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.
Decline in U.S. hotel construction is easing
September 2022 was the third consecutive month with an uptick in U.S. hotel construction, while year-over-year declines have been lessening each month since May 2022, according to STR.
UNWTO and Ojimah partner around branding and innovation for African tourism
UNWTO is to work with Ojimah to make positive storytelling and digitalization key drivers of tourism recovery across Africa.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 8 October
U.S. hotel performance increased from the previous week but produced mixed comparisons with 2019, according to STR‘s latest data through 8 October.
Baird/STR hotel stock index fell 9.1% in September
The Baird/STR Hotel Stock Index fell 9.1% in September to a level of 4,564. Year to date through the first nine months of 2022, the stock index has dropped 20.6%.











