The new body will focus on measures to protect and empower host communities who want a long-term ‘sustainable’ relationship with tourism that respects their cultural values. @WTACH1
Centara eliminates trans fat from its F&B operations
Since the implementation of the trans fat free initiative three months ago, Centara has served approximately 3-4 million meals of trans-fat free food to over 1.5 million guests. @ExploreCentara
Red Planet Japan to acquire Thailand hotel portfolio
Red Planet Japan will acquire six hotel-owning companies in Thailand from its parent company for a total acquisition consideration of 6,585,130,000 yen. @RedPlanetJapan
Wyndham Grand to debut in six new destinations in 2019
Wyndham’s upper-upscale brand adds distinctive hotels in California, U.S.; Vietnam; Mexico; Turkey; Georgia; and the Greek Isles. @WyndhamGrand
Ctrip teams up with Shangri-La to target Chinese travellers
Ctrip and Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts globally introduce more tailored travel options to Chinese travellers. @ShangriLaHotels
Top ten meeting trends for 2019
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, announces the “top meeting trends for 2019” as observed by its diverse portfolio of properties. @benchmark
GreenTree Hospitality Group to acquire majority stake in Argyle Hotel Management Group
Mr Kevin Zhang, Argyle Hotel Management Group’s founder and CEO and his management team will remain one of the largest shareholders of Argyle, and will become an integral part of GreenTree’s management team. @ArgyleHotels
Citizens recognize the positive impact of the tourism sector
The online survey was conducted across 15 countries and targeted 12,000 people to better understand residents’ perception towards city tourism, its impacts and management strategies. @UNWTO
Skål International joins forces with World Tourism Organization during FITUR
Skål International and the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) have strengthened links during FITUR. @SKAL_Intl @UNWTO @fitur_madrid
IHG to expand its Kimpton brand into 20 new global destinations
Outlook for the luxury boutique brand is at its strongest in its 38-year history with more than 25 hotels under development. @Kimpton
