Guests will have the opportunity to wear Japanese kimono adorned by brides and grooms in traditional weddings and to take pictures wearing these kimonos.
Aloft hits 100 hotels milestone
First launched in 2008, Aloft currently operates in 16 countries across the globe and has plans to open eight more hotels by year’s end.
More growth in 2016 UK hotels forecast, but at a slower pace
UK hotels continue to benefit from the improving economic and travel backdrop according to new PwC analysis.
HSMAI Europe signs agreement with TripAdvisor
HSMAI Europe has signed an agreement to feature TripAdvisor news and insights across HSMAI channels, as part of a joint effort to expand knowledge-sharing within the European hospitality and travel industry.
European elite loyalty members not all that loyal
Elite loyalty members often participate in multiple airline and hotel program, and they aren’t afraid to shop around in search of the best deal.
Google announces more changes to Hotel Ads on Google
Changes include expansion of Google Hotel Ads Commission Program and Book on Google, as well addition of more hotel amenity information within Google search.
Youth travellers represent 23% of international tourist arrivals
The share of youth travellers has not only increased, but diversified due to growing numbers of young travellers from emerging economies.
Crown commits to more indigenous employment
Under the Employment Parity Initiative, Crown Resorts has signed an agreement with the Australian Government to employ an additional 400 First Australians over the next four years.
What guests leave behind
The Motel 6 Left Behind Survey reveals what items travellers leave in hotel rooms and what lengths they will go to to retrieve what they forgot.
Hilton Al Ain installs food composting machines
Its Green Good Oklin food waste decomposition system can reduce food waste as much as 90 percent in volume in 24 hours.
