Belmond reveals ÔFirst LightÕ experiences in partnership with Leica Sport Optics; introducing exclusively curated nature walks at dawn. @belmond #BelmondFirstLight #LeicaNatureFirstLight
Staybridge Suites¨ unveils new design
Set to open seven new European properties over the next two years, Staybridge Suites¨ showcases new design for rooms and public spaces. @Staybridge
Hilton Garden Inn continues 2018 expansion
Award-winning upscale brand makes its debut in Kenya while also opening new properties in the Middle East and Latin America. @HiltonGardenInn
Hyatt announces $1 billion sale of three-property portfolio
Hyatt Hotels Corporation today announced that Hyatt has reached a definitive agreement with Host Hotels & Resorts for the sale of the 301-room Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, the 668-room Grand Hyatt San Francisco, and the 454-room Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa for approximately $1.0 billion. @HyattTweets
Starwood Capital Group acquires Hilton UK portfolio
Starwood Capital Group, a leading global private investment firm, announced today that a controlled affiliate of Starwood Global Opportunity Fund XI has acquired a portfolio of seven Hilton hotels throughout theÊUnited Kingdom, totalling over 1,300 rooms from Park Hotels & Resorts for £135 million. @StarwoodBuzz
World’s best beaches
Grace Bay in Turks and Caicos claims #1 world ranking; Florida’s Clearwater Beach tops U.S. list based on reviews from millions of travellers. @TripAdvisor #travelerschoice
Growth prospects for Chinese travel to Europe
Positive indicators mirror outbound travel growth forecasts around the celebration of the Chinese New Year, one of the key periods when Chinese take holidays. @ETC_Corporate
Saint Lucia tourism arrivals register record breaking increase for 2017
The 2017 tourism performance saw Saint Lucia breaking all records with total visitor arrivals climbing to an all-time high of 1,105,541. @ctotourism
Sunwing Travel Group and Planet Hollywood create partnership with expansion strategy
Initial plans call for two lavish, all-inclusive resorts openings in less than two years. @PlanetHollywood
RCI expands its global vacation offerings
The largest vacation exchange network added approximately 80 international properties in 2017 to its global network of over 4,300 affiliated resorts. @RCI_Timeshare
