Chinese investors have upped the ante in the Australian hotel sector, accounting for 42% of the $1.7 billion in hotel sales year-to-date according to new research from CBRE.
Hilton expands soap recycling program
The program has already donated more than four million bars of soap, and now 1,370 hotels will participate, including all 750 properties in Its all suites brands.
Program Has Already Donated more than Four Million Bars of Soap
Marriott Rewards releases new survey on travel trends
Its findings show that women do a better job than men disconnecting from work email when on vacation, however men return less stressed.
How long do you take to respond to guest requests?
Guests have a right to complain if hotel staff does not respond to their text requests in about 12 minutes, to emails in 26 minutes, and via social media in 27 minutes or less, according to new research.
Wyndham forced to cancel SPG Rewards promotional offer before it begins
SPG members were asked to email two screenshots to Wyndham in order to prove they had donated their points, but after realising how easy screenshots are to manipulate, the promotion was scrapped after false claims were submitted.
Marriott Europe launches accelerator programme for travel & leisure tech start-ups
The Marriott TestBED programme will give budding companies the chance to grow through expert guidance and the opportunity to pilot their product within the Marriott Hotels portfolio within Europe.
TripAdvisor takes a stand on wildlife welfare standards in tourism
Hundreds of animal attractions where tourists come into physical contact with captive wild animals or endangered species will no longer be bookable on TripAdvisor or Viator.
Marriott opens hotel innovation incubator – M Beta at Charlotte Marriott City Center
Every corner of the hotel allows for rapid prototyping, inviting guests to test and give feedback in real-time, ultimately shaping their future hotel experience.
Hilton among founding members of White House First Job Compact
The initiative represents President Obama’s call-to-action for communities and businesses to help connect out-of-school, out-of-work Opportunity Youth ages 16 to 24 to their first jobs.
Wyndham Rewards makes play for SPG members
Wyndham Rewards offered a 12-hour promotion to give SPG members an opportunity to swap their points at a 4 to 1 ratio, plus receive a status level match.
