The five-star resort has been awarded the coveted Green Globe Certification for the second year running. Cora Cora Maldives remains the only hotel in the Raa Atoll to be Green Globe Certified – a true testament to the work and dedication the resort’s staff puts into creating and implementing its comprehensive sustainability plan.
Marriott Bonvoy expands with integration of City Express by Marriott
Marriott International today announced that City Express by Marriott properties has transitioned into the company’s award-winning travel program and marketplace, Marriott Bonvoy. Members can now earn points at nearly 150 additional hotels in the Caribbean and Latin America, further expanding choice and offerings.
Allyship, psychological safety and authenticity most valued at IHG
Allyship, psychological safety and authenticity are the most valued workplace considerations by IHG Hotels & Resorts employees in Thailand, according to a new survey.
Saudi Arabia is now leading the Middle East in sustainability
The Environmental Performance Index ranks 120 countries on their environmental health and the vitality of their ecosystems.
Three franchise companies in the U.S. dominate the hotel construction pipeline and openings through 2025
According to the most recent United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), in the second quarter of 2023, the franchise companies with the largest pipelines in the U.S. are Marriott International (Marriott) with 1,511 projects/181,632 rooms, Hilton Worldwide (Hilton) with record high project and room counts of 1,470 projects/164,848 rooms, and IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) with 811 projects/80,516 rooms. These three franchise companies comprise 68% of all projects in the total U.S. hotel construction pipeline.
Sheraton Hotels & Resorts continues to make strides in its global transformation in Asia Pacific
The transformation of Sheraton Hotels & Resorts – the most global brand within Marriott Bonvoy®’s portfolio of 31 extraordinary hotel brands – continues its momentum in Asia Pacific with five new properties demonstrating the brand’s modernized design concept in Rizhao, Ninghai, Beihai and Chengdu in China; Kagoshima in Japan. There are now 13 new builds and refurbishments in the region exemplifying the brand’s new design vision.
Atlanta and Dallas among top markets for new hotel openings through 2025
According to the United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE) for Q2 2023, the five markets with the largest hotel construction pipelines are Dallas with a record-high 184 projects/21,501 rooms, Atlanta with 141 projects/17,993 rooms, Phoenix with 119 projects/16,107 rooms, Nashville with 116 projects/15,346 rooms, and Los Angeles with 112 projects/17,797 rooms.
Marriott International and University of Maryland SAFE Center announce nationwide rollout of Hospitality training curriculum for survivors of trafficking
In recognition of World Day against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, Marriott International and the University of Maryland Support, Advocacy, Freedom, and Empowerment Center for Human Trafficking Survivors (the SAFE Center) today announced the nationwide expansion of Future in Training (FiT) Curriculum that seeks to equip survivors of human trafficking interested in embarking on careers in hospitality with necessary information and resources. The national rollout will span 11 metropolitan areas throughout the continental United States and is expected to train up to 150 survivors by July 2024.
Tharaldson Hospitality Management unveils the residence Inn Fairfield Napa, its 84th Hotel offering
Tharaldson Hospitality Management Unveils the Residence Inn Fairfield Napa, its 84th Hotel Offering Luxurious Accommodations in Fairfield, CA.
Marriott International reports second quarter 2023 results and raises full year outlook
Anthony Capuano, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, “With continued momentum in demand for global travel, we posted another quarter of outstanding results. Second quarter worldwide RevPAR increased 13.5 percent, aided by significant growth in all of our international regions, where RevPAR rose 39 percent. Greater China rebounded quickly once travel restrictions were lifted in January, with second quarter RevPAR surpassing pre-pandemic levels.
