Rome is a city filled with masterpieces. From the paintings of Caravaggio and Raphael to the sculptures of Bernini and the films of Federico Fellini – it is the cradle from which all that is best about Italy has emerged. So, the Eternal City was the perfect fit for the opening of the latest EDITION.
More Than Two-thirds of Asia Pacific’s Gen Z and Millennials Intend to Holiday Closer to Home
A regional survey by global luxury hospitality leader Marriott International has coined a term to describe a new generation of travelers set to disrupt the industry over the next few years. ‘Native Explorers’ recognizes a tribe of affluent millennial and Gen Z travelers in Asia Pacific who are bucking the trend by traveling in reverse order to generations before them. While their predecessors may be saving up for more costly long-haul travel later in life, Native Explorers are already well-traveled at a younger age, with one in four notching up no less than two continents outside of Asia Pacific by the time they hit 26. Despite having the means, Native Explorers claim they will be spending their travel dollars closer to home for at least the next two years, as 85% believe that they have yet to fully discover all the region has to offer.
Hotel Bellevue celebrates becoming the newest member of preferred Hotels and Resorts
Hotel Bellevue on Lošinj Island in Croatia is the newest member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts and the first PTG member in Croatia!
PATA informal workers programme concludes in Indonesia
Commencing in 2021 and organised by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), the Informal Workers Programme was designed to assist the informal tourism sector to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic and increase resilience through new knowledge and skills. Whereas the focus of the 2021 programme in Bangkok was to help prepare informal workers for the reopening of international tourism and safety; in Bali and Jakarta, the needs analysis showed that informal workers required new skills to better manage their businesses.
GBTA expands presence in Asia Pacific with new advisory board
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), the world’s premier business travel and meetings trade organization, continues to increase its commitment to global business travel with the establishment of a new regional GBTA Advisory Board in Asia Pacific. This strategic move aims to enhance GBTA’s presence and growth by engaging valuable local guidance and expertise to best serve members and partners in the region.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 24 June
U.S. hotel performance remained mostly flat from the previous week, and year-over-year comparisons remained mixed, according to STR‘s latest data through 24 June.
UNWTO: Tourism Investments in the Americas a Defining Priority
Against the backdrop of the meeting of its 68th Regional Commission for the Americas in Quito, Ecuador, UNWTO hosted the Seminar on Sustainable Investments to explore the main challenges and opportunities around this topic in the region.
UNWTO welcomes members of the Americas to Ecuador
Tourism leaders from across the Americas committed to a more ethical, inclusive tourism as the sector bounces back to drive economic recovery across the region. The 68th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for the Americas brought together high-level delegations from 20 countries.
PowerGo to provide charging solutions for Radisson Hotel Group
PowerGo has partnered with Radisson Hotel Group, the international hotel chain with over 1,150 hotels in operation and under development to provide charging solutions at approximately 300 hotels across European countries in the coming years as part of Radisson Hotel Group’s Green Mobility Mindset initiative.
Nomadix is bringing connected experiences to life at HITEC Toronto
Nomadix® Inc., bringing connected experiences to life, today announced it is demonstrating its new technology solutions and feature enhancements in booth #231 at HITEC Toronto, June 26-29. Nomadix will showcase its “Better Together” strategy of delivering a portfolio of connectivity and engagement solutions for hospitality and adjacent markets of multi-tenant, retail and more.
