The owner and operator of The Peninsula Hotels and commercial properties and clubs will also transition towards phasing out single-use plastics by 2020. @PeninsulaHotels
Shangri-La hotel group receives MSC certification
Sustainable Seafood Initiative from Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts is recognised by MSC Certification. @ShangriLaHotels
Hotel sector to tackle forced labour
The worldÕs leading hotel groups have united to address a critical human rights issue by supporting the International Tourism PartnershipÕs Principles on Forced Labour. @ITP_News
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection opens public reservations
Travellers worldwide are invited to book their voyage on the custom-made luxury yacht and enjoy culturally immersive itineraries around the globe. @RitzCarlton
Benchmark invests in UKÕs etc.venues
Investment expands Benchmark’s reach to over 80 locations across three continents. @benchmarkhotels
AccorHotels acquires Mantra Group
AccorHotels has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Mantra Group for $1.2 billion. @Accorhotels
Marriott International to transform Sheraton
Company estimates USD$500 million dollars (approximately AUD$654 million) of owner investment already committed in the U.S. @sheratonhotels
MINT acquires additional 25.2% stake in NH Hotel Group
Minor International (ÒMINTÓ) has announced that it has reached an agreement with HNA Group to purchase an equity stake of 25.2% (on a fully-diluted basis) in NH Hotel Group in a two-tranche transaction valued at EUR 619 million. @NHHotels
ABTAÕs Make Holidays Greener campaign launches for 2018
Make Holidays Greener (MHG) 2018, the annual campaign led by ABTA in partnership with Travelife for Hotels & Accommodations, launches today with a ÔSay no to plasticÕ theme.
How and why you have to deal with the watershed that is GDPR
Here’s a summary of the issues for hoteliers around GDPR, outlining why everyone in the hospitality industry needs to care about the EU’s new data privacy laws.
