IHG has mapped its global estate of more than 5,000 open properties and the majority of its pipeline hotels against risks related to both water quantity and water quality and has also identified the actions needed to address these risks.
ACCC ruling on OTAs doesn’t go far enough: Tourism Accommodation Australia
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has ruled that hotels will only be able to offer cheaper prices than an OTA over the phone, over the counter or via a loyalty club.
Kimpton issues statement on payment card security breach
More than 60 of its hotels and restaurants in the United States were affected.
Travel trends: Hipster holidays and China’s Uberisation
Here are two predictions that came true in 2016.
Shangri-La launches new food and beverage loyalty program
Shangri-La’s consumer research showed that the emotion attached to a dining experience is far more appealing than the functional benefit of discounts and points, and so loyalty programmes should adapt and become increasingly more experiential.
W Hotels kicks off travelling music festival
W Hotels Music Festival will travel annually to W Hotels around the World after launching next month at W Scottsdale with stages throughout the hotel.
What European business travelers think about alternative accommodation
According to a MagicStay.com study, 20% of business travelers have already chosen alternative accommodation on one of their trips and 42% of respondents confirmed that they have considered it.
IHG announces global partnership with Alipay
The new partnership will initially apply to IHG’s existing estate of more than 270 hotels in Greater China, as well as a number of hotels around the world that participate in IHG’s China Ready Programme, which offers a range of tailored services to Chinese travellers.
Internet sales overtake traditional agents at Best Western Australasia
Best Western Australasia has reported encouraging results for the first six months of 2016 with booking revenue rising by 19%.
Westin Hotels & Resorts announces the expansion of the Westin Run Concierge program in North America
Underscoring the growing global demand among business and leisure travelers to rev up their well-being routine on the road, many Westin concierges will now provide expert insights into surfing, skiing, hiking, and cycling, among other physical activities.
