The initiative, which is led by Shiva Foundation, will help representatives from across the industry address risks in their facilities, employment practices and supply chains.
Cendyn announces acquisition of Guestfolio
With Cendyn’s acquisition of Guestfolio, the company will offer an unprecedented ability for hoteliers to tailor their guest experience and digital marketing solutions.
Marriott to keep all of their 30 brand’s following the merger this year
Two new categories, Classic and Distinctive, were outlined by Marriott Global Brand Officer Tina Edmundson to help consumers sort through the plethora of choices.
User-generated content the primary booking driver for Millenials: 2016 Crowdtap Report
The Crowdtap study reveals the demise of transactional tourism, and reveals unique opportunities to engage with consumers through user-generated content
HSMAI & Libris release report – ‘The Lifecycle of Visual Assets in Hospitality’
Produced in partnership with HSMAI & Libris by PhotoShelter, the report offers a clear picture of how hospitality and travel professionals source, share, access, use, and measure return on investment for visual assets
Australia’s hotel industry set for ‘room boom’
This year saw Australia pass the 100,000 room mark and it is forecast that over 4000 rooms will be added in 2017, and 5000 rooms in 2018
Ascott’s new Lyf brand targets Millennials and 10,000 units by 2020
Lyf residences, designed for and managed by millennials, aims to seize opportunities in the rising trend of co-living and co-working.
Staywell partners with HMS to expand in Vietnam and Thailand
The newly formed Master Licensing Agreement between the two parties will enable SWHG to significantly grow its Park Regis and Leisure Inn brands within the Vietnam and Thailand markets.
Leonardo Hotels launches new lifestyle brand NYX Hotels
Experience, design, location and city lovers are at the heart of the new brand.
Winning tech start-ups to be fostered by Marriott TestBED accelerator programme announced
The two winning start-ups are Dazzle, an in-room voice activated personal assistant that uses a hybrid of Artificial Intelligence and human brain to answer guest queries and services, and Jambo, a location-based mobile platform that enables business professionals to connect and network.
