Marriott International, Inc. announced the first three projects under its strategic cooperation agreement with Delonix Group, one of the leading China-based hospitality companies, are now underway. Anticipated to open in spring 2025, the first signed Tribute Portfolio Hotels are expected to mark the brand’s debut in three scenic destinations, and include the Grand New Century Hotel, Hangzhou Boao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, the Wonderland Resort, Hangzhou Jiande, a Tribute Portfolio Resort and the Grand New Century Hotel, Chongqing, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.
InnSpire partners with Optii Solutions to bring advanced AI to hotel backend operations
InnSpire, the leading provider of innovative hospitality technology solutions that help drive seamless, world-class guest experiences for some of the world’s most iconic hotels and brands, has announced a strategic partnership with Optii Solutions, a leading hotel operations and service delivery platform. Optii leverages machine-learning and predictive intelligence to automate and enhance hotel housekeeping, maintenance, service delivery, and operations management. Combined with InnSpire’s comprehensive guest journey platform, hotels can boost staff productivity and minimize costs, while elevating the overall guest experience.
Novotel Darwin CBD named first sustainable tourism certified urban business in Northern Territory
Novotel Darwin CBD has met globally recognised sustainable tourism standards to become the first hotel in the Northern Territory to achieve Ecotourism Australia’s prestigious Sustainable Tourism Certification and the eighth Accor property in Australia to be certified.
Amilla Maldives announces new partnership with local marine conservation NGO on World Turtle Day
Amilla Maldives marked World Turtle Day on 23 May 2024 by announcing a new partnership with local Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Atoll Marine Centre (AMC). Located in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, Amilla’s collaboration with AMC will offer guests the opportunity to learn about and participate in marine conservation efforts to research and protect turtles and their habitats.
TravelTech Show data reveals cost and time taken to implement new solutions are biggest challenges for travel technology buyers
With just one month to go until TravelTech Show opens its doors on 19 June, organisers of this year’s show have released further findings from its research, highlighting the challenges felt by buyers.
Driving a sustainable future: a Journey to Tomorrow
IHG Hotels & Resorts calls for collaboration across the hospitality industry, as it reiterates commitment to doing business responsibly.
VisitBritain/VisitEngland activity boosts economy by £1.26 billion, as agency sets out plans to grow value of tourism
Visitors spent an additional £1.26 billion across Britain as a result of activity by national tourism agency VisitBritain/VisitEngland, latest figures show.
Accor & Everyday Rewards announce points partnership
Accor and Everyday Rewards today announced a new partnership, enabling members of Accor’s lifestyle loyalty programme, ALL – Accor Live Limitless, to transfer their points to the Everyday Rewards program.
Dusit celebrates 75 years of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality with ‘The Art of Travel’ campaign
Dusit Hotels and Resorts, the hotel arm of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, is marking 75 years of Thai-inspired gracious hospitality by introducing ‘The Art of Travel’ – a special campaign featuring exclusive offers at selected Dusit properties across Thailand, Japan, the Maldives, China, and beyond, plus a social media contest giving participants the chance to win free stays plus pocket money at any Dusit hotel and resort worldwide.
VisitEngland joins forces with AccessAble to promote new tourism accessibility guides
VisitEngland is working with AccessAble to support hospitality and tourism businesses across England to provide detailed descriptions of their venue accessibility for visitors.
