Thailand’s home-grown hotel concept set to expand from four to 12 properties by 2022, including exciting new destinations all across Southeast Asia. @AKARYN_Group
Managing ‘overtourism’ in urban destinations
New UNWTO report helps cities to manage the impact of tourism. @UNWTO
Hoteliers in London launch project to tackle toxic air pollution
Five hotels in the business improvement district area of Paddington, London will work with Considerate Hoteliers to develop a baseline for resource consumption that can be used to reduce carbon dioxide emissions over a 12-month period. @inpaddington
Growth of middle-class in Asia boosts tourism
The Auran Group, the investment arm of the New Nordic Group, an Asian hospitality and real estate development company, is raising capital to take advantage of the growing number of Asians entering the middle-class.
Top ten dining trends for 2019
BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has just released its top ten dining trends for 2019.
Gastronomical tourism on the rise
Over a quarter of consumers influenced by local gastronomy in their holiday destination choice. Some of the key trends redefining culinary tourism in recent years are the rise of street food and food markets, cooking lessons with locals and gastronomy tours with locals or experts. @globaldataplc
Marriott’s unique members only experiences
From the style and glamour of Milan Fashion Week to a braai master class in South Africa, to an epicurean journey through mesmerizing Jordan, to romantic island getaways, members enjoy exclusive access to enthralling experiences. @MarriottRewards
TripAdvisor’s review fraudster sentenced to jail
Jail time for review fraudsters: TripAdvisor heralds landmark legal ruling in the fight against paid review fraud. @TripAdvisor
AccorHotels launches MyChicAfrica, a new lifestyle & travel media platform
This pioneering new approach from AccorHotels aims to make the continent more accessible and open for not only international travellers, but for Africans and the diaspora to rediscover and celebrate fashion, art, dining, modernity, design, adventure in addition to driving social discourse. #MyChicAfrica @MyChicAfrica1 @Accorhotels
Hospitality executives tackle technology and distribution challenges
HSMAI Curate attendees gain Insights into innovation from Amazon, Under Armour and Each Other. @HSMAI
