Following a record-breaking first quarter, leading hotel group Choice Hotels Asia-Pac has reported consistent year-on-year growth across key metrics in the second quarter of 2023.
The Dolder Grand in Zurich named Gault Millau Hotel of the Year 2024
GaultMillau Editor-in-Chief Urs Heller: “A destination that wins the title ‘Hotel of the Year’ twice in eight years must be doing something extraordinary. The Dolder Grand has delivered. We were delighted by the new MIKURIYA Japanese restaurant and the fascinating garden restaurant blooms. The jewel in the house is The Restaurant, which holds 19 points and two stars.” The two masterminds who have turned the luxury city resort into a food haven are General Manager Markus Granelli and Culinary Director Heiko Nieder.
Choice Hotels International enables members of choice privileges to get closer to the action
Choice Hotels International, Inc. and LEARFIELD, the leading media and technology company in college sports, announced the second season of Choice Privileges Experiences kicks off today, enabling members of Choice Privileges to redeem points for exclusive college football and basketball gameday experiences during the 2023-2024 season. As Choice continues to reinvigorate its award-winning loyalty program to offer more earning and redeeming opportunities for members, the company is expanding on last year’s Choice Privileges Experiences to include 18 total schools, 47 total redeemable experiences, Gold and Silver VIP Gameday opportunities and complimentary hotel stays for participating Gold VIP Gameday Experiences.
Rajan Datar to MC Summit on Culture & Heritage in Tourism
Rajan Datar, the award winning TV broadcaster familiar to BBC UK and BBC World viewers, will MC opening and closing sessions at the inaugural Global Leaders Summit presented by the World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage.
IHG Hotels & Resorts launches IHG LIFT program to drive growth opportunities for diverse owners in the US and Canada
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, today introduced IHG LIFT, an owner growth program focused on creating more hotel development support for historically under-represented groups within the hospitality industry, and further diversifying IHG’s hotel owner community. The company’s new program will help unlock common barriers to hotel ownership among these groups and empower diverse owner-entrepreneurs for success.
Accor and Peloton announce Australia’s first hotel partnership to incentivise health and fitness while travelling
Australians will now be able to earn more than just endorphins after a workout when travelling, with leading fitness brand, Peloton, and Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, announcing a new partnership today.
US leads Global Travel & Tourism rebound says WTTC
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), together with WTTC members ForwardKeys and Mabrian Technologies, today unveiled new insights into the strong expansion of the U.S. Travel and tourism sector.
Nomadix Hospitality Leader Mike Gray named to HTNG Vendor Advisory Council
Nomadix® Inc., bringing connected experiences to life, today announced its Global Vice President of Strategic Partnerships, Mike Gray, has been re-elected for a third term to the HTNG Vendor Advisory Council. This leadership group is an important link between the vendor community, hoteliers and AHLA, as they tackle critical technology needs and shape priorities for the hospitality industry. Nomadix supports the efforts of this council and Gray’s continued dedication to the industry.
CENTEL earns three prestigious accolades at the IAA Awards for listed companies 2022-2023
Central Plaza Hotel Public Company Limited (CENTEL), Thailand’s leading hotel and restaurant operator, received three prestigious accolades in the Travel & Hospitality category at the IAA Awards for Listed Companies 2022-2023 held by the Investment Analysts Association, further solidifying the group’s 40-year legacy and position as a leader in the industry.
Record 9.7 million Brits are planning a holiday at home this August Bank Holiday, bringing a £2.7 billion economic boost
VisitEngland’s August Bank Holiday Trip Tracker survey, published today, shows that 9.7 million Brits are definitely planning an overnight holiday trip in the UK this Bank Holiday weekend, bringing an estimated £2.7 billion boost to the economy.
