W Taipei and Four Seasons Hotel Sydney take out the top spots in the Luxury category.
Americans not redeeming their travel rewards: CPA survey
While a majority of Americans say that using their credit or debit card to earn travel reward points makes financial sense, few of them are actually taking advantage of those perks to save on their hotel and airline costs.
Ibiza home to most expensive beach destination in Europe
A survey by Allovoyages.fr compared the cost of lodging at all European holiday resorts during the month of August, with only accommodation rated at least 3 stars considered.
Red Roof Inn launches Verified WiFi initiative
Red Roof Inn is increasing WiFi to high speeds at their hotels to speeds that will allow guests to stream their favorite movies, video games and music.
120 Carlson Rezidor hotels receive Safehotels Alliance certification
The program pre-empts the increasing expectation from business travelers that hospitality providers will deliver a safe and secure experience.
54,000 new hotel rooms in UAE pipeline: Report
There are 183 hotel projects and 54,000 hotel rooms in the UAE pipeline, according to a new report.
South Africa’s hotel and tourism sector set for steady growth: PwC Outlook
New visa regulations, which require that foreign travellers appear in person at South African embassies to have their biometric information taken, had a sharp impact on the South African tourism industry.
Macdonald Hotels installs defibrillators in all properties
With cardiac arrests cited as a leading cause of death in the UK, Macdonald Hotels is aiming to give its over one million annual guests the best chance of survival, if this happens, by installing lifesaving defibrillators at all 45 of its hotels.
The Peninsula Paris awarded coveted “Palace” distinction
Bestowed by the French Tourism Development Agency, ATOUT France, the “Palace” status was created in November 2010 to reward hotel excellence and to assist in promoting the French way of life on the international stage.
What $10,000USD a night buys you on Bintan Island
Spanning a total of 1045 square metres, the Vanda Villa comes with an infinity pool, separate guest house, around-the-clock butler and dedicated chef in its kitchen.
