Low-cost, foundational initiatives such as installing LED lighting and low-flow faucets are projected to save US$1 billion across the portfolio in less than 10 years.
14 new properties join National Geographic Unique Lodges of the World
The addition of these 14 new lodges brings the Unique Lodges portfolio to a total of 38 distinguished properties on six continents just six months after its launch.
Insights into the behaviour of connected travellers and how hotels can please them
New report defines Connected Travellers as those who have used a smartphone to plan or book a trip and provides in-depth insight into their habits and behaviors.
Marketing Greece issues assurance: Tourists not subject to ATM withdrawal limits
Visitors with credit and debit card issued abroad will be able to use their cards as they would during any other visit to Greece, either at ATMs or through transactions at hotels and shops for services.
Mexican operator Posadas launches Live Aqua hotel brand in five U.S. cities
The U.S. launch of the Latin lifestyle brand is the first international expansion for Mexico’s largest hotel operator.
onefinestay celebrates five years by announcing $40m growth financing & key senior hires
From opening with six homes, onefinestay’s portfolio across London, New York, Paris and Los Angeles is now six times bigger than the combined inventory of The Ritz, The Plaza, Hotel George V and Hotel Bel-Air,
$2 million birthday package caters to elite teens at Mexico’s Grand Velas Resorts
Supersized birthday blowout bash includes private jet round trip transportation, custom designer dress, spa takeover, diamond rental, skydiving and special musical entertainment by a renowned DJ and performing artist.
Booking.com to amend parity provisions throughout Europe
Under the new provisions, Booking.com will abandon its price, availability and booking conditions parity provisions with respect to other online travel agencies and its standard terms will be the same for all of its European partners.
The hotel development boom in Africa: a closer look at the pipeline mix
The findings of this year’s Hotel Chain Development Pipeline Survey show that Hilton is leading the race to develop new hotels in Africa, with Carlson Rezidor and Marriott hot on its heels.
Marriott and Universal Music launch global marketing partnership
The partnership will premiere live performances for hotel guests at select properties across Marriott International’s portfolio of brands around the globe.
