Comfort Inn will join Comfort Suites in implementing a 100-percent smoke-free policy beginning July 1, 2016, making Comfort the largest hotel brand in the United States to do so with more than 1,700 properties across the country.
Destination weddings gaining in popularity
Couples are expressing their creativity through unique locations and events, as destination weddings become more affordable and stress-free.
EarthCheck certification delivers ROI to hotels’ bottom line: study
Research proves the hotels can make a difference both to the environment and to their operational overheads, as resource savings do result in sizeable financial savings.
Hostel industry generating an average of €200 per bed per year in ancillary revenue
New report examines the results of a survey of youth travel accommodation (YTA) providers about their ancillary revenue sources.
EB-5 financing for hotel development has potential for fraud: Cornell Study
A federal program that encourages foreign residents to invest in U.S. projects can create distortions in the hotel development cycle, according to a study published by the Center for Hospitality Research.
Airbnb messaging comes to Apple Watch
Airbnb’s new Apple Watch app makes it simple for hosts and guests to manage a new or upcoming trip and communicate with each other instantaneously.
New nutritionally-balanced and fun kid’s menu rolling out at Holiday Inns AMEA
The menu consists of 34 main meals (including 12 regional dishes), 7 desserts and 10 drinks and has been designed to ensure that hotels from across the region can cater to both local and international tastes.
Waldorf Astoria curates bespoke experiences
All 25 Waldorf Astoria hotels worldwide are now offer once-in-a-lifetime packages to engage travellers with unforgettable experiences unique to each destination.
Chinese outbound tourists exceed 100 million for the first time
A survey on the levels of satisfaction of Chinese outbound travelers with the top 24 destinations shows that New Zealand, Singapore, America, Canada and Australia are the highest-ranking in terms of customer satisfaction.
Radisson Blu launches contest to customise egg chair
Global design contest invites participants to personalise the iconic chair originally created by the Danish architect Arne Jacobsen for the SAS Royal Hotel, Copenhagen.
