VisitBritain is set to welcome more than 120 international travel trade buyers for a series of educational visits across Britain.
Europe and Middle East tourism set to return to pre-pandemic level
After stronger than expected recovery last year, 2023 could see international tourist arrivals bounce back to pre-COVID-19 levels in Europe and the Middle East.
U.S. hotel construction up year over year for first time since late 2020
After 25 consecutive months of year-over-year declines, U.S. hotel construction increased slightly in December, according to pipeline data from STR.
Jono Hotels welcome Savvy European Travellers
Jono Hotels (‘Jono’), Thailand’s newest innovative hotel group dedicated to a new generation of digital nomads, invites savvy European explorers to rediscover ‘The Land of Smiles in 2023. Jono’s unique positioning as a fun, happy-go-lucky brand lets every guest squeeze the utmost out of their travels and uncover the heart and soul of their chosen destination.
Ace Hotels to be acquired by Sortis Holdings
Sortis Holdings, Inc — an ecosystem of innovative, experiential hospitality brands — has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ace Group International, along with its management company, Atelier Ace. With the acquisition, Sortis Holdings, Inc. will be ushering in a new chapter for the iconic brand in an era of cultural collaboration, innovation, and conscious growth, for both the company and the Ace Hotel brand at large.
PATA inducts travel industry pioneer Alwin Zecha into the Gallery of Legends
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is pleased to announce that Alwin Zecha, founder of the Pacific Leisure Group, has been inducted into the PATA Gallery of Legends. The Gallery of Legends Award is a special honor bestowed once every few years to recipients who were true pioneers in the travel and tourism industry in the Asia Pacific region. A ceremony was held today on Jan. 5, 2023 at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport where Zecha’s plaque was mounted joining the other honorees on the north side of the open-air walkway to the E Gates. Attendees included PATA Hawaii’s chair and board members and Zecha’s family. PATA CEO Liz Ortiguera’s remarks were delivered through PATA Hawaii Chair, Jennifer Chun.
UNWTO launches online gender equality training course
UNWTO, in collaboration with the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) and UN Women has launched a free online training course focused on gender equality within the tourism sector.
JW Marriott Hotel Berlin makes its mindful debut
JW Marriott Hotel Berlin Makes its Mindful Debut
Most Americans more likely to stay in hotels in 2023 vs. 2022
60% of Americans report being more likely to stay in hotels this year than in 2022, and hotels are the top lodging choice among those planning to travel for business and leisure in the next three months, according to new national Hotel Booking Index survey research commissioned by the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) and conducted by Morning Consult.
Transforming tourism by measuring its sustainability
The global MST effort responds to the urgent need for guidance to produce more credible and comparable data on the role of tourism for people, planet and prosperity. The data framework will empower policy makers and the private sector to shape innovative policies and transform business models.
