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Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit saves $80,000 USD through food waste program
Sofitel Bangkok Sukhumvit’s executive chef, Jeremy Cayron, is using technology to chop the property’s food waste from about 13,000 kilos per month to 4,000.
Hotel promo targets the newly single
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego’s new You Will Survive package features everything necessary to pick up the pieces and move on including comfort foods, booze, survival songs, a make-over, and professional photo shoot for your online dating profile.
The Ritz-Carlton encourages sustainable driving with new electric charging stations at hotels across the world
The Ritz-Carlton network of destination charging stations make long distance travel more convenient with the installation of two charging stations at each property and the ability to charge up for the next 150 miles in two and a half hours.
Karma Group and Sanctum Hotel Group form joint venture to develop luxury rock and roll-inspired hotels
There will be an exclusive membership club based around these properties, providing members not only great rates and discounts at the properties, but also ‘money can’t buy’ benefits such as preferential tickets to rock concerts as well as VIP experiences like meeting bands and back stage tours.
Rio’s pre-Olympic hotel supply ramp-up
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has gained 38 hotels and more than 9,500 hotel rooms since being named host of the 2016 Summer Olympics.
GM of New York Hilton Midtown launches 365-Day Chief Recognition Officer campaign
Every day Zieren chooses a different hotel employee – focusing on those that work behind the scenes and aren’t traditionally guest-facing – to honor in an Instagram post. The campaign is designed to shed light on team recognition and the diversity of the hospitality industry.
Average booking value on direct hotel websites nearly double that on third-party channels: SiteMinder report
An analysis of the reservations and revenue that SiteMinder’s customers made over the year ending June 2016 show that room prices on direct websites are, on average, 1.8 times higher than the prices listed on third-party channels.
Carnival Corporation continues commitment to environment and safety
World’s largest leisure travel company today released 2015 sustainability report detailing progress made in environmental, safety, employee and social areas.
Attract China launches new website to serve Chinese independent travellers
The site’s features include tailored itineraries, hotel and restaurant recommendations, and cultural calendars.
