A quick snapshot of W Hotels news for 2019, as well as a reminder of guess what the iconic brand was up to in 2018. @WHotels
Virgin Galactic reaches space, a breakthrough in space tourism
The very first time that a crewed vehicle built for commercial, passenger service, has reached space. @virgingalactic
UNWTO launches first specialised hub for tourism in the Americas
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) provided its support at the inauguration in Argentina of the first specialised hub for tourism in the Americas: Unidigital, with which a collaboration agreement was signed to promote innovation in tourism. @UNWTO
Why 2019 is the year of the all-inclusive resort
Nearly half of all millennials list all-inclusive resorts as a top choice for their vacation stays. For the other half who may not be fully convinced, we mapped out a few pitch points on why you should consider taking the all-inclusive route in 2019. @HiltonHotels
TUI’s operating result up by nearly 11 per cent
Hotel and cruise subsidiaries account for around 70 per cent of earnings: more capacity, higher average rates. @TUIGroup
Swissôtel releases 2018 sustainability update
“Made with Sustainability in Mind” details efforts toward conservation, preservation and eco-conscious stewardship. @swissotel
Finalists announced in UNWTO Tourism Startup Competition
The 10 finalists will present their projects in January 2019 within the framework of Fitur in Madrid. @UNWTO
What can we expect in 2019?
It’s that time of year again, to get out the crystal ball and make a few rash predictions about the coming months!! In this article, I have distilled some observations of the future from a range of eminent sources for your amusement. @expertgourmand
Houston: third highest hotel construction pipeline in the US
Houston has a total of 150 projects/16,473 rooms in the construction pipeline, the third highest in the U.S. behind New York City and Dallas. @LodgingEconomet
Top travel trends in 2018
The report details the fastest-growing destinations, activities and other travel trends from the year. @Expedia