Facial recognition software needs further development to disrupt the way people choose their holiday destinations, says GlobalData.Ê@globaldataplc
Declaration fostering tourism signed in Africa
An intense week of exchange of experiences and capacity building linked to wildlife and biodiversity protection has taken place in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo. A major result of the regional initiative that lies under the framework of the UNWTO/Chimelong Initiative on Wildlife Conservation and Sustainable Tourism has been the Declaration of Kinshasa. @UNWTO
EU launches European Capital of Smart Tourism
New initiative seeks to reward innovation and boost smart development of tourism in the European Cities.@EU_Growth
Wyndham adds Òby WyndhamÓ suffix to its hotel brands
Building on strength of Wyndham Rewards, hospitality leader adds Òby WyndhamÓ label to nine signature economy and midscale brands. New hallmark will transform 7,074 hotels around the world, starting in North America. @Wyndham
Radisson Blu: Europe’s largest upper-upscale hotel brand
Radisson Blu reconfirms its place as Europe’s leader in upper-upscale hospitality with 186 hotels and almost 45,000 rooms in operation Ð according to the latest ranking by MKG Hospitality-ON. @RadissonBlu
TMS Talent expands its reach
The company inPlace Recruitment – a recruitment agency for the Travel and Hospitality Industry – has just been acquired by another Travel & Tourism Recruitment agency TMS Talent Group. @inplacejobs
Marriott International expands Middle East & Africa portfolio
In the next five years, the company plans to increase its portfolio in the region by 50 percent, debut additional brands and add 30,000 new jobs. @MarriottIntl
£6.7 million lost to holiday booking fraud
Airline tickets and online accommodation are the main targets. @ABTAtravel
Ascott boosts its pipeline in Asia
Portfolio expansion gathers momentum with more than 5,000 units added within the first quarter of 2018, over 300% increase year-on-year. @Ascott_Ltd
AccorHotels signs strategic agreement with Mantis Group
Leading hospitality group acquires 50% stake in Mantis Group, the South Africa-based hospitality and travel conglomerate. @Accorhotels @MantisGroup
