Young space enthusiasts are the first astronauts-in-training on an unforgettable cosmic journey at Cora Cora Maldives! Astral Adventures has launched for all children from age 3 to 12 as a dedicated space camp to ‘Train like an Astronaut’. Ten local girls below the age of nine years of age from the nearby local Ungoofaaru school were chosen after a space quiz and postcard designing competition to join Cora Cora’s young adventurers from the resort.
Transactional marketing vs relationship marketing in the hotel industry
Building relationships with your guests can generate more revenue and build a strong name in the industry. Here are some examples of how you can focus on relationship marketing.
Travel & Tourism sector now worth more than quarter of a trillion sterling says WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2023 Economic Impact Research (EIR) today reveals the UK Travel & Tourism sector is forecast to exceed the 2019 peak this year.
Final sprint to a global standard on measuring the sustainability of tourism
In line with its commitment to promoting tourism as a catalyst for economic growth, inclusive development, and environmental sustainability, UNWTO is garnering consensus around the Statistical Framework for Measuring Sustainability of Tourism (MST).
Hawaii Life appoints new Vice President and Co-Owner
Hawaiʻi Life, the leading residential real estate brokerage in the state of Hawaii, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kahea Zietz to the position of vice president and co-owner. This new role accentuates her specialized expertise in overseeing the firm’s wide-ranging rental services, which include both short-term vacation rentals and long-term residential leasing, in addition to property management.
Visiting loved ones may drive tourism recovery
VFR has been dubbed the “sleeping giant” of the tourism industry; visiting friends and relatives is a grossly overlooked motive for travelling.
The Gwen Hotel appoints Jason Sundberg to Director of Bars & Restaurants
The Gwen (521 N. Rush St., Chicago), a Luxury Collection Hotel, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jason Sundberg. In this new leadership role as Director of Bars & Restaurants, Sundberg will execute the luxury hotel’s mission of delivering unparalleled guest experiences in the food and beverage space, injecting creativity and passion at every turn.
Hyatt announces plans for first Hyatt House Hotel in Australia
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into an agreement with an affiliate of Holder East Ltd for a Hyatt House hotel in Melbourne, Australia. Expected to open in 2025, the 97-guestroom Hyatt House South Melbourne will mark the entry of the Hyatt House brand in the country, demonstrating Hyatt’s growth of its select service brands in the Asia Pacific region.
The City of Raleigh selects Omni Hotels & Resorts for 550-Room Convention Hotel
The Raleigh City Council voted today to direct the City of Raleigh staff to enter into negotiations with Omni Hotels & Resorts, in partnership with Preston Hollow Community Capital and Provident Resources Group, to develop the highly anticipated convention hotel in the core of downtown Raleigh. The dynamic addition to the Raleigh skyline will be built on an over one-acre lot across from the Raleigh Convention Center and Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts at the end of Fayetteville Street. Expected to open in 2027, the Omni Raleigh Hotel will be a great addition to Omni’s growing portfolio of over 50 luxury hotels.
“Well” on the Way: IHG Hotels & Resorts’ EVEN Hotels continues momentum
EVEN Hotels – part of IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,200 destinations across 19 brands – is celebrating its growth momentum and positive response from guests and owners following the unveiling of its reimagined prototype and brand identity. The upscale, select service and wellness-focused brand plans to open seven additional U.S. properties by the end of 2024 – which will increase its national footprint by nearly 40 percent – while also integrating elements of its refreshed look and offerings throughout its portfolio.
