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.
81 million meals served in a year of luxury dining at InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
The world’s largest luxury hotel brand reveals what it takes to deliver five-star service around the clock.
Rio hotels see larger Olympics boost than London and Beijing
While the Olympics performance lift for Rio was higher, the post-Olympics challenges will also be greater, due to a spike in the supply of rooms and fears over the Zika virus and ongoing political issues.
Meliá stays strong in Spain’s summer season
This year Meliá will have an average occupancy of over 80% and it will also maintain or increase the Average Room Rate (ARR) by up to double-digit growth, generating RevPAR (Revenue Per Available Room) growth of between 20 and 30%.
IHG hits German milestone with 100 hotels now open or in pipeline
One of the company’s ten global key markets., IHG now has 65 hotels open in Germany and 35 further properties in the pipeline due to open in the next three to five years.
