Swiss-Belhotel International, the rapidly expanding global hotel management group, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with CTG Hotel, part of the largest tourism enterprise in China – China Travel Group. The partnership is set to significantly boost the Swiss-Belhotel International’s portfolio.
Marriott International and MGM Resorts International announce long-term license agreement
Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) and MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) announced today an exclusive long-term strategic licensing agreement and the creation of MGM Collection with Marriott Bonvoy, which will launch in October 2023, and encompass 17 of MGM’s unrivaled resorts, representing more than 40,000 rooms in Las Vegas and other cities across the U.S.
VisitBritain kicks off football tourism campaign in lead-up to FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023
The FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023 is fast approaching and VisitBritain is harnessing the opportunity to promote Britain as the home of football, kicking off a new campaign in Australia.
Accor empowers team at the Group’s first Pacific Leaders Conference
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, hosted its first ever Pacific Leaders EMPOWERED Conference and Awards with more than 400 general managers and senior leaders from Accor attending from Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, French Polynesia, and across the world.
Global Travel and Tourism deals decline 38.8%
Several factors are affecting deal activity, including rising interest rates, the looming fear of recession, and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 8 July
Due to constricted business travel during the Fourth of July, U.S. hotel performance fell from the previous week and showed weaker year-over-year comparisons, according to STR‘s latest data through 8 July.
Marriott International releases annual serve 360 report
Marriott International, Inc., today published its 2023 Serve 360 Report highlighting data as of year-end 2022 and shared the company’s continued progress on its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) efforts. Marriott’s sustainability and social impact platform, Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction, guides the company’s efforts toward its 2025 Sustainability and Social Impact Goals. The full report can be accessed on the company’s Serve 360 website. Key report takeaways can be seen in the video below.
VisitEngland survey shows visits overall to attractions in 2022 still down more than a third on 2019
VisitEngland has today published its Annual Survey of Visits to Visitor Attractions for 2022 showing that while visits overall to attractions across England last year showed recovery, numbers were still significantly down on pre-COVID levels.
Europe’s Tourism rebound continues into 2023, driven by strong travel enthusiasm
Europe’s tourism recovery is maintaining its momentum despite economic headwinds, reaching about 95% of 2019 levels of international tourist arrivals. Though inflation and increased travel costs are squeezing consumers’ wallets, travel spending is still prioritised over other discretionary expenses. The latest data available shows that one-quarter of reporting European destinations have surpassed pre-pandemic levels of foreign arrivals.
citizenM aims for 100% green building certifications
Award-winning hotel and lifestyle brand citizenM highlights the company’s latest achievements and priorities in its annual ESG report, including its focus on credible ESG data, sustaining high green building standards, rolling out salary transparency projects for employees, and an ambitious decarbonization plan across its global portfolio. Underscoring citizenM’s ongoing commitment to making change for environmentally and socially conscious travelers, the brand cements its position among those “who think purposefully about their impacts on the world.”
