Airbnb takes big chunk of London market
Airbnb represents a significant and growing share of the accommodations market in London, according to an analysis by STR Global.… Read More »Airbnb takes big chunk of London market
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San Franciscans ?vote on Airbnb?
San Franciscans voted Tuesday on a measure to limit short-term housing rentals in what is seen as a referendum on… Read More »San Franciscans ?vote on Airbnb?
Travel brokerage expands in Asia Pacific
Wholesale travel brokerage Tourico Holidays has doubled its inventory of ?ExclusiveDeals? ? or pre-purchased hotel room blocks ? in the… Read More »Travel brokerage expands in Asia Pacific
Dusit relaunches loyalty programme
Dusit International relaunches its Dusit Gold guest loyalty programme, designed to be simple and easy to use at participating hotels… Read More »Dusit relaunches loyalty programme
Terror takes toll on Tunisia hotels
At least 70 hotels have closed in Tunisia since September after two deadly jihadist attacks on foreign tourists, and more… Read More »Terror takes toll on Tunisia hotels
LateRooms booking website sold
TUI Group, the world?s largest leisure tourism group, has sold its British hotel booking website LateRooms to focus on its… Read More »LateRooms booking website sold
Airbnb?s spooky Parisian offer
No one has ever woken up alive in Airbnb’s latest rental offer, but then again, no one has ever spent… Read More »Airbnb?s spooky Parisian offer
Millennials embrace long-stay accommodation
Millennials (aged 18-34) use extended stay accommodation more than any other group, according to a study by The Global Business… Read More »Millennials embrace long-stay accommodation
Radisson rolls out the Blu carpet
Radisson Blu celebrates its fifth anniversary in Asia Pacific with a ?Blu Day? event. There are currently 44 Radisson Blu… Read More »Radisson rolls out the Blu carpet
Accor seals arena naming rights
AccorHotels signs a 10-year naming rights agreement for the Bercy Arena in Paris, one of the world?s five largest concert… Read More »Accor seals arena naming rights
Pritzker reinforces Cuba message
US Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker ? part of the family that created the Hyatt hotel fortune ? told Cuban officials… Read More »Pritzker reinforces Cuba message
Starwood targets aggressive Africa expansion
Starwood announces aggressive expansion in Africa and the Indian Ocean to increase its market penetration across the region. The company… Read More »Starwood targets aggressive Africa expansion
Airbnb set to double bookings
Airbnb is expected to double its nightly bookings this year, investors familiar with the company?s performance told Reuters – a… Read More »Airbnb set to double bookings
Ritz-Carlton named favourite luxury brand
A study of luxury hotel brands by London-based consultancy Luxury Branding names Ritz-Carlton as the world?s most popular luxury hotel… Read More »Ritz-Carlton named favourite luxury brand
Marriott Residence Washington completes renovations
Marriott?s Residence Inn Washington, DC Downtown completes renovations of its 202 guest suites which, according to the company, has ?transitioned… Read More »Marriott Residence Washington completes renovations
Courtyard by Marriott opens in Bogota
A 144-room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel opens in Bogota, Colombia. It is the closest hotel to the recently inaugurated new… Read More »Courtyard by Marriott opens in Bogota
Hotel chain considers Tunisia pull-out
A leading Spanish hotel operator is considering pulling out of Tunisia after extremist attacks that killed 59 tourists and devastated… Read More »Hotel chain considers Tunisia pull-out
InterCon?s kids menus upgraded in Latin America, Caribbean
InterContinental Hotels Group announces new menu additions to its Kids Eat Free programme at all Holiday Inn?Hotels & Resorts properties… Read More »InterCon?s kids menus upgraded in Latin America, Caribbean
@Expedia cleared to buy rival Orbitz
Expedia, the world’s largest online travel services company by bookings, has won US antitrust approval to buy rival Orbitz Worldwide… Read More »@Expedia cleared to buy rival Orbitz
Singapore tourism boss confident on arrivals
Singapore is sticking to its forecast for more than 15 million visitor arrivals this year, encouraged by a spurt in… Read More »Singapore tourism boss confident on arrivals