The luxurious new St. Regis Hong Kong underscores company’s successful global growth strategy, enhanced by Starwood acquisition and luxury focus. @stregishotels
What makes a city prepared for sustainable travel and tourism growth?
WTTC and JLL’s index measures and categorizes 50 global gateway cities into one of five levels of “readiness” and provides actionable solutions to foster sustainable growth in tourism activity. @WTTC @JLL
Marriott to add 19 properties under its Middle East and Africa portfolio in 2019
Company on-track to grow its portfolio by 45 percent through the end of 2023 with over 100 properties under development. @Marriott
GBI AG, Germany’s largest developer of hotels, increases its project volume
GBI AG is again by far Germany’s largest project developer for hotels in 2019. @GBI_AG
World Travel & Tourism Council launches global taskforce on human trafficking
The taskforce comprises WTTC Members and sector associations to become the first global industry-wide initiative to assert zero tolerance and share best practice. @WTTC
Wyndham recognized for its culture of inclusion by the Human Rights Campaign
As part of Wyndham Worldwide, the Human Rights Campaign named the company as one of the Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality nine times with a perfect score of 100. @WyndhamHotels
YOO expands into Vietnam
YOO sets its sights on Vietnam as key new market for designer residences. @yooworldwide
Marriott to open 1000 hotels by 2020
Company targets 1,000 properties open by end 2020, a nearly 40 percent increase, and expects to add an estimated 40 percent more job opportunities in Asia-Pacific. @Marriott
One-in-four travelers plan to give back on the go this year
Travelocity launches interactive map connecting volunteers with nonprofits in top summer vacation destinations across the U.S. @Travelocity
Travel growth projected to dwindle in the US
The predictive Leading Travel Index (LTI) continues to project a slowdown in both international and domestic travel growth, as both segments could continue to feel the effects of rising trade tensions, volatile financial markets and weakening business and consumer confidence. @USTravel
