ibis brand reaches over 1,700 hotels
Accor, the world?s leading hotel operator in the economy and budget segment with over 1,700 hotels is celebrating today its… Read More »ibis brand reaches over 1,700 hotels
Hospitality Industry News
Hospitality industry news worldwide covering lodging, restaurants, catering, travel, airlines and hotel industry.
British cruise market grows 5% in 2013
Forecast figures released on January 16 by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) show that a record 1.79 million British… Read More »British cruise market grows 5% in 2013
American Express travel survey highlights 2014 travel plans
American Express Travel recently surveyed nearly 200 of its Travel Counselors on top destinations and travel trends they are seeing… Read More »American Express travel survey highlights 2014 travel plans
The 14 actions for hotels in 2014
Here are 14 actions that analytic hospitality executives should put on their “to do list” in 2014. Five are higher-level… Read More »The 14 actions for hotels in 2014
Marriott International renews agreement with Leonardo
Leonardo Worldwide Corporation (formerly VFM Leonardo, Inc.), the leader in online visual content distribution for hotels, today announced that they… Read More »Marriott International renews agreement with Leonardo
Ten hotels in Malaysia win Asean Green Hotel title
KuaAll 10 hotels nationwide that were nominated for the Asean Green Hotel Awards 2014 clinched the title in a ceremony… Read More »Ten hotels in Malaysia win Asean Green Hotel title
Thailand welcomed 26.7 million visitor arrivals in 2013, exceeding target
Thailand has welcomed a total of 26,735,583 visitor arrivals in 2013, exceeding the year?s original target of 26.1 million and… Read More »Thailand welcomed 26.7 million visitor arrivals in 2013, exceeding target
Cuban travel in record numbers a year into reform
Last February, Amalia Reigosa Blanco experienced for the first time the rush of an airplane taking off. She browsed the… Read More »Cuban travel in record numbers a year into reform
When to use a travel agent
It’s an assumption you’ve heard before: Travel agents are a dying breed. Many people presume that the rise of do-it-yourself… Read More »When to use a travel agent
Starwood Capital Group acquires Four Pillars Hotels
A fund affiliated with?Starwood Capital Group, a leading global private investment firm, announced today that it has acquired UK hotel… Read More »Starwood Capital Group acquires Four Pillars Hotels
Watergate Hotel renovation could begin in March
The renovation of the iconic Watergate Hotel, on the drawing board for several years, could begin in March, according to… Read More »Watergate Hotel renovation could begin in March
3.6 Billion Passenger Trips: China’s Massive Spring Festival Travel Forecast
Once again China is gearing up for the world?s biggest migration of people, the gargantuan transportation surge that comes every… Read More »3.6 Billion Passenger Trips: China’s Massive Spring Festival Travel Forecast
Red Planet Japan launches iconic Tune Hotels brand with 20/20 vision ? 20 hotels by 2020
Pioneering hotel owner and operator Red Planet Hotels has today announced a multi-billion yen expansion into Japan to grow Asia?s… Read More »Red Planet Japan launches iconic Tune Hotels brand with 20/20 vision ? 20 hotels by 2020
Travel and tourism in Iceland to 2017
The report provides detailed market analysis, information and insights, including: – Historic and forecast tourist volumes covering the entire Icelandic… Read More »Travel and tourism in Iceland to 2017
Steigenberger Aqua Magic opens on the Red Sea Coast
The new Steigenberger Aqua Magic in Hurghada, Egypt, offers the perfect venue for a club holiday. An exclusive water slide… Read More »Steigenberger Aqua Magic opens on the Red Sea Coast
Travelzoo Asia Pacific survey forecasts 17% increase in 2014 Asian travel budget
Travelzoo Asia Pacific announced that its annual subscriber survey findings showed that the Asian travel appetite in 2014 will get… Read More »Travelzoo Asia Pacific survey forecasts 17% increase in 2014 Asian travel budget
Airberlin extends its tourist flight schedule for summer 2014
Germany?s second largest airline,?airberlin, will be expanding its tourist travel services this summer and including more destinations in its schedule.??Tourist… Read More »Airberlin extends its tourist flight schedule for summer 2014
The state of the cruise industry in 2014
Cruise Industry Investment in Ship Innovations; Varied Market Segments Yield Impressive Outlook As the cruise line industry continues to strengthen… Read More »The state of the cruise industry in 2014
Record tourism fuels hotel boom in land of the rising sun
As the number of tourists visiting Japan spiked to a record high in 2013, hoteliers are moving in on the… Read More »Record tourism fuels hotel boom in land of the rising sun
European hotels going strong into 2014
The hotel industry across?Europe?is set up nicely for a healthy year. So says hotel consultancy?HVS London, citing an uptick in… Read More »European hotels going strong into 2014