The Expedia group has unveiled its first ÔExpedia Innovation LabÕ in Asia, with a view to using its proprietary scientific methods to capture consumer online and app travel search and booking behaviour, and to inform future innovation and technology development globally.
20th AA annual Hospitality Awards honours Philippe Rossiter with the Lifetime Achievement Award
Recognised for his continuous and valuable contribution to the hospitality industry, Prof Peter A Jones MBE shares the moment his esteemed colleague Philippe Rossiter is honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award
How Sabre Corporation is developing the next level of travel distribution and retailing technologies
Find out what strategies and measures Sabre Corporation are implementing to create the next level of travel distribution and retailing technologies
GTA officially joins Hotelbeds Group
Following the customary regulatory process, GTA officially joins Hotelbeds Group
Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. acquires two Arizonian luxury resorts
Xenia Hotels & Resorts, Inc. acquires two Arizonian luxury resorts for a combined purchase price of purchase price of $305 million
Marriott to open seven new hotels in Scotland by 2021
Marriott International has announced plans to open seven new hotels in Scotland. The US firm intends to expand its footprint north of the border by almost 75 per centÊover the next four years.
Starwood Capital strikes joint venture with China’s Shimao Property Holdings
Shimao Property Holdings, a Shanghai-based property developer, is establishing a new hotel joint venture in China with Starwood Capital. Under the terms of the agreement, Shimao will hold a 51-percent stake in the joint venture, while Starwood will own the remaining 49 per cent.Ê
Travel agents can now book directly through TripAdvisorÕs Viator
Travel agents can now book directly through TripAdvisorÕs Viator, allowing for immediate access to the world’s largest select of tours and attractions.
Barcelona: First consequences of terrorist attack on the accommodation sector
Following the unfortunate attacks in Catalonia, Spain last August 17, several clients have approached BRIC Consulting to hear their opinion on the expected repercussions in the accommodation sector, especially in the city of Barcelona.
RLJ Lodging Trust, FelCor Lodging Trust complete merger
RLJ Lodging Trust has officially completed its merger with FelCor Lodging Trust. RLJ shareholders and FelCor stockholders on August 15 approved the merger.
