New research from Expedia Group shows that OTA travelers spend more and stay for longer, leading to economic stimulus for destinations and communities.
Preliminary September data for London hotels
London hotels showed lower occupancy but higher room rates when compared with August.
U.S. leads in hotel openings during pandemic
The U.S. opened more hotels and rooms than any country between the beginning of March and end of September.
What Americans are missing the most
Europe’s recovery from the last recession
Let’s look back at a lesser crisis, which may point to how hotel markets will recover in the coming years.
New Airbnb health and safety mandate
Hosts and guests must now agree to follow Airbnb’s COVID-19 Safety Practices.
G20’s plan to save 100 million jobs globally
Industry CEOs and WTTC presented a plan to save the embattled Travel & Tourism sector and 100m jobs globally.
Hong Kong launches standardized hygiene protocol
The protocol provides unified guidelines on hygiene and anti-epidemic measures for tourism-related industries.
Europeans remain optimistic about travel
European travellers are eager to travel, but health concerns and stringent travel restrictions may cause many to put their plans on hold.
IHG Owners Association Board of Directors meet in person
The meeting is a significant step towards returning to normal business practices and restoring consumer confidence in business travel.











