Trip.com has had average annual app order growth of 127%; from 2020-2022 average monthly hotel orders increased by 21 % YoY and average monthly flight orders grew by 154% YoY. Trip.com has had an average annual app install growth of 101% and was listed in the top ten most downloaded OTA apps in H1 2022
The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne announces debut date
“We are thrilled to bring The Ritz-Carlton brand to Melbourne,” Antony Page, GM, The Ritz-Carlton, Melbourne said.
Third Quarter trading update to 30 September 2022
Q3 group RevPARa +28% vs 2021; +2.7% vs 2019, with Americas +6.8%, EMEAA (0.1)% and Greater China (20.0)%
Average daily rate +13% vs 2021, +11% vs 2019; occupancy +8%pts vs 2021, -6%pts vs 2019
Gross system size growth +4.3% YOY; opened 8.0k rooms (51 hotels) in Q3, similar to Q2 and ahead of Q1
Underlying removal rate -1.7% YOY; removals YTD equate to an annualised underlying rate of -1.3%
Net system size growth +2.6% YOY on an adjusted basis
The global system of 888k rooms (6,061 hotels); 67% across midscale segments, 33% across upscale and luxury
Signed 13.2k rooms (89 hotels) in Q3, similar to Q2 and last year; global pipeline of 278k rooms, +2.9% YOY
Seychelles crowned the 29th annual World Travel Awards
Seychelles was acclaimed as the “Indian Ocean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination 2022” during the 29th annual World Travel Awards.
The Farm at San Benito unveils the Mahogany luxury residences
Long acclaimed for its integrative, science-based medical and wellness treatments, The Farm at San Benito in Lipa City, Batangas, heightens the experience by adding the latest premium feature to its well-rounded approach to hospitality and healing. This summer, The Farm unveils the Mahogany Luxury Residences to make extended stays a true experience in sheer comfort, indulgence, and beauty. This complex is made up of a stylish 2-story residence villa, built amid a natural forest grove hemmed by verdant foliage and overlooking the majestic ridges of Mt. Malarayat.
WTTC announces speakers for 22nd Global Summit in Saudi Arabia
The government of Saudi Arabia has been instrumental in the recovery of the Global Travel & Tourism sector following two years of crisis.
Dusit Hotels and Resorts becomes first hotel chain in Thailand to offer 100% organic rice
Following a ‘Farm-to-Table’ concept, the company is working directly with farm collectives in northeastern Thailand to source the finest
organic Jasmine rice for use in its restaurants and staff canteens – all while supporting sustainable development.
Hotel pipeline down globally, except for Middle East & Africa
Middle East & Africa was the only world region to show an increase in overall hotel pipeline activity at the end of the third quarter, according to September 2022 data from STR.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 15 October
U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week and produced mixed comparisons with 2019, according to STR‘s latest data through 15 October.
SLH inks brand partnership with La Vie Hotels and resorts
Small luxury hotels of the world (SLH) have announced a strategic brand partnership with la vie hotels and resorts (La Vie) to provide bespoke tailor-made hotel management services for independent luxury hotels across the Asia Pacific region.
