Marriott’s loyalty program ranks No. 1
Marriott’s frequent-guest program ranks No. 1 among hotel loyalty programs, shows a new consumer survey released Friday. Marriott Rewards received… Read More »Marriott’s loyalty program ranks No. 1
Surveys, Polls and Research
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
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
London and Rome: Hottest International 2014 Summer Destinations
London and Rome are the two most popular summer destinations booked by ASTA travel agents internationally for travel this summer,… Read More »London and Rome: Hottest International 2014 Summer Destinations
Asian travel salaries on the rise
More than two thirds of travel industry employees have received a pay rise in the past 12 months, a new… Read More »Asian travel salaries on the rise
Global travel industry set for decade of sustained growth according to new report
The global travel industry is poised for a period of sustained growth over the next decade, driven in part by… Read More »Global travel industry set for decade of sustained growth according to new report
Top 3 Luxury Travel Companies of 2014
For an increasing number of travellers, luxury vacations are not only about experiencing new destinations in style, but also experiencing… Read More »Top 3 Luxury Travel Companies of 2014
China expected to overtake U.S. in business travel spending by 2015
China could surpass the U.S. as early as next year as the world’s biggest spender in business travel, a year… Read More »China expected to overtake U.S. in business travel spending by 2015
Is Airbnb the Hotel Industry?s Greatest Threat?
The rapid growth and popularity of Airbnb, which recently surpassed 10 million guest stays since its 2008 launch, has raised… Read More »Is Airbnb the Hotel Industry?s Greatest Threat?
Growth of global tourism noted at symposium
The growth of global tourism is the top trend in hospitality, reported Ben Stone, director of the Sonoma County Economic… Read More »Growth of global tourism noted at symposium
As megaresort trend fades, companies focus on luxury in ?small? settings
Las Vegas is getting smaller. That is, if you call 1,600-room and 1,100-room Strip hotels ?boutique? properties. By the end… Read More »As megaresort trend fades, companies focus on luxury in ?small? settings
Beyond the Peabody, Small Hotels Selling
Although we?ve seen blockbuster?hotel?sales like the $717 Peabody Hotel sale in Orlando last year, smaller investors are also looking at… Read More »Beyond the Peabody, Small Hotels Selling
More than $40 for a sandwich: The world’s costliest room service
If you are dining in a Helsinki hotel room, expect to part with around $42.25 for a club sandwich. A… Read More »More than $40 for a sandwich: The world’s costliest room service
Asia Pacific hotels enjoy good occupancy; Bangkok suffers
According to data compiled by STR Global, hotels in Asia Pacific experienced mostly positive performance results during February 2014 when… Read More »Asia Pacific hotels enjoy good occupancy; Bangkok suffers
TUI Travel in line with expectations
Prior to entering its close period ahead of reporting its Interim results for the six months ending 31 March 2014… Read More »TUI Travel in line with expectations
Number of International Association Meetings in the Middle East more than tripled in the last 10 years
Looking at aggregated figures for each five year period (to remove annual fluctuations), the number of regularly-occurring, internationally-rotating association meetings… Read More »Number of International Association Meetings in the Middle East more than tripled in the last 10 years
Travel & Tourism contributes 9.5% to the global economy in 2013
Travel & Tourism’s contribution to the world economy has grown for the fourth consecutive year and is expected to show… Read More »Travel & Tourism contributes 9.5% to the global economy in 2013
Tourism from France, UK and Spain losing ground to emerging markets
While French tourists remain the biggest spenders in Portugal, a title they have held since 2011 when overtaking their British… Read More »Tourism from France, UK and Spain losing ground to emerging markets