Travel Leaders Group released its travel survey data specific to the cruise industry, which together with real-time current booking data indicates increased demand among leisure travelers for cruise vacations in 2017.
Dormakaba acquires Mechanical Security businesses from Stanley Black and Decker
The acquisition of certain Mechanical Security businesses from Stanley BlackÊand Decker has been completed by dormakaba, following satisfaction of customary closing conditions including the receipt of all necessary regulatory approvals.
Thailand extends visa fee waiver scheme for tourists from 21 countries
The Royal Thai Government recently approved the extension of the visa fee waiver and reduction for visas on arrival for tourists from 21 countries. The original scheme, established on November 30Êlast year, will now be extended until August 31Êthis year.
TravelClick launches new messenger feature with Guest Management Solutions
TravelClick, a global provider of innovative, cloud-based and data-driven solutions for hotels to maximize revenue, has launched a new Guest Messenger feature, which is integrated into TravelClickÕs Guest Management Solutions. With this innovative tool, hoteliers can have text conversations with guests before, during and after stays to not only further engage guests and personalize the guest experience but also build loyalty.
The flagging Manhattan hotel market may have turned a corner
The tide may be finally beginning to turn for Manhattan hotel investors, thanks to a dip in the supply pipeline. Hersha Hospitality Trust, an owner of 12 New York City hotels, posted 1.2 percent growth in RevPAR.
Dubai to have drone taxis this summer
ItÕs traffic-busting technology worthy of cult 1960s cartoon familyÊThe Jetsons. The United Arab Emirates city of Dubai is set to become the worldÕs first to allowÊpassenger-carrying drone taxis, according to an announcement Wednesday from the Chinese manufacturer of the vehicles.
ZambiaÕs tourism attracts international brand hotels as AccorHotels expresses interest
ZambiaÕs tourism industry continues to attract international brand hotelsÊwith French-renowned AccorHotels expressing interest in bringing their brand into the country. Zambia is one of the most politically stable country in Africa with positive economic prospects that the country continues to show.
BHA offers to help Brexit Secretary hammer out immigration law
Hospitality and tourism leaders are urgently seeking a meeting with Brexit Secretary David Davis to hammer out an EU migration plan following Mr DavisÕÊ ÒhearteningÓ comments this week that the UK would keep its door open for service workers in hospitality, agriculture and social care.
Slashing rates towards a modern day hospitality industry
The Fair Work CommissionÕs (FWC) decision to reform Sunday and Public Holiday penalty rates is a first step towards a modern hospitality industry, the Australian Hotels Association said.
AccorHotels profits up 8.1 per cent following Fairmont Raffles acquisition
Despite a challenging environment, French hospitality group AccorHotelsÕ revenue was up 0.9 per cent in 2016. Decreasing tourism traffic in Paris following terror attacks saw a reduction in revenue of 2.8 per cent in France.
