Four lucky winners from different corners of the world, along with up to five guests each, will sleep on the first level of Paris’ top real estate location which was created by a Parisian designer just in time for the UEFA EURO 2016 football tournament.
US hotel industry knocking on recession’s door: Hotel Industry’s Pulse indicator
e−forecasting.com’s HIP – a predictive analytic which gauges monthly overall business conditions for hotels – stalled, posting a nil growth rate in April after an increase of 0.1% in March.
American Express Travel expands exclusive hotel programs
FINE HOTELS & RESORTS and The Hotel Collection now offer 1,400 properties in more than 500 destinations.
35,000 Marriott Associates to volunteer in 50 countries as part of Spirit To Serve Our Communities Day initiative
Marriott anticipates record breaking engagement, with associates expected to deliver about 90,000 volunteer hours – the equivalent of 30 years of work.
Luxury travel outpacing the rest of the travel industry according to new Amadeus report
Report explores luxury travel trends through 2025 and six emerging affluent “traveler tribes” to help the travel industry better serve this fast growing segment.
Zika’s impact on Puerto Rico tourism
Clarisa Jiménez, President & CEO of the Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Association, has written a piece which aims to sets the facts straight on the effect of Zika in Puerto Rico.
Hilton awards $320,000 to properties creating solutions to local social and environmental obstacles
The 2016 Travel with Purpose Action Grants are awarded to Hilton properties and corporate offices that submit the most creative ideas to drive value for their hotels and strengthen the local communities where they operate.
AccorHotels revamps ‘Optimum Service Standards’ program to accommodate Chinese visitors to Australia
The ‘Hao Ke Ya Gao’ program encompasses translated welcome kits and maps in Mandarin, UnionPay, Chinese newspapers, television channels, electrical adaptors, menu items and teas, as well as twin room configurations and internet access with a simplified Chinese character map.
The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts collaborates to create luggage line
Sofia Sanchez de Betak brings The Luxury Collection’s hotels in Greece to life with a suitcase design inspired by her travels to Santorini, Mykonos, Athens and Costa Navarino.
Study shows why ‘going green’ pays off
A majority of travelers in the U.S. spend more money per trip, travel more frequently and stay longer when destinations offer sustainable practices, according to a report by Sustainable Travel International and Mandala Research.











