IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hospitality companies, introduces Vignette Collection to the UK with the signing of The Halyard at Ropewalks Liverpool, Vignette Collection in partnership with Molo Hotels.
KSL Resorts unveils New Sustainability Program
KSL Resorts announced today it has launched a new sustainability program – “On Purpose” – to be rolled out amongst its portfolio of 11 world class destination hotels and resorts, among them Camelback Resort (Pocono Mountains, PA); Vespera Resort on Pismo Beach, CA; Fairmont Grand Del Mar (San Diego, CA); Silverado Resort and Spa (Napa, CA); and Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina.
U.S. hotel pipeline shows confidence in business travel
Upper upscale hotels, the property types most associated with business travel, are well represented in the U.S. development pipeline. The volume of projects in the segment points to confidence in the future of business travel, according to STR.
Marriott International announces release date for first quarter 2023 earnings
Marriott International, Inc. will report first quarter 2023 earnings results on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at approximately 7:00 am Eastern Time (ET). The company will hold a conference call for the investment community on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at 8:30 am ET. Marriott International’s President and Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Capuano, as well as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President, Development, Leeny Oberg, will discuss the company’s performance.
Mexico’s Tlaxcala State joins the UNWTO Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories
UNWTO has announced Tlaxcala’s Sustainable Tourism Observatory as the latest member of its International Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories (INSTO).
Marriott Bonvoy inspires travelers to discover the unexpected as they roam around the world
As travelers set out into the world, Marriott Bonvoy – Marriott International’s extraordinary portfolio of 30 hotel brands, award-winning travel program, and endless experiences – is igniting a penchant for embracing the unexpected with experiences that aim to surprise, delight, and prompt travelers to “Roam Around the World.”
Accor partners with CBA and BNZ to offer greater benefits to members of ALL
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, has partnered with Commonwealth Bank of Australia and Bank of New Zealand to provide even greater benefits, privileges and experiences to members of ALL – Accor Live Limitless, the free lifestyle loyalty programme of Accor.
Melbourne hotel occupancy reached 36-month high in March
Melbourne’s hotel occupancy was its highest for any month since February 2020, according to preliminary March data from STR.
European travellers opt for early summer trips to beat crowds and rising travel costs
About 72% of Europeans intend to travel between April and September this year. Leisure remains the primary reason for travel (69%), though the drop of 7% over 2022 suggests a potential slowdown in post-pandemic ‘revenge’ travel. Business travel, in contrast, has recorded a 3% annual increase, now accounting for 8% of all intended trips.
Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index down 3.4% in March
The Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index dropped 3.4% in March to a level of 5,355.
