Fully embracing ‘Sustainability’ as one of the four key pillars of Dusit Graciousness, Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has rolled out a new group-wide sustainability initiative, Tree of Life, designed to ensure the company delivers on its promise to always have a positive impact wherever it sets foot.
Pipeline remains steady; 2025 Supply Growth Forecast is 1.5%
According to the Q2 2023 United States Construction Pipeline Trend Report by Lodging Econometrics (LE), at the close of the second quarter, the hotel construction pipeline stands at 5,572 projects/660,061 rooms, with projects up 7% year-over-year (YOY) and rooms up 6% YOY.
UNWTO: Rethinking agenda for African Tourism
Travel and Tourism leaders from across African continent joined representatives from international organizations and the private sector at the 66th meeting of the UNWTO Regional Commission for Africa, to focus on opportunities around tourism jobs and investments while also recognizing the vital need to address challenges including the climate crisis.
S Hotels & Resorts focuses on “3Ps” to become THB10 billion business
S Hotels and Resorts PCL, a leading hospitality investment and management company and the hospitality arm of Singha Estate PLC (SET: S) has started to write a historic new chapter as it aims to exceed THB 10 billion in revenue for the first time in 2023 – an increase of around 20% compared to last year’s impressive figure of THB 8.7 billion.
Ovolo growth plans prompt Sydney hotel sale plans
TriO Capital, the investment and asset management business of independent lifestyle hotel group Ovolo, is preparing to sell one of its boutique designer hotels in Sydney in a move to recycle capital to fund the group’s continued growth and expansion.
IHG Hotels in Portugal are awarded the prestigious green key certification
IHG Hotels in Portugal are delighted to announce that they have been awarded the prestigious Green Key Certification – a true testament to the hotels’ commitment to promoting sustainability in the travel and hospitality sectors. InterContinental Lisbon, InterContinental Cascais-Estoril, InterContinental Porto Palácio das Cardosas and Crowne Plaza Porto were all awarded this impressive accolade, further strengthening Lisbon’s hospitality industry’s dedication to protecting the environment.
Centara celebrates 40 years of excellence in hospitality, looks to bright future ahead
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is proudly celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Over the past four decades, Centara has grown from a single hotel in 1983, its flagship Centara Grand at Central Plaza Ladprao Bangkok, to a global hospitality brand with 93 properties across Asia and the Middle East.
Stay Hospitality selects Mews to automate + enhance growing hotel operations
Mews, the innovative hospitality cloud, has been chosen by Stay Hospitality to automate and enhance their growing hotel operations.
Marriott International announces the 2023 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence Honorees
Today, Marriott International announced the winners of the 2023 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence. Established in 1987 and named after Marriott’s founder, the J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence honor the company’s finest associates who represent key characteristics: achievement, character, dedication, effort and perseverance.
Radisson Hotel Group reports strong H1 growth across its expanded brand portfolio
Radisson Hotel Group has had a strong H1 2023 with strategic growth across the portfolio being delivered in APAC and in EMEA with milestone openings and signings. The Group also announced more offerings to its owners and guests with the inclusion of art’otel in its portfolio, blending art and lifestyle.
