Category-leading brands open 23 hotels in Q1 2018, in locations including New York City, Las Vegas and SeattleÕs Pioneer Square; bolster pipeline with 49 new signed deals. @HiltonHotels
IHG grows in Western China
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG¨), one of the worldÕs leading hotel companies, has announced the signing of ten new deals under seven of its brands in Western China. @IHG
Ascott expands its Citadines brand in China
Manachise joint venture targets to sign 16,000 units under Citadines in China by 2025. @Ascott_Ltd
A new record for U.S. travel
Orlando surpassed 70 million annual visitors, solidifying rank as America’s most-visited destination. @VisitOrlando
Top family travel trends
Iceland, Botswana and Japan included in the top 10 unconventional family destinations. @Virtuoso
Domestic tourist expenditure in China hit $679 billion in 2017 thanks to burgeoning middle class
In 2017, Chinese tourists made 2.8 billion trips within the country compared to 136.5 million outbound trips. @globaldataplc
Mvenpick Hotels & Resorts brings parents and children together in honour of International Day of Families
Swiss hospitality firm supports United Nations initiative with family-focused experiences at selected properties worldwide. @MovenpickHotels
Watching the Virgin Hotels brand grow bigger every day
It’s really exciting to see the Virgin Hotels brand grow bigger every day (literally). @virginhotels
IHG adds 13 luxury and upscale hotels in the UK
IHG to become largest luxury hotel operator in the UK, deal to include first UK properties for Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants. @IHG
China tourism and hotel industry analysis report
The “2017 Annual In-depth Analysis Report on China Tourism and Hotel Industry” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. @researchmarkets
