Vacation ownership company, Diamond Resorts, experiences significant member growth across all age groups
HVS: Israel’s hotel sector shows record performance
otels in Israel saw another record performance in 2018 as the country experienced a lull in geo-political turmoil and a rise in incoming tourist numbers, according to a new report by global hotel consultancy HVS.
Marriott will eliminate single-use toiletry bottles
Marriott International announced that it’s expanding an initiative to replace tiny, single-use toiletry bottles of shampoo, conditioner and bath gel in guestroom showers with larger, pump-topped bottles.
Teneo adds 50 luxury European hotels to portfolio
Hotels span independent properties, small luxury brands and premium brands under major European flags
Expedia reveals best time to book flights for the 2019 holiday season
Data highlights how far in advance to book airfare, best dates to travel and other tips to help travelers plan ahead and save.
National Geographic Journeys introduces new trips for 2020
National Geographic Expeditions has entered into its fifth year in partnership with G Adventures and has added eight new trips to their National Geographic Journeys collection
Industry-first innovation in traveler wellbeing
For the first time ever, Travel and HR leaders will have granular insights into how their travel program impacts both the physical and mental health of their traveling colleagues.
Strand Hospitality expects to grow by 70% in 2 years
Strand officials said that they expect the company to grow from 30 opened hotels to at least 50 properties by 2021.
US travel industry surpasses CPG in digital ad spending
eMarketer expects a shift in US digital ad spending next year, as economic factors weigh on certain industries. In 2020, financial services will displace the auto sector, while travel will surpass consumer packaged goods (CPG).
CanadaStays joins Expedia
After several years of maintaining a successful and prosperous partnership with HomeAway and Vrbo, this week CanadaStayz have officially joined forces, becoming a member of the Vrbo family and Expedia Group.











