European destinations have paved the way for an encouraging summer season with a third of reporting destinations enjoying double-digit expansion to date. Europe remains the leading destination worldwide despite increased competition. The current forecast for 2018 suggests a moderate expansion trending around 3-4%. @ETC_Corporate
Hyatt launches global efforts to reduce single-use plastics
Hyatt Hotels worldwide plan to eliminate plastic straws and drink picks. @HyattTweets
Best Western® focus on its dual-branded concepts
Today’s Best Western brings travellers the best of two brands under one roof. @BestWestern
Facial recognition check-in to be trialed at Marriott Hotels
Marriott International teams up with the joint venture to pilot technology at two hotels in China from July. @MarriottIntl
Hampton by Hilton opens 15 hotels worldwide
The brand has opened nearly 60 hotels in the first six months of 2018. @HamptonByHilton
Starbucks to eliminate plastic straws globally by 2020
Plastic straws to be replaced with new recyclable strawless lid and alternative-material straw options. The move builds upon a $10 million commitment to develop a fully recyclable and compostable global cup solution. @Starbucks
AccorHotels Group’s loyalty program on the rise
Since July 2nd, 2018, members of the Raffles Ambassadors, Fairmont President’s Club and Swissôtel Circle programs have joined Le Club AccorHotels loyalty program, which now boasts a portfolio of over 3500 properties worldwide across all hotel segments. @AccorHotelsNews
New Solomon Islands branding launched
It checks every mark at this stage of the Solomon Islands tourism evolution and this branding is intended to evolve as the industry evolves. @VisitSolomons
Booking Holdings to acquire HotelsCombined
Booking Holdings’ global metasearch brand KAYAK to oversee HotelsCombined. @BookingHoldings @HotelsCombined
Anantara Hotels and Resorts partners up with Elephant Family
Anantara’s elephant partnership brings a new herd to London. @Anantara_Hotels @elephantfamily
