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.
Vacation plans for U.S. travellers
More Americans staying in the U.S. for their vacations; Millennials seek new types of accommodations. @GeneraliGA_NA
Brand USA partners with American Airlines and Marriott International
Brand USA invites more than 50 journalists from 50 publications to explore the United StatesÕ rich history, diverse culture and unique destinations. @Marriott
Increasing number of professionals can’t unplug on vacation
Majority of workers (56 percent) connect with the office during their break. Professionals in New York, Charlotte, Los Angeles, Miami and Seattle check in the most; Cleveland and Minneapolis the least. Seven in 10 millennials check in with the office, while the majority of workers ages 55 and older fully disconnect on holiday. @Accountemps
– Employees plan to take an average of 9 days off this summer, down from 10 in 2017
Bleisure travellers are hungry for sunshine, sightseeing and cuisine
Expedia Group Media Solutions data shows more than 60 percent of business trips are extended for leisure purposes. @ExpediaMedia
Is working on vacation key to enjoying it?
New survey by Wrike finds many workers enjoy vacation better when they know things are going smoothly at work. @wrike
Hilton to cut environmental footprint in half and to double social impact investment
New consumer research confirms environmental and social efforts are central to hotel guest booking decisions.
