Moxy Hotels And Sanctuary Team Up For Astrological Travel
Planning your holiday adventures according to your star sign, known as astrological travel, may seem a little quirky, but its popularity is growing by leaps and bounds…
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Moxy Hotels And Sanctuary Team Up For Astrological Travel
Planning your holiday adventures according to your star sign, known as astrological travel, may seem a little quirky, but its popularity is growing by leaps and bounds…
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The new normal, travel companies temper expectations for 2024
The buzzword from travel companies for 2024 is "normal."…
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4 key trends shaping the local hotel industry in South Africa
According to Robert Chifunyise, the General Manager at The Catalyst Hotel by Newmark, 2023 brought forth transformative trends that shaped South Africa’s hospitality sector that will also continue to redefine the industry further in 2024…
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Hotels record highest brand penetration in a decade, but demand may face challenge in India
Top-branded hotels are increasing their supply of rooms, but hotel chains could witness some demand squeeze as the inflow of foreign tourists is not back to pre-COVID levels, while in some metro markets, occupancies are lower due to pressure in the…
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TikTokers are booby-trapping their hotel rooms in the name of safety
Creators are going viral with elaborate “Home Alone”-style barricading…
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TUI reveals new hotel line to encourage guests to live in the moment with ‘The Mora’
Brand strategy agency DesignStudio sought to diversify TUI Hotels & Resorts’ portfolio with a luxury hotel line that focuses on being in the moment…
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Iberostar launches competition to celebrate unveiling of new agent website
Iberostar Hotels and Resorts has unveiled a new ‘One Stop Shop’ for travel agents, providing all the information sales consultants need in one easy-to-use site…
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Back to the future: why going retro is London’s biggest 2024 dining trend
Whether it's ceaseless Bistrofication, diaspora chefs honouring cultural staples, or upscaled school puddings, it's no secret that classics are making a comeback…
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Sustainability Marketing Just Got Tricky, And Better
I’ve been in sustainability/purpose long enough to witness the growth of greenwashing infect marketing, but also to develop some immunity-boosting strategies against it…
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Hilton Partners With Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Hilton and Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) have announced a strategic partnership that will expand the luxury experiences offered by Hilton as SLH properties join the hotels of the growing Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Conrad Hotels &…
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ASIA, TOTAL EXTENDED-STAY HOTELS ACHIEVED FOURTH QUARTER MILESTONES IN 2023
TOTAL EXTENDED-STAY HOTELS achieved new fourth-quarter milestones in 2023, setting records in supply, demand, ADR, RevPAR, and room revenues, according to The Highland Group…
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Downtown Sarasota's Hotel Indigo rebranded by IHG Hotels & Resorts
Sarasota's Hotel Indigo — a 95-room hotel that opened in 2006 — has been rebranded to voco Sarasota. The branding change occurred late last year without major fanfare or corporate announcement…
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U.S. hotel profitability gains led by full-service chains, major markets
Overall, 14 of the top 25 markets reported double-digit increases in GOPPAR. Improvement in group business, especially across the Top 25 Markets and upper-upscale chains, drove growth in U.S…
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Hotel prices rise most in Antalya last year
Antalya, Türkiye’s famous holiday destination, led the increase in hotel prices last year, according to the data from the Hotel Association of Türkiye (TÜROB)…
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Hilton and The BRIT Awards announce new partnership
LONDON – Hilton and The BRIT Awards 2024 with Mastercard have announced an exciting new partnership, offering access for Hilton Honors members to get close to the biggest names in music…
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MACAU HOTEL OCCUPANCY IN 2023 GROWS TO 81.5% AMID SURGE IN VISITORS ARRIVALS
Hotel occupancy in 2023 went up by 43.1 percentage points year-on-year to 81.5% amid economic recovery following border reopening in January 2023…
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Survey - Cleanliness more important than menu for restaurant diners
The number one deal breaker when it comes to eating out isn’t expensive prices or rude wait staff — it’s cleanliness, according to a new survey…
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Return-to-office traffic is fueling a catering boom in 2024
Chains like Cracker Barrel, BJ’s and Wings & Rings will continue to lean into the profitable channel this year after seeing double-digit growth in 2023. From office settings to private events, catering demand is growing dramatically…
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In the latest thought-provoking episode of "The Unfamiliar Shift with Ariela," listeners are treated to an insightful journey into the heart of boutique hospitality, led by the seasoned entrepreneur Cory Schisler and his partners, Jay and Kyle…
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Insights from the Customer: How Feedback Drives Quality in the Hospitality & Tourism Industry
Customer feedback can be a key component to driving quality in the hospitality and tourism sectors. Here’s how four key players from these industries approach feedback to drive satisfaction and attract more visitors…
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Hotel trends that are on the rise Industry experts make their predictions for the coming year
Booking a holiday is a surefire way to alleviate the dreaded January Blues. Getting a city break or sunny escape in the diary – even if it’s still a little way off right now – gives you something to look forward to…
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Hotels.com is a ‘matchmaker’ in new global ad campaign
A Hotels.com spokesperson said the campaign is “meant to build favorability and consideration among travelers to book with one of our hotel partners through the Hotels.com app.”…
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Essentials of Branding for Hotels
Imagine walking into a hotel and being greeted not just by a friendly face at the reception but by an experience so uniquely tailored to your preferences that you feel like the entire place was built just for you…
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Ikos Resorts unveils brand campaign celebrating Greek hospitality
Ikos Resorts has unveiled a new brand campaign for 2024 celebrating Greek hospitality…
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