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
Scandic bans cage eggs at its hotels
Scandic Hotels, the leading hotel company in the Nordic countries, has decided to stop using eggs from caged hens. @ScandicGlobal
Marriott to expand branded residential portfolio by more than 70 per cent
As demand for the luxury lifestyle soars, more homebuyers worldwide seek residences carrying brands such as Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, EDITION and W. @Marriott
