The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) have today announced a major new partnership, aligning to establish a structured framework for hotel sustainability, leading to GSTC Certification.
General Assembly concludes with clear vision for UNWTO and Tourism
Global tourism leaders have further advanced plans for a more ethical, diverse sector led by a growing UNWTO. The 25th session of the UNWTO General Assembly convened for a second day to examine, discuss and approve the Organization’s work, with a focus on expanding its global presence, ethics and legal frameworks and the role of public-private partnerships
Amora Beach Resort Phuket repositions as Five-Star modern lifestyle resort to meet luxury tourism demand
Amora Beach Resort Phuket receives extensive refurbishment costing THB 500 million (US$14 million) as part of its repositioning into a five-star modern lifestyle resort that meets the preferences of active and adventurous couples, friends and families. Located on a private 80m stretch on Bang Tao Beach, the 264-key resort is expected to re-open in December this year with newly built facilities.
Q3 Trading update to 30th September 2023
“Travel demand remained very healthy during the quarter, and I would like to thank all our teams for supporting another strong trading period. Q3 RevPAR increased 10% versus 2022 and 13% versus 2019, representing the fifth quarter of sequential improvement exceeding pre-pandemic highs. Greater China continued its excellent rebound with RevPAR now above 2019, which the Americas achieved in the second quarter of last year and EMEAA in the fourth quarter. Group-wide occupancy was 72%, just one percentage point behind 2019 which further confirms the near-complete return to pre-Covid levels of demand. Pricing remained very robust. As well as year on year RevPAR growth in each of our three regions, it was also pleasing to see rooms revenue growth for each of leisure, business and group travel.
Centara Reserve Samui wins prestigious Hotel Design of the Year 2023 Accolade
Centara Reserve Samui is delighted to announce it has been awarded Hotel Design of the Year 2023 at the Destination Deluxe Awards. This distinguished accolade underscores the resort’s dedication to innovative architectural and interior design, seamlessly blending luxury with nature.
2024 Budget Planning: What Is Top of Mind for Hotel Owners & Operators?
Budget season is upon us, and around the world hotel owners and operators are buried deep in data trying to come up with 2024 performance numbers.
InterContinental Lisbon makes a difference during IHG’s “Giving For Good” Month
Making a difference for the community is what drives the entire InterContinental Lisbon team, who came together to help those in need by preparing 1,000 meals in favour of ReFood and raising funds to support children from SOS Children’s Village and the Portuguese Association for Autism (APPDA). “Giving For Good” is the motto of several inspiring and supportive actions that took place at the five-star property for IHG’s philanthropic month.
Omni Hotels & Resorts has officially broken ground on the Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita
Set to open in Summer 2026, Omni Hotels & Resorts has officially broken ground on Omni Pontoque Resort at Punta de Mita, the brand’s first luxury resort in Mexico. This beachfront resort will feature 244 guest rooms and suites as well as two 4-bedroom villas with sweeping views of the Pacific Ocean. The resort will pay homage to the local culture rooted in the location’s natural surroundings.
Alliants makes immersive investment
Alliants, the expert in customer experience, has invested at pre-seed stage in immersive booking technology Travelvrse. The product will create greater…
Mumford Company posts strong third quarter closings
Mumford Company, a full-service hospitality brokerage advisory firm since 1978, announced today they completed a flurry of deals to close a robust third quarter of 2023. In the last few weeks, the firms closed several deals representing a broad range of property types throughout the United States.
