TripAdvisor instant booking is now fully rolled out across 11 countries, following the launch of instant booking in the U.S. and U.K., with a global rollout expected in the first half of 2016.
IHG builds on commitment to responsible business practices with launch of IHG Foundation
Initial beneficiaries include CARE International UK, Goodwill Industries International, Youth Career Initiative, British Red Cross and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust .
ONYX Hospitality Group to accelerate regional growth of OZO and Shama
ONYX Hospitality Group and Singapore Hospitality Holdings enter strategic alliance to accelerate the growth of OZO and Shama across Asia Pacific and Middle East – Joint venture targets the opening of 46 additional OZO and Shama properties by 2024.
The connection between travel and love
Study reveals a connection between travel and love, the majority of travellers appear to feel most amorous when they’re on the road and Paris is the world’s “most romantic” city.
Hilton celebrates 2015 winners of CEO Light & Warmth Awards, the company’s highest honor
The 2015 CEO Light & Warmth Award Winners recognize exceptional Team Members and franchisee employees who embody the core values of founder Conrad Hilton.
Airbnb users spent $2.4 billion on lodging in the U.S. over past year
More than 55% of that $2.4 billion was spent in five U.S. cities: New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Miami, and Boston according to a from CBRE Hotels’ Americas Research.
Starwood’s Speciality Select brands on New York growth spurt
Collectively, Starwood’s Aloft, Element and Four Points Brands will add ten new hotels in New York State by the end of 2018.
AccorHotels signs The Code in the U.S. to combat child abuse and trafficking
AccorHotels reinforces its commitment against the sexual exploitation of children alongside ECPAT USA by signing the Code of Conduct in the U.S. during Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
Starwood to source 100% cage-free eggs
Starwood Hotels & Resorts has announced plans to source 100% of its eggs from cage-free chickens across its supply chain by 2020.
Forecast continued growth through 2017 for U.S. hotels
STR and Tourism Economics is projecting healthy RevPAR growth in 2016, and RevPAR will continue to be driven by room rate.
