The Awards, now in their 15th year, took place on April 3-4 at a special ceremony during the WTTC Global Summit in Seville, Spain, to celebrate inspirational, world-changing tourism initiatives from around the globe. @WTTC
2019 trends in global millennial travel
An insight into the key trends, behaviours and issues of millennial travellers. @researchmarkets
Hamilton Hotel Investors and Centerbridge Partners acquire Belgian and French hotel portfolio
The hotels comprise 1,120 keys in total and are located in some of Belgium’s key commercial and tourism destinations (Antwerp, Hasselt, Ghent and Liege) and Calais in France. @Hiestates
MJ Holdings and hotelier Roger Bloss to launch cannabis-based hotels
Bloss, CEO and president of Alternative Hospitality, a division of MJ Holdings, has his sights set on becoming the first hotelier to launch a portfolio of health and wellness cannabis-based hotels featuring a dispensary, wellness goods, and services to educate guests about the health-enhancing aspects of cannabis. @mj_holdings
SeleQtions, a new hotel brand from IHCL
SeleQtions will be a named collection of hotels with their own unique identity. @TajHotels
Agilysys reports findings of hospitality technology research study
According to the study, over 57 percent of survey respondents said technology solution integration is a key component of delivering best-in-class guest experience management (GEM). @agilysys
Hilton ranks as top hospitality company to work for in Asia Pacific
Ranked #3 overall, the 100-year-old pioneer in hospitality recognized for Team Member benefits, perks and development opportunities. @HiltonHotels
Ascott steps up global growth with 14 new properties
Adds over 2,000 units in Asia, Germany and Saudi Arabia; secures first Ascott The Residence property in Germany to be designed by world-famous architect Ole Scheeren. @Ascott_Ltd
Marriott International opens doors to its 7,000th property
The luxurious new St. Regis Hong Kong underscores company’s successful global growth strategy, enhanced by Starwood acquisition and luxury focus. @stregishotels
What makes a city prepared for sustainable travel and tourism growth?
WTTC and JLL’s index measures and categorizes 50 global gateway cities into one of five levels of “readiness” and provides actionable solutions to foster sustainable growth in tourism activity. @WTTC @JLL
