Applications open today for third annual Booking Booster accelerator program for startups in sustainable tourism. @bookingcom
GDP impact of global Muslim travel sector to reach $183 billion by 2020
The GDP impact of the global Muslim travel sector is projected to reach $183 billion by 2020, up from $148 billion in 2017, according to new research released at London’s World Travel Market.
Amsterdam named the most attractive European city for hotel investment
Dutch capital named the most attractive European city for hotel investment for the third consecutive year as London climbs to second; Edinburgh continues to be the most attractive hotel investment destination outside of London. @Deloitte
Hyatt Place introduces new breakfast menu to the U.S.
Guests staying at Hyatt Place hotels in the U.S. now have the option to choose from a variety of high-quality breakfast offerings, including regional breakfast rotations, cage-free scrambled eggs, cage-free hard-boiled eggs, all-natural bacon and sausage, Greek yogurt, fresh-cut fruit, steel cut oatmeal, rosemary-garlic potato medley and artisanal breads. @Hyatt
Hilton Garden Inn continues global growth
Hilton Garden Inn helps travellers discover new destinations around the world. @HiltonGardenInn
Now available: the hotel digital marketer’s whitepaper
The whitepaper covers current trends and industry insights hoteliers should be paying attention to in order to have a strong digital presence. @HEBS_NYC
Travel trends for 2019
Scotland and the Netherlands join top five up and coming European destinations while Singapore moves up a notch in the Asia/Southeast Asia category. @TravelLeadersHQ
Nearly half of hotel booking revenues to be online by 2022
Online accommodation bookings are projected to see steady growth worldwide, increasing their share of the overall lodging market. @researchalerts
The hottest travel trends and destinations for 2019
Upscale travellers in the U.K. indicate 2019 is the year of ultra-personalisation, according to the Virtuoso Luxe Report®. @Virtuoso
First Innovation Hub in Europe dedicated to hospitality to open in Lausanne
The city of Lausanne and EHL Group sign an agreement to develop a new hospitality Innovation Hub. @EHLnews
