The new co-branded rewards card allows consumers to enjoy memorable stays and earn meaningful rewards that never expire, that don’t have blackout dates, and that have no category restrictions – unlike most chain programs.
UEFA Champions League generates 237,000,000€ in travel income
Cities with participating teams experience a boost in their hospitality sector which is only comparable to income from the convention industry.
Sheraton Grand Hotel Dubai opens
A towering 54 stories, the Sheraton Grand Hotel launches as part of a three-tower, mixed-use development that features a business centre, a rooftop swimming pool, and three restaurants.
Enchantment Group acquires The Cove Resort in Eleuthera, Bahamas
The 40-acre property, located on the island’s northern end on the Caribbean Sea, is just 45 minutes from South Florida.
Dusit enters Shanghai
Dusit Fudu will bring a luxury Dusit Thani hotel and a serviced residence under the Dusit Princess label to the Shanghai market.
DoubleTree by Hilton brand launches in Santiago, Chile
The 226-room hotel offers works of celebrated Chilean artists throughout the property, including a striking hanging wood sculpture in the lobby.
Third Holiday Inn Express under IHG and Pro Invest Partnership to open in Adelaide
The 245-room new build hotel will be situated in Adelaide’s Central Business District (CBD).
Fairmont announces two new hotels in Egypt
New Fairmont and Swissôtel projects support FRHI’s global expansion plan to grow by 50 per cent over the next five years.
Hotel industry house profit reaches all-time high in 2014
Hotel industry revenue levels topped an estimated US$176 billion in 2014, which is nearly US$14 billion more than 2013, according to STR Analytics’ 2015 Hotel Operating Statistics (HOST) Almanac.
What users want from hospitality and travel smartphone apps
Guests are particularly interested in using mobile for room-ready notifications, requesting room amenities, hotel services and rooms upgrades.
