Pagoda Hotels aims to provide high end services to China’s middle class consumer market.
African travel spend expected to rise 24% with introduction of African Union passport in 2018
The new passport will enable African travellers to visit other countries on the continent without a visa.
Group bookings in New Year brighten hotel outlook for North America
Committed occupancy and average daily rates for Q1 2017 are showing major signs of growth, with group travel leading the way, despite the continuing lag in transient booking pace in Q4 2016, according to TravelClick’s November North American Hospitality Review (NAHR) report.
Travellers seeking exotic adventures in fast-changing destinations: 2017 Virtuoso Luxe Report
For 2017, luxury travellers are seeking adventures in less explored areas and craving customized local experiences wherever they roam.
New Mekong initiative to boost tourism investment and innovation
The Mekong Initiative for Startup Tourism (MIST) is matching startup teams with international mentors, market opportunities and investors.
Starwood Preferred Guest credit card rated the best hotel credit card
The Starwood Preferred Guest credit card is the best hotel rewards card, according to CreditCards.com. The Hilton HHonors Reserve credit card from Citi came in second and the Club Carlson Rewards Visa Signature card placed third.
Airbnb expands beyond the home with the launch of Trips
Trips opens up concept of hosting, empowering people to share their interests, hobbies and passions.
IHG Rewards Club introduces new Amazon Kindle member benefit
An industry-first agreement grants IHG Rewards Club members free Kindle Singles and Kindle Books from Amazon Publishing .
AccorHotels.com Marketplace expanding to add independent hotels in North America
Alongside the Group’s existing hotels, 200 independent hotels across the U.S. and Canada,, selected on a variety of criteria including location, quality, inspection and guest reviews, will be available to guests on the AccorHotels.com platform in Q1 2017.
AccorHotels finalises acquisition of concierge market leader John Paul
John Paul’s more than 1,000 employees around the world come from the most eminent palaces and are available 24/7 to cater to their customers’ every request, from the simplest to the most extraordinary, anywhere around the globe.
