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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.
Millennials least likely to be travel rewards program members
This despite being the age group most likely to believe such programs are useful.
Meliá partners with UNICEO to enhance visibility in MICE segment
Meliá will now begin to actively cooperate in UNICEO projects which aim to promote the exchange of professional experiences and know-how among members and will also become a global sponsor and provide support for the activities of the non-profit association based in Geneva.
TripAdvisor launches dedicated airport pages
Travellers will be able to get information about what to do, where to eat and where to stay at 200 major airports around the world.
Study looks at generational differences between meeting planners’ sourcing behaviours
Millennials value the venue’s cost as most influential, while members of older generations value the venue’s customer service department when sourcing their next meeting location.
The Ritz-Carlton posts the 1,000 global travel tip on Foursquare
Gathered from concierge teams at each of its 89 hotels and resorts around the globe, The Ritz-Carlton “World Concierge” enables travelers to receive well-curated information as they ‘check-in’ at iconic landmarks.
Starwood invests $300 million in North America to make The Luxury Collection largest luxury brand
Following a $500 million restoration program in Europe, Starwood’s largest luxury brand is now focused on renovating and converting hotels throughout the U.S.
Marriott contest offers Shanghai F&B entrepreneurs space to bring creative ideas to life
Competition invites restaurant and bar concepts for three Shanghai hotels with the promise: “You have the idea, we have the space”.
