New RateCalendar service is a visual, fast way to compare and choose a hotel that best suits user’s requirements, within a period of year or more, while still allowing a subsequent cancellation without charges at most of its hotels.
OTAs dominate hotels in travel app usage
The dominance of OTAs, combined with the lack of branded hotel apps, demonstrate how iPhone owners wanting to book travel experiences are putting OTAs in a position of power on the mobile device.
Sheraton reveals new visual identity with redesigned website
The first phase of a larger brand repositioning, the revamped website features an enhanced user journey, high-end design, artful photography, and a modern color palette.
Hilton refreshes its eforea spa concept
In addition to a new look and feel, starting this July, eforea spas around the world will be rolling out an updated treatment menu.
UAE building attractions to rival global landmarks
UAE mega-projects in development for 2020 include the world’s largest Ferris wheel, plus two new museums, 10 theme parks and two safari parks.
Details revealed of Shanghai Disneyland
Shanghai Disney Resort features a Disneyland park with six themed lands, innovative attractions and immersive entertainment designed especially for Chinese guests.
Millennials and affluent travellers fuel 20 per cent growth in Chinese outbound travellers
To benefit from this strong growth, hoteliers should meet the needs of Chinese travellers with free Wi-Fi and Chinese-speaking staff.
The world’s best-reviewed hotels
Expedia.com’s 2015 Insiders’ Select List is comprised of 650 global properties culled from the best of two million+ guest reviews.
Hilton announces ISIC student discounts
Hilton’s partnership with the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) council offers students a 10 percent discount off best available rates at participating Hilton hotels in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Almost half of new hotel rooms coming to Dubai this year are 3-star or less
The near-saturated luxury market is set to be rivalled by a supply of lower-graded properties with more competitive room rates, 44% of which are forecast to be graded 3-star or less.
