Travel trends and the year ahead
?The travel industry is large and fairly byzantine,? said Mark Rabe, the president and chief executive of Sojern. ?But we?ve… Read More »Travel trends and the year ahead
Hospitality Industry News
Hospitality industry news worldwide covering lodging, restaurants, catering, travel, airlines and hotel industry.
Marriott opens dual branded property in New York City
The?$320 million?tallest single-use hotel in?North America?is located at 1717 Broadway. Built and owned by G Holdings and managed by Interstate… Read More »Marriott opens dual branded property in New York City
The new Hilton Istanbul Bomonti: The city’s largest hotel ever
Though there are still concerns about whether Istanbul is?safe for travelers, you wouldn’t know it from the number of newly-opened… Read More »The new Hilton Istanbul Bomonti: The city’s largest hotel ever
Hotel rates climb up in Europe and US, turns south in Asia
While hotel rates in the U.S. are on an upswing, buoyed by healthy demand and contained supply, the same cannot… Read More »Hotel rates climb up in Europe and US, turns south in Asia
Marriott Sells London EDITION; Executes Agreements for Sale of Miami EDITION and New York EDITION
Marriott International, Inc.?MAR?+0.43%today announced it has sold the London EDITION, and signed binding agreements for the sale of two other… Read More »Marriott Sells London EDITION; Executes Agreements for Sale of Miami EDITION and New York EDITION
Wizz Air carried 13.5 million passengers – 12% growth in 2013
Wizz Air, the largest low-cost airline in Central and Eastern Europe, announced that it carried 13.5 million passengers in 2013,… Read More »Wizz Air carried 13.5 million passengers – 12% growth in 2013
River cruises, Peru and other travel trends for 2014
The annual travel survey by the Travel Leaders Group found European river cruises to be the single hottest travel trend.… Read More »River cruises, Peru and other travel trends for 2014
Iran to attract 10 million foreign tourists every year
Iran’s tourism industry is booming, with more foreign travelers visiting the country than ever before. So much so that Iran’s… Read More »Iran to attract 10 million foreign tourists every year
Hotels try new concierge approach
At some Loews and Four Seasons hotels, you don’t have to pick up a phone to ask for towels, a… Read More »Hotels try new concierge approach
Wyndham Hotel Group has more than 100 Hotels in Germany now
Wyndham Hotel Group, the world?s largest hotel company with approx. 7,440 hotels and part of?Wyndham Worldwide Corporation, announced its portfolio… Read More »Wyndham Hotel Group has more than 100 Hotels in Germany now
Marriott tries to aim a younger crowd
J.W.?Marriott?Jr., the 81-year-old chairman of Marriott International, flew to London in September to inspect his company?s new jewel: Edition, a… Read More »Marriott tries to aim a younger crowd
The 2014 travel hotspots are winter resorts, New York and Brazil
The 2014 travel hotspots will reflect interest in major sporting events that will drive visitors to winter resorts inspired by… Read More »The 2014 travel hotspots are winter resorts, New York and Brazil
Three new hotels for Hilton in China
In 2012, Hilton Hotels & Resorts launched the Hilton Huanying program to attract Chinese travelers featuring amenities and services that… Read More »Three new hotels for Hilton in China
Mohegan Sun submits site plan for $1.3 billion Revere Casino
Mohegan Sun on Tuesday submitted its site application for a $1.3 billion resort casino on the grounds of Suffolk Downs… Read More »Mohegan Sun submits site plan for $1.3 billion Revere Casino
5 travel trends you’ll see on the high seas in 2014
Cruise line aficionados?are generally happy with their travel experiences and willing to pay for their island-hopping and sea-going vacation experience.According… Read More »5 travel trends you’ll see on the high seas in 2014
Preview 2014: Hotels
When it comes to prognosticating about the U.S. lodging industry in 2014, analysts are no longer fence-sitting — and, much… Read More »Preview 2014: Hotels
Accor to open second Berlin Sofitel
Accor is adding a second Berlin hotel to its luxury Sofitel brand in 2014. From February 1, Hotel Concorde Berlin… Read More »Accor to open second Berlin Sofitel
Convention center and 25-story hotel headed for area near Citi Field
A spacious convention center and 25-story hotel and apartment complex will soon rise on the site of a Corona car… Read More »Convention center and 25-story hotel headed for area near Citi Field
AerLingus Further Expands Shannon ? New York JFK Operation in S14
AerLingus is further expanding operations on?Shannon ? New York JFK?service from 30MAR14, as the airline adding 6th weekly service on… Read More »AerLingus Further Expands Shannon ? New York JFK Operation in S14
12 most anticipated hotel openings of 2014
Sparkly hotels opening around the world in 2014 come with features just as cool as their settings. Luxury bathroom products… Read More »12 most anticipated hotel openings of 2014