People booking hotel stays now look for something beyond basic comfort. They want their entire stay to support their well-being, from restful sleep to healthy meals. When hotels build wellness into each part of their service, they create memorable stays that keep guests coming back. Good wellness programs do more...
Meetingmax Partners with aRes Travel to Streamline Post-Cutoff Hotel Bookings
Vancouver, BC – Meetingmax, the leading provider of event room block management software, has announced a strategic partnership with aRes Travel to address the growing challenges of post-cutoff hotel bookings. This collaboration offers event managers an innovative solution to ensure no attendee is left without accommodations, even after the contracted...
Invest Now or Pay the Price: UK Tourism Losing its Global Position
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today issued a stark warning to the UK Government: the UK’s successful Travel & Tourism industry faces stagnation and long-term decline.
Post-election clarity and ADR increases likely to sustain hotel performance through 2025 amid modest demand growth
The US lodging sector is expected to experience muted growth in 2025, driven by moderate increase in average daily room rates and stable occupancy levels, resulting in an annual increase in revenue per available room of 1.5%. Despite stagnant supply levels over the past few quarters, new construction projects are...
International tourism recovers pre-pandemic levels in 2024
With 1.4 billion international tourist arrivals recorded globally, 2024 marked the recovery of international tourism from the worst crisis in the sector’s history. A majority of destinations welcomed more international tourists in 2024 than they did before the pandemic, while visitor spending also continued to grow strongly.
AAHOA Breaks $1 Million Fundraising Milestone for Political Action Committee in One Single Year
AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) proudly announces a historic milestone: the AAHOA Political Action Committee (PAC) raised a record-breaking $1 million for the rst time ever in one single year in 2024, putting the AAHOA PAC at a total of $1.5 million for the 2023-2024 PAC Cycle. This achievement...
Six Senses properties certified by Control Union, a GSTC-Accredited Certification Body
Six Senses has received the highest level of certification by Control Union – a certification body accredited by the Global Sustainable Tourism Council. Six Senses properties* underwent an extensive audit by Control Union to verify their efforts in sustainability planning, reducing negative environmental impacts, enhancing cultural heritage, and maximizing social...
The Tide Resort to rebrand as Amari The Tide Bangsaen, Thailand
A beachfront retreat in Thailand, just over an hour from Bangkok, offering breathtaking coastal views
Amari Vientiane, Laos – Scheduled to open March 2025
Amari Vientiane, set along the serene banks of the Mekong River, is poised to become a standout destination for travellers seeking luxury and cultural immersion.
WEF: How business travel is reinventing carbon pricing by embedding economic theory
In an era where we need our sustainability efforts to make a real, tangible impact, carbon pricing is overdue for an overhaul. Organizations can integrate carbon pricing into their business strategy to make economic growth compatible with climate action.