Ten countries that deserve more tourists
The beaches may be beautiful and the coastline inviting, but you can understand why Tuvalu doesn?t get much through-traffic. It?s… Read More »Ten countries that deserve more tourists
Hospitality Industry News
Hospitality industry news worldwide covering lodging, restaurants, catering, travel, airlines and hotel industry.
Travelodge to invest ?100 million and create 1,000 jobs in 2014
Travelodge has announced that it is investing ?100 million into its business this year and creating 1,000 jobs across the… Read More »Travelodge to invest ?100 million and create 1,000 jobs in 2014
Africa as hospitality’s unchartered territory
The rise of the middle class in emerging markets is leading to major shifts in the global hospitality sector. International… Read More »Africa as hospitality’s unchartered territory
W Hotels Worldwide to make Dutch debut
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. (NYSE:HOT) today announced it will debut its W Hotels brand in the Netherlands with… Read More »W Hotels Worldwide to make Dutch debut
Thailand, USA, Cuba: Top ten long-haul holidays fast becoming popular
Britons may be set to buck the trend for short-haul holidays this summer, as more of us begin planning our… Read More »Thailand, USA, Cuba: Top ten long-haul holidays fast becoming popular
2014 Sochi Olympics experiencing construction crunch
With construction still underway at numerous hotels in the area, Olympic officials are insisting that everyone who booked a room… Read More »2014 Sochi Olympics experiencing construction crunch
Great Hotels of the World welcomes seven new members
Great Hotels of the World, the London-based hotel sales and marketing alliance, has acquired seven new member properties to its… Read More »Great Hotels of the World welcomes seven new members
Dubai to introduce tourist tax
The ?Tourism Dirham? tax will apply to all guests staying at hotels, hotel apartments, guesthouses and holiday homes from March… Read More »Dubai to introduce tourist tax
Luxury travel Vietnam seeks to grow share from German market
Luxury Travel (www.luxurytravels.asia), a long established Asian specialist in luxury fully bespoke holidays in Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Thailand,… Read More »Luxury travel Vietnam seeks to grow share from German market
Meli? Hotels International opens a new market
Meli? Hotels International signed an agreement to manage three new hotels under the Meli? Hotels & Resorts brand, to be… Read More »Meli? Hotels International opens a new market
Travel industry needs to work with travel bloggers
I?ve been publishing online travel content for almost two decades now, and believe it or not, I?ve witnessed the evolution… Read More »Travel industry needs to work with travel bloggers
Marriott sells interests in Renaissance Barcelona Hotel for ?78 Million
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced that it has sold its leasehold interests in the Renaissance Barcelona Hotel?to an… Read More »Marriott sells interests in Renaissance Barcelona Hotel for ?78 Million
Hyatt announces plans for Hyatt Place London Heathrow/Hayes
Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with Magill Investments Limited… Read More »Hyatt announces plans for Hyatt Place London Heathrow/Hayes
Smartphones to open doors at some hotels
Guests arriving at the Aloft Hotel in Manhattan or one in Silicon Valley will soon be able to do something… Read More »Smartphones to open doors at some hotels
The Ultimate Travel Company shares 5 luxury winter escapes for 2014
The Ultimate Travel Company?Limited has chosen its definitive list of recommended winter destinations for 2014. The criteria used included climate,… Read More »The Ultimate Travel Company shares 5 luxury winter escapes for 2014
TUI Travel finalist of ‘2014 Tourism for Tomorrow’ Business Award
TUI Travel PLC, one of the world?s leading leisure companies, has been shortlisted as a finalist of The?World Travel &… Read More »TUI Travel finalist of ‘2014 Tourism for Tomorrow’ Business Award
Accor plans more hotels in Malaysia
Accor is rapidly expanding its network in Malaysia, with 15 new hotels nationwide in the pipeline by 2016. The new… Read More »Accor plans more hotels in Malaysia
The Indian traveller 2014
eRevMax, the leading hotel online distributions and channel management solutions provider has released an Infographic – The Indian Traveller 2014… Read More »The Indian traveller 2014
Choice Hotels International announces key additions to marketing alliance with Bluegreen Vacations
At the Americas Lodging Investment Summit (ALIS),?Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, announced… Read More »Choice Hotels International announces key additions to marketing alliance with Bluegreen Vacations
Mandarin Oriental to open resort in Bali in 2016
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, which has hotels in places like Bangkok, Manila, Las Vegas and Paris, is set to open… Read More »Mandarin Oriental to open resort in Bali in 2016