Wyndham Worldwide has announced plans to spin off the company’s hotel business resulting in two separate, publicly traded companies.Ê
Shiva Hotels launches anti-slavery campaign to eradicate human trafficking
UK hotel groupÊShiva HotelsÊis looking to take human trafficking and modern slavery head on, launching an industry-first anti-slavery program, which it began rolling out across its hotels last week.
Facebook launches City Guides in latest app update
In a strategy seen as an offensive move against Google Trips, Facebook has launched city guides of its own, and gone one step further by adding the option of booking a hotel restaurant or tour. The feature enables users to book their hotel room or make reservations in select cities directly through the app via a Book Now button.
Expedia’s Annual Beach Vacation Trends for 2017
Expedia.com¨ released the results of the 2017 Expedia¨ Flip Flop Report1, a global study that explores cultural differences in beach attitudes and behaviors across 17 countries from around the globe.
Quinta do LagoÕs picnic in the park will give local childrenÕs charities a boost
Quinta do Lago, regarded as one of EuropeÕs leading golf and leisure destination, will be giving back to the local community this summer thanks to its hugely successful ÔPicnic in the ParkÕ events.
Air Asia X lands in Honolulu
Flight D7 001 from long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X landed at Honolulu International Airport on June 28, marking the airline’s first foray into the US.Ê
Hotel values rise in Eastern Europe while west faces tougher times
Hotels in Eastern Europe are benefitting from tough times in Western Europe with room values in the region seeing an impressive 11 per centÊaverage growth, according to our 2017 European Hotel Valuation Index (HVI).
Mantra Group is closing the gap on gender inequality
Mantra Group is closing the gap on gender inequality, with its latest data showing the accommodation group sits well above the industry average for female employees and that an influx of women in management has boosted gender equality in senior roles.
BHG and AccorHotels form partnership for Accor to manage 26 hotels in Brazil
Brazil Hospitality Group and its shareholders, which are funds managed by GP Investments and GTIS Partners, have announced an agreement with French group AccorHotels by means of which Accor will reflag and manage a portfolio of 26 hotels and 4,400 rooms. AccorHotels will pay R$200 million for the transaction.Ê
Flattening reservation pace presents ongoing challenge for hoteliers
As North American hoteliers progress through the early months of 2017, the pace of new bookings is flat with new February reservation commitments at -0.8 per cent. However, average daily rates (ADR) for the first and second quarters of 2017 are showing signs of growth across all travel segments.
