IHG Hotels & Resorts announces a strategic partnership with China UnionPay that offers a new level of digital convenience for travellers in Greater China. Through this partnership, holders of both domestically and internationally issued UnionPay credit cards can now complete pre-authorization without card presence for online reservations through IHG’s direct channels, such as the IHG APP and WeChat mini-program.
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa achieves the prestigious green globe certification
Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort & Spa announces its achievement in receiving the esteemed Green Globe Certification following a recent sustainability audit, solidifying its commitment to sustainable tourism. Green Globe, the world’s leading certification, recognizes organizations that demonstrate unwavering dedication to environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and sustainable operational practices.
Accor partners with Beautiful Destinations to unveil ‘For ALL The Travellers In You’ campaign
Global hospitality leader, Accor, has joined forces with leading content studio, Beautiful Destinations, to launch a groundbreaking campaign that uses video content to inspire wanderlust and reinforce brand love. The project, titled ‘For ALL The Travellers In You’, leverages innovative storytelling and dynamic content creation to showcase Accor’s leading brands and immersive destinations.
Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga, developed by 3H Group, Inc., breaks ground
Hyatt Hotels Corporation celebrates the groundbreaking of Caption by Hyatt Chattanooga in Tennessee, set to open in early 2026. Developed by 3H Group Inc. under a franchise agreement with Hyatt, the hotel in Chattanooga will uniquely combine the design and comfort of an upscale, lifestyle hotel with the self-activation capabilities of a select-service property. Following the debut of its first property in Memphis, Tenn. in 2022, the Caption by Hyatt brand is poised to grow in several more key markets this year, both in the United States and internationally.
VisitEngland announces Awards for Excellence finalists for 2024
VisitEngland has today, announced the finalists who will go forward to compete for the tourism industry’s annual national Awards for Excellence.
Expedia Group’s advertising solutions boost hotel and airline visibility and revenue during biggest global cultural moments
Expedia Group has revealed new data highlighting the impact of its advertising tools in boosting travel partners’ visibility on Expedia Group brands and increasing partner revenue during popular cultural events.
Travel Management Firm, TAG, soars higher with backing from ECI Partners
ECI Partners, the leading growth-focused mid-market private equity firm, today announces its investment in TAG, the market leading high-touch travel management company to the entertainment and corporate markets.
IHG Hotels & Resorts builds a new travel planner powered by Google Cloud AI
IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Google Cloud, today announced an expanded partnership that will fuel new customer experiences within the IHG One Rewards mobile app. With Google Cloud’s technologies, IHG will launch a generative AI-powered travel planning capability that can help guests easily plan their next vacation directly in the IHG One Rewards mobile app in a suite of new features that will launch in the second half of 2024, creating a more dynamic digital guest experience.
IHG Hotels & Resorts named to Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has been named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® 2024 List by Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine, coming in at No. 28. Earning a spot means that IHG Hotels & Resorts has surpassed rigorous benchmarks, establishing itself as one of the country’s best places to work.
Decoding travel jargon: From bleisure to rubbish tourism
Author and travel writer Paul Theroux had a very simple way of describing people who travel. He divided them into tourist and traveller, saying, “Tourists don’t know where they’ve been, travellers don’t know where they’re going.”
