This pioneering new approach from AccorHotels aims to make the continent more accessible and open for not only international travellers, but for Africans and the diaspora to rediscover and celebrate fashion, art, dining, modernity, design, adventure in addition to driving social discourse. #MyChicAfrica @MyChicAfrica1 @Accorhotels
Hospitality executives tackle technology and distribution challenges
HSMAI Curate attendees gain Insights into innovation from Amazon, Under Armour and Each Other. @HSMAI
Meliá to combat global warming
The hotel company is leading the fight against climate change in the Spanish tourism industry and will help publicise and promote actions to comply with the Paris Agreement. @MeliaHotelsInt
Hilton introduces new feature to its concierge app
The latest feature of the Hilton Honors app provides curated location-based suggestions for dining, entertainment and more. @HiltonHHonors
Hilton expands its All Suites brands
Category-leading brands capitalise on growing meetings/convention business with the opening of new convention centre locations, expanding the footprint of multi-brand hotels. @HiltonHotels
Dusit expands into the luxury villa rental market
Dusit enters the luxury villa rental market with the acquisition of Elite Havens. @DusitHotels
Wine tourism: an approach to sustainable rural development
UNWTO called for wine tourism to be made part of national tourism and rural development policies at the 3rd UNWTO Wine Tourism Conference in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova (6-7 September 2018). @UNWTO
Florence bans tourists from eating on the streets
Florence bans eating on sidewalks, doorsteps at meal times.
Phuket hotels to reduce plastic waste
As it prepares to host the inaugural edition of PHIST (Phuket Hotels for Islands Sustaining Tourism Forum 2018), the Phuket Hotels Association has achieved a major victory in its drive to secure a more sustainable future for Thailand’s most popular resort destination.
Marriott to provide personal alert devices for housekeepers
Housekeepers and other hotel associates across the US and Canada will receive alert devices. @Marriott
