Each “24 hours in 24 seconds” video guide will tell a city’s story and capture its most exciting aspects, enabling travellers to make the most of their short breaks and explore authentic local experiences adapted to their fast-paced lifestyles.
Hostel sector set to grow across Europe as sharing economy takes hold
According to a new report on the limited service and hybrid hotel sector by HVS, this sector is starting to shape part of a ‘sharing economy’ whereby consumers value ‘access to’ rather than ‘ownership of’ goods and services.
Marriott enhancement on Meeting Services app simplifies billing
Designed based on meeting planner feedback, the billing enhancement gives planners the ability to customize their billing and respond to charges instantly and discretely through the app.
Asia Pacific travellers are choosing shorter trips closer to home
Asia Pacific travellers are favouring getaways within the region compared with holidays that require long international flights, according to Visa’s Global Travel Intentions Study 2015.
The way to a bride is through her shoes
Rydges Hotels and Resorts in Cairns, Australia has launched an incentive for brides-to-be with all bookings receiving a gift card up worth up to $1000 to design bespoke wedding footwear.
Marriott’s Mobile Requests expands globally, adds four more brands
The two-way chat feature on Marriott Mobile app enables guests to customize their stay anywhere, anytime – and, in five languages.
Jumeirah Group collaborates with Google to launch 360° video platform
Jumeirah Inside is a virtual platform comprising 360° video and photography that enables users to make hotel bookings, access never-before-seen footage, discover hidden treasures and share them with the world.
Hotel brand conversions can boost performance: Cornell report
Hotels that stayed within their brand family when they switched brands did not generally see improved occupancy, but those that moved to a similar brand in a different brand family did see improvements,
2015 Vacation Deprivation Study highlights global variations in vacation habits
Europe leads the world in paid vacation time while Americans and Asians lag.
Noble House hacked
Noble House learned that malware may have been installed on payment processing systems that potentially affected cards swiped at the six of its properties.
