815 signed hotel deals in 2019 expected to generate more than 70,000 new jobs worldwide
Trip.com expands Cancellation Guarantee globally
Further to the earlier statement on 23 January, Trip.com Group recently announced that it would expand the “Cancellation Guarantee” initiative to include hotels outside of China.
Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley: a unique innovation ecosystem
The initiative was launched on 23 January 2020 at the World Economic Forum in Davos under « Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley ». The aim is to address the key challenges of sustainable and high-quality food by attracting talent, start-ups, and investments in Switzerland.
Meetings Mean Business 2020 plans
Meetings Mean Business coalition shared 2019 successes and 2020 advocacy agenda.
Floating hotels to be delivered to Qatar for FIFA World Cup
The hotels have a unique design; 72-meter-long and 16-meter-wide (236-feet-long and 52-feet-wide), each consisting of 101 guest rooms, a restaurant, and a lounge bar.
Global Tourism Plastics Initiative
The Global Tourism Plastics Initiative is officially announced by UNWTO and UNEP, in collaboration with the Ellen MacArthur Foundation. This initiative unites the tourism sector behind a common vision to tackle the root causes of plastic pollution, enabling businesses and governments to take joint action.
2020 Luxury travel trends
Small Luxury Hotels of the World releases report on luxury travel trends in 2020.
U.S. hotel industry posts record levels in 2019
The U.S. hotel industry registered record-breaking performance levels during 2019 but its lowest growth rate in RevPAR since the current cycle began in 2010
International tourism growth still outpace global economy
At 4% increase on the previous year which is also forecast for 2020, tourism is a leading and resilient economic sector, especially in view of current uncertainties.
