AccorHotels and AFL unite in new shared vision. @Accorhotels
Sustained expansion in Europe over the summer months
European destinations reported healthy growth this summer despite rising political risks and less relaxed financial conditions posing a threat to the global economic outlook. Growth momentum was boosted by robust intra-European demand and improved air connectivity, notably from China. @ETC_Corporate
New ranking method could help hotels to maximise their revenue
Researchers from the University of Portsmouth have devised a new method to rank hotels more accurately. @portsmouthuni
Storm clouds gather over inbound travel to the U.S.
Inbound travel to the U.S. predicted to drop, according to Travel Trends Index. @USTravel
Key areas tackled by enterprising startups in sustainable tourism
Applications open today for third annual Booking Booster accelerator program for startups in sustainable tourism. @bookingcom
GDP impact of global Muslim travel sector to reach $183 billion by 2020
The GDP impact of the global Muslim travel sector is projected to reach $183 billion by 2020, up from $148 billion in 2017, according to new research released at London’s World Travel Market.
Amsterdam named the most attractive European city for hotel investment
Dutch capital named the most attractive European city for hotel investment for the third consecutive year as London climbs to second; Edinburgh continues to be the most attractive hotel investment destination outside of London. @Deloitte
Hyatt Place introduces new breakfast menu to the U.S.
Guests staying at Hyatt Place hotels in the U.S. now have the option to choose from a variety of high-quality breakfast offerings, including regional breakfast rotations, cage-free scrambled eggs, cage-free hard-boiled eggs, all-natural bacon and sausage, Greek yogurt, fresh-cut fruit, steel cut oatmeal, rosemary-garlic potato medley and artisanal breads. @Hyatt
Hilton Garden Inn continues global growth
Hilton Garden Inn helps travellers discover new destinations around the world. @HiltonGardenInn
Now available: the hotel digital marketer’s whitepaper
The whitepaper covers current trends and industry insights hoteliers should be paying attention to in order to have a strong digital presence. @HEBS_NYC