The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) commemorated World Tourism Day in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Tourism Company, highlighting the exceptional growth and commitment of Puerto Rico in promoting sustainable travel.
UNWTO gears up to host world’s top tourism authorities at crucial general assembly
With one week to go until the start of its 25th General Assembly, sector leaders have joined international organizations in commending UNWTO’s role in guiding tourism through crisis and into recovery and transformation.
Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future: The 2023 WTTC Global Summit
In a milestone event that promises to reshape the contours of the global Travel & Tourism sector, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today unveils the bold theme and agenda for WTTC’s 23rd Global Summit taking place in Kigali, Rwanda: “Building Bridges to a Sustainable Future”.
UNWTO strengthens links between Agriculture, Gastronomy and Tourism
The promotion and preservation of local products, the contribution of tourism to sustainable development, innovation and food waste all took center stage as UNWTO and BCC, also welcomed more than 300 online participants from 50 countries.
Sheraton Hotels & Hello Sunshine’s reese’s book club to bring global communities together through a shared love of books
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts is turning the page once again with today’s unveiling of the storied brand’s new program Gatherings by Sheraton. The weekly experiences aim to help guests and locals feel inspired by the stories and cultures of communities around the world, and ultimately get more out of their travels. As part of the initiative, Sheraton and Reese’s Book Club (RBC), a part of Candle Media’s Hello Sunshine, have partnered to launch the first-ever Reese’s Book Club x Sheraton Lobby Library at select Sheraton locations worldwide.
Thailand secures 405 leads at ITCMA 2023 debut of Pattaya’s City Package
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) led the Thai Team to an outstanding finish at the recent IT&CMA in Bangkok with a total of 405 leads across three exhibition areas, while Pattaya, one of Thailand’s MICE Cities, debuted its City Package at the show to lure overseas groups.
Centara and SCG Energy join forces to pave the way for ‘Smart Hotels’ with renewable energy
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, has formalised a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SCG Cleanergy Company Limited, a service provider of solar energy solutions for industrial sites, hotels, hospitals, and department stores across Thailand. This significant partnership marks Centara’s dedication to embracing the “Smart Hotel” concept by integrating “Smart Energy”, a sustainable and clean electrical technology, throughout its extensive portfolio of hotels and resorts.
M Social Phuket introduces a new era in Hospitality
Patong’s hospitality scene is set to reach new heights with the grand opening of M Social Phuket, a dynamic addition to the island’s hotel offerings. Situated in the heart of Patong, M Social Phuket combines trendy aesthetics, modern amenities, and seamless technology to redefine the way travelers experience Phuket.
Hyatt and Headspace expand collaboration to include colored noise content to support guests
Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Headspace announced today the expansion of the collaboration between Hyatt and Headspace to continue supporting guests’ wellbeing with new colored noise content for World of Hyatt members and guests. Beginning October 11, Hyatt will be the only hospitality company to offer guests and members a complimentary sampling of relaxing sounds from Headspace’s premium colored noise collection. Available via the World of Hyatt App and in-room televisions at select properties across the U.S., Canada and Mexico, this spectrum of sounds can help you drift off, relax or focus. Whether at home or on the road, those looking to complement their mental health and wellbeing can focus on winding down from the busy day, decreasing stress and improving their sleep with science-backed mindfulness and meditation content. Science has proven that mindfulness can have positive impacts on mental health. In fact Headspace has been shown to have favorable outcomes of interventions including reduced stress, improved focus, increased compassion, decreased aggression, and increased positivity.
Choice Hotels International to Report 2023 Third Quarter Results on November 7, 2023
Choice Hotels International, Inc. one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, will report its 2023 third quarter earnings results at approximately 6:30 a.m. EST on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. The company will also hold a conference call at 10 a.m. EST, during which Patrick Pacious, president and chief executive officer, and Scott Oaksmith, chief financial officer, Choice Hotels, will discuss the company’s performance.
