Best Western focuses on Premier expansion
Last month Best Western International, Phoenix, Arizona, appointed Michael Muir as vice president of North American development. Muir replaces Mark… Read More »Best Western focuses on Premier expansion
Hospitality Industry News
Hospitality industry news worldwide covering lodging, restaurants, catering, travel, airlines and hotel industry.
Hotel Indigo? opens in heart of Spanish capital
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG?), one of the world?s leading hotel companies, has opened Hotel Indigo? Madrid ? Gran Via, a… Read More »Hotel Indigo? opens in heart of Spanish capital
Hotel on Interstate 494 strip sells for $24M
The Embassy Suites Hotel Bloomington has been sold for $24 million. The 218-room, all-suite hotel is located at 2800 American… Read More »Hotel on Interstate 494 strip sells for $24M
The Countries That Sent the Most Tourists to the U.S. in 2013
We hear a lot about the?incoming wave of Chinese and Brazilian visitors?that are driving growth of the U.S. tourism industry,… Read More »The Countries That Sent the Most Tourists to the U.S. in 2013
Abu Dhabi to target Saudi market at Riyadh fair
An 11-strong Abu Dhabi tourism delegation is heading to the Saudi capital next week to take part in the Riyadh… Read More »Abu Dhabi to target Saudi market at Riyadh fair
Positive Results for London Hotels for March 2014
According to?STR Global?s preliminary daily data from March, London showed positive growth in the following key performance indicators: increases in… Read More »Positive Results for London Hotels for March 2014
Time More Important than Money for Travelers
CHICAGO,?April 8, 2014?/PRNewswire/ — The majority of vacation travelers report that saving time is more important than saving money, according… Read More »Time More Important than Money for Travelers
Can Google Disrupt The Online Travel Industry?
According to Bloomberg,?Google?(NASDAQ:?GOOG) ? (NASDAQ:?GOOGL) has now licensed Room 77’s hotel booking software. Room 77 is a start-up backed by?Expedia?(NASDAQ:?EXPE)… Read More »Can Google Disrupt The Online Travel Industry?
Travel Industry Employment Reaches Record Levels
Travel industry employment reached an all-time high last month, according to the U.S. Travel Association, which last week released an… Read More »Travel Industry Employment Reaches Record Levels
Russian travel market tipped for inbound and outbound growth
Consumers in Russia regard spending on travel and holidays as a top priority, according to exclusive research unveiled at the… Read More »Russian travel market tipped for inbound and outbound growth
Athens Hotel Industry Recovers from Social Unrest in Greece’s Capital
The market saw strong growth after the 2004 Olympic Games with significant increases in occupancy and average daily rate. This… Read More »Athens Hotel Industry Recovers from Social Unrest in Greece’s Capital
Hotel chain La Quinta valued at $2.1 billion in IPO
The initial public offering of La Quinta Holdings, owned by the Blackstone Group, was priced at $17 per share on… Read More »Hotel chain La Quinta valued at $2.1 billion in IPO
Marriott International Expands its Courtyard Footprint In Eastern China
Hangzhou, China,?April 6, 2014 ? Marriott International continues dynamic growth in China with the opening of the Courtyard by Marriott… Read More »Marriott International Expands its Courtyard Footprint In Eastern China
Carlson Rezidor opens first dual branded hotel in the Nordics: Radisson Blu Hotel, Oslo Alna and Park Inn by Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Oslo Alna, Norway
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group, one of the largest hotel groups worldwide, is the first to open a dual branded hotel… Read More »Carlson Rezidor opens first dual branded hotel in the Nordics: Radisson Blu Hotel, Oslo Alna and Park Inn by Radisson Hotel & Conference Centre Oslo Alna, Norway
World’s Top Destinations Named In TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
TripAdvisor?,?the world’s largest travel site*, today announced the winners of its Travelers’ Choice??awards for Destinations. The sixth annual awards honor… Read More »World’s Top Destinations Named In TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards
The most wanted hotel amenities
It seems global travellers lead with their stomachs when it comes to choosing their ideal hotel amenities.?Hotels.com?today reveals that complimentary… Read More »The most wanted hotel amenities
Tourists are protected in ?PROTECTION OF PAKISTAN Bill 2014?
Islamabad: Tourists are protected in ?PROTECTION OF PAKISTAN Bill 2014?.?Parliament of Pakistan has passed a bill on April 8, 2014… Read More »Tourists are protected in ?PROTECTION OF PAKISTAN Bill 2014?
Majority of tourism professionals received pay raise in 2013
Over half of Asia-Pacific travel industry professionals received a pay increase in the last 12 months, indicating tourism businesses see… Read More »Majority of tourism professionals received pay raise in 2013
Lemon Tree Hotels eyeing luxury sector
Lemon Tree?Hotels?is planning to enter the?luxury?segment. The company is talking with two luxury brands in the US and Asia, which… Read More »Lemon Tree Hotels eyeing luxury sector
Hospitality industry could cut youth unemployment by a quarter
THE hospitality industry could cut the nation?s youth unemployment by a quarter if every business in it agreed to take… Read More »Hospitality industry could cut youth unemployment by a quarter