U.S. Travel Association issued the following statement on the Departments of Justice and Transportation inquiry on the state of competition in air travel.
Visit the Deetz Residence from Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
It’s showtime! More than 30 years after her first haunted soiree, Delia Deetz is hosting again – and she’s still the (after)life of the party.
IHG’s Atwell Suites Expands Footprint with Three New Hotels in Dynamic Travel Hubs
Atwell Suites announced expansion of its U.S. presence with the upcoming openings of three new hotels in Kansas City, Mo., Henderson, Nev., and Fort Worth, Texas. These additions build upon previously opened properties in Miami, Denver and Austin, further expanding IHG Hotels & Resorts’ all-suites, upper-midscale hotel brand.
voco Hotels Launches Birdie Bean, a Fun New Coffee Brand for Travelers
voco Hotels, a premium hotel brand under IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), has launched a new coffee brand called Birdie Bean. Using organic coffee beans sourced from Pu’er, Yunnan, the brand combines local specialty ingredients to uphold its commitment to environmental sustainability and provide guests with diverse experiences. The first...
UN Tourism Launches National Open Innovation Challenge in Collaboration with France
UN Tourism has announced the UN Tourism National Open Innovation Challenge, in partnership with France. This groundbreaking collaboration marks a significant milestone as it is the first time UN Tourism and the Government of France have joined forces to empower innovation and entrepreneurship in the sector.
77% of global markets grew RevPAR against last year, Japan generating more momentum
STR’s global "bubble chart" update for the four weeks ending 12 October 2024 shows 77% of markets with year-over-year growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR). That was a substantial 14-point increase in the proportion of global hotel markets experiencing matched period RevPAR gains in last month’s update.
ITB Asia 2024 solidifies its position as the must-attend event for travel professionals in APAC
Asia’s leading travel trade show concluded with remarkable success, hosting over 45,000 business appointments, attracting more than 18,500 attendees from 85 countries, and featuring 1,950 exhibitors. Additionally, over 1,400 high-quality buyers contributed to a dynamic business and networking environment. 160 top speakers shaped the future of travel at the ITB...
New 130-Key Hyatt Centric Opens in the Dominican Republic
Hyatt announced today the opening of Hyatt Centric Santo Domingo, the first Hyatt Centric branded hotel in the Caribbean. Located within the stylish Ensanche Piantini neighborhood, this new lifestyle property welcomes savvy business and leisure travelers to explore the historical and modern sites in the Dominican Republic’s capital, from high-end...
Talking Hotel Cap Rates
This month, I am using an article authored by Erich Baum, Senior Vice President at HVS. Working at HVS for over 30 years, Erich has performed appraisal and consulting assignments in 47 of the 50 states, as well as Mexico and the Caribbean. Because of his range of experience, Erich...
10 excellent Black Friday campaign examples for hotels
They’re coming! The best 2024 Black Friday offers and discounts are landing in your email inbox soon. Chances are you will find one or more offers that will draw your attention and encourage you to make a purchase.