This year, the report by Hotels.com covers three hotel dining items in addition to the Club Sandwich barometer, to make the Index a more comprehensive indicator of the costs associated with dining at hotels worldwide.
Marriott launches website to help meeting planners get creative
Similar to Pinterest, Marriott’s Meetings Imagined is a site where users can gather inspirational images to spark creativity and set out the objective of their meeting.
The Ritz-Carlton posts the 1,000 global travel tip on Foursquare
Gathered from concierge teams at each of its 89 hotels and resorts around the globe, The Ritz-Carlton “World Concierge” enables travelers to receive well-curated information as they ‘check-in’ at iconic landmarks.
TripAdvisor launches dedicated airport pages
Travellers will be able to get information about what to do, where to eat and where to stay at 200 major airports around the world.
Starwood invests $300 million in North America to make The Luxury Collection largest luxury brand
Following a $500 million restoration program in Europe, Starwood’s largest luxury brand is now focused on renovating and converting hotels throughout the U.S.
IHG launches series of mobile and in-hotel digital technology pilots
The initiatives are designed to reinforce how the group’s digital capabilities add value beyond the booking opportunity to stay connected with guests and develop more meaningful relationships with them.
Asia Pacific hotel construction pipeline a record breaker
The Asia Pacific region has more rooms under construction than all other regions of the world combined, with IHG, Hilton and Marriott leading the surge.
DoubleTree by Hilton launches open-air sleep-in cinema in UK
Brand is offering moviegoers at Luna outdoor screenings a chance to experience their favourite flicks from the comfort of the ‘DoubleTree by Hilton Suite’.
How business travelers treat themselves to “me time”
Going incognito and singing karaoke top the list of ways business travelers use small indulgences to escape from the monotony of the day-to-day routine.
Hidden habits of international travelers
A global survey by Travelzoo reveals the dirty little secrets of travelers who fessed up to taking hotel toiletries and peeing in the pool.
