Radisson Hotel Group expands its portfolio of bold, art and design-inspired hotels with the inclusion of art’otel in the Radisson Hotel Group’s brand portfolio, growing to ten distinct brands under one overarching umbrella. Across the brand spectrum, the Group offers inspiration through travel with authentic and engaging cultural experiences that allow travelers to feel part of each local art and design community.
Hotel Construction pipeline growth in China picks up with the return of travel
According to the latest China Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), China’s total hotel construction pipeline stands at 3,659 projects/680,959 rooms at the end of Q1‘23, down 1% by projects and 3% by rooms year-over-year (YOY). While project counts may be down YOY, domestic and international travel gained significant momentum during the first quarter. The reopening of borders and national holidays has largely aided in the increased demand for travel accommodations, which is expected to continue this upward trajectory through the second quarter. As a matter of fact, in Q1, the country’s economy grew the fastest it had in over a year, showing people are eager to return to travel and normalcy.
PATA signs MOU with the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO)
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), to promote and strengthen shared interests between the two organisations in the areas of market access, innovative events, membership and communications to name a few.
The Backend of the Latin America Hotel Construction Pipeline grows and renovations and brand conversions tick upward
According to Lodging Econometrics’ (LE’s) Construction Pipeline Trend Report for Q1 2023, the hotel construction pipeline in Latin America, quarter-over-quarter, has increased 2% by projects and 3% by rooms. The Latin America hotel construction pipeline, at the close of Q1 2023, stands at 546 projects/90,139 rooms, however, down slightly 3% by projects and 2% by rooms year-over-year (YOY).
NECSTouR President Peter De Wilde meets EU Commissioner Thierry Breton in European Tourism Day 2023 in Brussels
After a few weeks of taking the presidency of the NECSTouR Peter De Wilde, had a fruitful encounter with EU Commissioner Thierry Breton at the European Tourism Day 2023 organised in Brussels by the European Commission.
2nd World Sports Tourism Congress: Tourism and Sports united for sustainability
The 2nd edition of the World Sports Tourism Congress (WSTC), organized by UNWTO, Government of Croatia through its Ministry of Tourism and Sport, and the Affiliate Member Croatian National Tourist Board, brought together experts and leaders from across the sports and tourism sectors, alongside representatives of destinations and businesses. Held under the theme “Tourism and Sports United for Sustainability”, the Congress focused on key issues such as sports tourism’s economic impact and its contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG).
GBTA commends Biden Administration ending Covid-19 vaccination requirements for Non-U.S. Travelers
The Global Business Travel Association, the voice of the global business travel industry, supports the decision and recent announcement by the Biden Administration to no longer require non-U.S. travelers entering the United States via air, land and seaports of entry to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination upon request.
European Tourism regains lost ground despite persistent headwinds
European tourism demand entered 2023 on a strong footing despite ongoing challenges, with international tourist arrivals 18% below 2019 levels. This is according to the latest edition of the ‘European Tourism Trends & Prospects’ quarterly report from the European Travel Commission (ETC), which monitors Europe’s tourism recovery, macroeconomic developments and other major factors having an impact on the European tourism outlook.
UNWTO’s new assessment of pandemic-related travel restrictions
UNWTO has welcomed the end of the public health emergency phase for COVID-19 with a summary analysis of the travel restrictions introduced in response to the pandemic.
IHG Hotels and Resorts signs MOU with the Saudi Tourism Authority to accelerate growth of tourism
IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels, across 18 distinct brands, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) at the Arabian Travel Market 2023.
