Marriott Traveler expects to launch nearly 300 pieces of destination content over the next three months beginning with three popular locations: New Orleans, Chicago and Orlando.
Karisma and Viacom to develop Nickelodeon Hotels
From the presence of favourite Nickelodeon characters like SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to resort attractions and entertainment, Nickelodeon Hotels is aiming at the upscale family vacation market.
Best Western announces partnership with Agoda.com
Best Western’s partnership with Agoda.com will provide its hotels direct distribution to the fastest-growing Asian travel markets including China, Korea, India, Indonesia and Thailand.
Survey on executive development
eHotelier is seeking your views on the type of development opportunities that would best suit you and your company.
TripAdvisor announces 2015 Travellers’ Choice awards for Destinations
Award winners were determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings for hotels, restaurants and attractions in destinations worldwide, gathered over a 12-month period.
Shortage of chefs in the UK
VisitEngland, the country’s national tourist board, has found chefs made up 21% of all skill shortage vacancies for skilled trades, suggesting businesses are struggling to recruit the skilled chefs they need.
Marriott announces water usage decrease in line with 2020 goal
Water usage throughout its worldwide hotels has decreased in 2014 by 5.3% over 2013, and 16.3% compared to 2007.
Viceroy Hotel Group joins Global Hotel Alliance
Viceroy has hotels in five locations globally: Mexico, US, Caribbean, Maldives and UAE and future properties located in the Middle East, Portugal and Colombia, some of which will be incorporated into GHA’s Ultratravel Collection.
The top ten meeting trends for 2015
Millennial attendees are more focused on ‘what’s in it for me personally’ and planners should understand that.
Hilton sees 45 percent increase in conversions: Google Hotel Ads case study
Google Hotel Ads case study claims Hilton improved its conversion rate by 45% and drove a 12% increase in overall ROI.
