In the recent Middle East hotel construction pipeline report by analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE), the region continues to show rapid pipeline expansion in the second quarter of 2018 with the highest counts since 2007 when LE first began recording. @LodgingEconomet
Meet AccorBot: AccorHotels’ new Facebook assistant
AccorHotels Australia launches Facebook Chatbot to help with everything from customer service to booking hotels. @Accorhotels
Sheraton launches global experiential tour
Sheraton Hotels, Marriott International’s most global brand is reclaiming its position as the world’s gathering place, welcoming locals and guests on an unexpected journey of their city without ever leaving the hotel. @sheratonhotels #HeartForTheCity
Viva Wyndham Resorts eliminates plastic straws
Viva Wyndham Resorts, a leading all-inclusive resort brand throughout the Caribbean, will eliminate plastic straws from its resorts effective Sept. 1, 2018, and will replace the plastic with biodegradable straws. @VivaResorts
Fairmont named the top-rated workplace in Canada
Luxury hospitality leader Fairmont Hotels & Resorts named top employer for 2018. @FairmontHotels
China police investigate possible data breach at hotel operator Huazhu
Nearly 500 million pieces of customer-related information from the hotel operator had emerged in an online post.
Waste management in the South African hospitality sector
The hospitality industry is undoubtedly one of the fastest growing economic sectors globally, which is proving to have a serious, negative impact on the environment. It is incumbent on hotels and businesses to have sustainability programs in place, in particular strategies around waste management to protect, nurture and sustain this precious commodity that is our planet. @VerdeHotels
WoodSpring Suites sets record growth
Brand ignites interest across Choice’s extended-stay portfolio. @WoodSpringStay
2017: another record year for international tourism
International tourist arrivals grew 7% in 2017, the highest increase since 2010, according to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)’s latest collection of Tourism Highlights. @UNWTO
How are families travelling in 2018?
‘Family Travel Trends 2018’ survey finds Asian travelers are leading the family travel surge. @agoda
