BENCHMARK®, a global hospitality company, has just released its top ten dining trends for 2019.
Gastronomical tourism on the rise
Over a quarter of consumers influenced by local gastronomy in their holiday destination choice. Some of the key trends redefining culinary tourism in recent years are the rise of street food and food markets, cooking lessons with locals and gastronomy tours with locals or experts. @globaldataplc
Marriott’s unique members only experiences
From the style and glamour of Milan Fashion Week to a braai master class in South Africa, to an epicurean journey through mesmerizing Jordan, to romantic island getaways, members enjoy exclusive access to enthralling experiences. @MarriottRewards
TripAdvisor’s review fraudster sentenced to jail
Jail time for review fraudsters: TripAdvisor heralds landmark legal ruling in the fight against paid review fraud. @TripAdvisor
AccorHotels launches MyChicAfrica, a new lifestyle & travel media platform
This pioneering new approach from AccorHotels aims to make the continent more accessible and open for not only international travellers, but for Africans and the diaspora to rediscover and celebrate fashion, art, dining, modernity, design, adventure in addition to driving social discourse. #MyChicAfrica @MyChicAfrica1 @Accorhotels
Hospitality executives tackle technology and distribution challenges
HSMAI Curate attendees gain Insights into innovation from Amazon, Under Armour and Each Other. @HSMAI
Meliá to combat global warming
The hotel company is leading the fight against climate change in the Spanish tourism industry and will help publicise and promote actions to comply with the Paris Agreement. @MeliaHotelsInt
Hilton introduces new feature to its concierge app
The latest feature of the Hilton Honors app provides curated location-based suggestions for dining, entertainment and more. @HiltonHHonors
Hilton expands its All Suites brands
Category-leading brands capitalise on growing meetings/convention business with the opening of new convention centre locations, expanding the footprint of multi-brand hotels. @HiltonHotels
Dusit expands into the luxury villa rental market
Dusit enters the luxury villa rental market with the acquisition of Elite Havens. @DusitHotels
