The Comfort hotels brand, franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc., continues its United States expansion with seven hotels already opening this year from coast to coast. @ChoiceHotels
China’s hotel construction pipeline hits new all-time high
China’s total construction pipeline is booming despite growing concerns about the economic slowdown. @LodgingEconomet
Accor welcomes 21c Museum Hotels into MGallery Hotel Collection
Group officially introduces the MGallery brand into the North American market. @Accorhotels
Hampton by Hilton boasts largest pipeline in brand history
With more than 640 hotels in development, Hampton’s pipeline is currently the largest in brand history and the largest within the Hilton enterprise. @HamptonByHilton
Marriott announces three-year growth plan
Growth model shows $9.5 to $11 billion could be returned to shareholders. @Marriott
IHG® pilots new lighting technology to help guests sleep better
First hotel company to install Healthe® by Lighting Science circadian lighting solution. @IHG
Over forty percent of millennials say researching a vacation is overwhelming
First world problems: forty-two percent of millennial travelers consider vacation research to be one of their biggest stresses in life. @hotelsdotcom
Greek tourism sector growing over three times faster than wider economy
The sector represents 20.6% of Greek GDP compared to the global average of 10.4%. @WTTC
All Suites brands by Hilton opened 23 hotels and completed 49 signed deals in Q1 2018
Category-leading brands kick off 2018 with new urban expansion. @HiltonHotels
African tourism sector booming: second-fastest growth rate in the world
Travel & Tourism in Africa is booming, growing 5.6% in 2018 compared to the global average of 3.9% and the broader African economy rate of 3.2%. @WTTC
