Google Hotel Ads case study claims Hilton improved its conversion rate by 45% and drove a 12% increase in overall ROI.
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.
Glass of wine trumps sex and social media among global travelers
Survey results show close relationship between wine and travel, and where wine stacks up among life’s other indulgences—such as sex, social media, smartphones, the spa and the gym.
TripAdvisor launches Guide to Writing Helpful Reviews
The three most important things in a review are that it concentrates on facts, that it provides a lot of detail, and that it’s concise and to the point.
Marriott Europe reaches out to unemployed youth
Marriott’s aim is to create 20,000 career opportunities for young people aged 16-25 by the year 2020.
Fiji resort gets its own submersible
Leisure facilities available at Laucala Island, Fiji, now include being able to explore the underwater world surroundings in a DeepFlight Super Falcon submersible.
Four Seasons ranked Best Hotel Employer 2015 by future hoteliers
Taj and FRHI came second and third in survey completed by students and alumni from 99 countries and 47 different hospitality educational institutions.
Skål International pledges support for Vanuatu after Tropical Cyclone Pam
Skål International has set up a Vanuatu Relief Fund so its 17,000 members from 85 countries along with friends and colleagues in the travel and tourism industry can contribute.
Free smartphone for guests at 4 Dorsett Hotels & Resorts in Hong Kong
A complimentary Android phone is received upon check in on a one per room basis and will be available for guests for the duration of their stay.
Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort launches Dubai’s first long-tail boat
The authentic vessel, shipped from Thailand, will be making several trips every day from the beach resort’s private jetty, through the bottom of the Palm Jumeirah and over to Dubai Marina on the city’s mainland.
