emerging hospitality industry leaders, Cygnett Hotels & Resorts has recently introduced its Comprehensive Cygnett Leadership Development Program (CLDP).
2024 has been very intense. Throughout my career as a hotelier, I’ve gone through 9/11, a few wars, a world financial crisis, pandemics, and a tsunami to name but a few significant milestones. And yet, 2024 has been the most intense year…
The Cincinnati lodging market is gearing up for an influx in demand fueled by the renovation of the Duke Energy Convention Center. Moreover, recent success and changes in the city’s diverse sports scene are drawing visitors from near and…
Set to open in 2025 after refurbishment, InterContinental Table Bay Cape Town will build on the legacy of the property and write a new era of luxury hospitality in the country.
Tripadvisor®, the world’s largest travel guidance platform, announced the winners of its annual 2024 Travelers’ Choice® Awards Best of the Best Things to Do, highlighting the highest rated experiences and attractions around the world and…
Munich, July 2, 2024 - TrustYou, a global leader in guest feedback and reputation management solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking Customer Data Platform (CDP). This new AI-powered platform is designed to…
This summer is anything but cruel for Swifties as Taylor’s highly-anticipated tour continues to captivate audiences across Europe. New insights reveal that searches for stays on Airbnb by Americans during European dates of the tour have…
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has today revealed that Tunisia’s Travel & Tourism sector is set to inject a record-breaking TND 23BN into the national economy this year.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) predicts a remarkable year for Travel & Tourism in South Korea, with significant growth in its economic contribution, employment, and visitor spending.
U.S. revenue per available room (RevPAR) decreased 2.4% year over year (YoY), which was entirely the result of an occupancy decline of 1.8 percentage points (ppts). Average daily rate (ADR) was basically flat at +0.1% YoY.
I rented a pure electronic vehicle (PEV) or battery electric vehicle (BEV) for a road trip to Palm Springs in January. That was the first time I took a trip with an EV, and I discovered that a PEV was only good for short or daily commutes.…