An increase in the number of business travelers and customers’ penchant for luxurious lifestyles fueled the demand for luxury stays in luxury hotels in 2017. Furthermore, the increased demand for luxury services such as spas, wellness centers, and other such services boosted luxury hotels’ revenue.
Chinese tourists propel Alipay’s overseas growth during the 2019 Lunar New Year
Offline in-store transaction value surged 2.2 times year-on-year with Europe dominating the top 10 countries in terms of average spend.
Best Western completes acquisition of WorldHotels
The WorldHotels brand will play a critical role in enhancing Best Western’s portfolio of offerings to include the upper-upscale and luxury segments.
New Hyatt Place survey looks at ways travel affects American breakfast habits
The more people spend their time away from home, the more likely it is that they will eat the proverbial “most important meal of the day.”
IHG adds Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas to its family of brands
IHG purchased the hospitality and wellness company from private equity fund Pegasus Capital Advisors for USD 300 million. The sale includes the management of 16 hotels and resorts, 37 spas and sister companies Evason and Raison d’Etre. Following the acquisition Six Senses is now expected to grow to 60 hotels within the next 10 years.
European hotel market: forecast for 2019
Solid tourism and business fundamentals to attract international capital, notably from Asian investors. @JLL
US travel and hospitality industry trends for 2019
Key trends powering growth in a technology-driven industry. @Deloitte
The world’s first ‘vegan suite’
Hilton introduces a vegan-friendly hotel stay offering everything from a plant-based keycard, to eco-stationery and carpet. @HiltonBankside
Radisson signs six hotels in Egypt
Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of six new hotels in Egypt as part of a portfolio deal across a number of its brands. @RadissonHotels
Hospitality trends to watch in 2019
What’s new, what’s evolving and what are experts’ wildest dreams. @HiltonHotels
