IHG¨ (InterContinental Hotels Group) has launched vocoª, its new upscale hotel brand, alongside announcing its first signing in Australia. @IHG
Innovation and digitalisation top of European tourism agenda
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) stressed the importance of tourism and technology providing opportunities for innovation and creating the jobs of the future, in its 63rd European Commission meeting held in Prague, Czech Republic (11-13 June 2018). @UNWTO
Peninsula Hotels bans the use of plastic straws
The owner and operator of The Peninsula Hotels and commercial properties and clubs will also transition towards phasing out single-use plastics by 2020. @PeninsulaHotels
Shangri-La hotel group receives MSC certification
Sustainable Seafood Initiative from Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is recognised by MSC Certification. @ShangriLaHotels
Hotel sector to tackle forced labour
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
