Cocktails with a culinary twist, the “nose to tail” movement, South American and Mediterranean-influenced cuisine, and reimagined childhood desserts are among the top trends according to Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants’ 2017 Culinary & Cocktails Trend Forecast.
Marriott International’s lifestyle brands partner with Fast Company to design and innovate for next gen travelers
To launch the partnership, Marriott International will serve as the official hospitality partner for the Fast Company Innovation Festival taking place November 1-4, 2016 at Civic Hall in New York City.
Tech is enhancing travel experiences: CTA survey
The future of vacations will mesh technology and data to enable more personalized experiences.
Marriott International targets Australia, New Zealand and Pacific region to reach 50 hotels by the end of 2020
Marriott’s growing pipeline of new hotels in the region is expected to add over 4,500 rooms and 2,500 new jobs.
Business travel in the age of the sharing economy: new risks and challenges that need to be managed and mitigated
A new report from medical and travel security company International SOS reveals businesses may be unprepared when it comes to understanding the benefits, risks and legal considerations of using shared transport and accommodation services during business travel.
Monopoly Hotels & Resorts launches alternative to a hotel franchise
For an annual subscription, the Monopoly Global Alliance Program provides a la carte services and support.
Hotel coalition launches ‘Hotel Owners for Tomorrow’
Asia hotel owners join global hospitality management and industry organisations to provide a hospitality coalition to promote the importance of sustainability.
IHG Connect on track to reach 1,500 hotels in Americas this year
IHG Rewards Club members will be able to walk into any IHG Connect-enabled hotel and access Wi-Fi by entering their Rewards Club credentials and then be automatically recognized in future visits.
Yen devaluation leads to profit boost for Japanese hotels
Japan’s hotel industry has benefitted substantially from the devaluation of the Japanese yen, experiencing four consecutive years of double-digit percentage growth in gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR).
IHG launches hotel virtual reality service in China
Guests will be able to try VR in a “Vive Zone”, which offers gaming, entertainment and interactions in a fully immersive digital generated environment.
