Here are some forecasts and predictions, provided by WorldHotels, that will shape the business travel sector this year. @Worldhotels
Tapestry Collection by Hilton sets sights on ambitious expansion with a pipeline of 45 hotels
Portfolio to hit impressive milestones, including opening its first hotel in the Pacific Northwest and growing its collection of upscale hotels over the next few years. @TapestryHilton
Choice Hotels expands in Western US
The hotels will be built in the Phoenix metropolitan area and across California, and the first hotel is set to open in 2021. @ChoiceHotels
Marriott to debut more than 30 luxury hotels worldwide in 2019
With planned openings from Aspen and Ibiza to Venice and Cairo, Marriott International continues to redefine the high-end travel landscape with its portfolio of eight distinct luxury brands. @MarriottIntl
Accor unveils new lifestyle loyalty program
Bringing augmented hospitality to life. @Accor
Hyatt and Homeinns partner up to create new hospitality brand
Joint venture will leverage strengths of Hyatt and Homeinns, creating new hospitality brand aimed at meeting the evolving travel trends in China by offering a different premium travel experience in the upper-midscale segment. @Hyatt
Hilton launches new brand, Signia Hilton
Signature dining, design-forward guest rooms and premium wellness amenities elevate business and leisure travel at Hilton’s premier meetings and events brand. @signiahilton
DoubleTree by Hilton to expand to Asia Pacific
Nearly half of future development planned in growing tourism and business hubs across the region. @doubletree
ONYX Hospitality Group launches serviced apartments concept
ONYX Hospitality Group takes a playful and efficient approach to serviced apartments with Shama Hub. @ONYXprteam
What’s new with Google Reviews
Cliff Galitz, Partner Development Manager at Google, explained changes to Google’s review product, including enhancing hotel pages with review filters, search and sorting options as well as reviews from other sources.
