The worldÕs leading hotel groups have united to address a critical human rights issue by supporting the International Tourism PartnershipÕs Principles on Forced Labour. @ITP_News
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection opens public reservations
Travellers worldwide are invited to book their voyage on the custom-made luxury yacht and enjoy culturally immersive itineraries around the globe. @RitzCarlton
Benchmark invests in UKÕs etc.venues
Investment expands Benchmark’s reach to over 80 locations across three continents. @benchmarkhotels
AccorHotels acquires Mantra Group
AccorHotels has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Mantra Group for $1.2 billion. @Accorhotels
Marriott International to transform Sheraton
Company estimates USD$500 million dollars (approximately AUD$654 million) of owner investment already committed in the U.S. @sheratonhotels
MINT acquires additional 25.2% stake in NH Hotel Group
Minor International (ÒMINTÓ) has announced that it has reached an agreement with HNA Group to purchase an equity stake of 25.2% (on a fully-diluted basis) in NH Hotel Group in a two-tranche transaction valued at EUR 619 million. @NHHotels
ABTAÕs Make Holidays Greener campaign launches for 2018
Make Holidays Greener (MHG) 2018, the annual campaign led by ABTA in partnership with Travelife for Hotels & Accommodations, launches today with a ÔSay no to plasticÕ theme.
How and why you have to deal with the watershed that is GDPR
Here’s a summary of the issues for hoteliers around GDPR, outlining why everyone in the hospitality industry needs to care about the EU’s new data privacy laws.
Sheraton transformation vision announced by Marriott
Marriott InternationalÊtoday announced its transformation vision for Sheraton Hotels and Resorts (www.Sheraton.com), the third largest brand in its portfolio, and the largest outside of North America in terms of room count.
UNWTO World Forum on Gastronomy Tourism Ð Seizing the Power of Technology
Participants addressed topics ranging from the role of technology in achieving sustainable development to linking the whole tourism value chain to gastronomy.
