Scandinavia, Germany and Southern Europe presented the region’s strongest growth with volumes increasing by 89%, 74% and 50% respectively year-on-year.
Chinese head abroad for annual Spring Festival
60 percent of Chinese tourists intend to travel outside the country, with France a popular destination for groups and Thailand popular among independent travellers.
Hyatt launches free Wi-Fi to all guests worldwide
Offer does not extend to meeting rooms, where bandwidth demand varies by the number of event attendees.
First two Hyatt Centric hotels set to open in April
The new, full service lifestyle brand’s first locations, both adaptive reuse projects, will open in Chicago and Miami.
Steigenberger launches its third brand – Jaz in the City
Scheduled to open this September, the first Jaz in the City is currently under construction in Amsterdam.
The Taj Group launches its own private wine label
Consisting of two whites and four reds, this curated selection has been crafted and bottled exclusively for Taj luxury hotels in India.
Forbes Travel Guide 2015 adds 18 new Five-Star hotels
The Forbes Travel Guide Star Rating list now includes 115 Five-Star hotels, 55 Five-Star restaurants and 48 Five-Star spas.
Hilton sells one landmark hotel, acquires five others
After closing the sale of the Waldorf Astoria New York, proceeds used to sign agreements for for 5 other properties in Florida and San Francisco.
Reflecting on the life of Auguste Escoffier on the anniversary of his death
The King of the Chefs and the Chef of Kings lived an incredibly long and full life, making lasting contributions to the culinary industry along the way.
Starwood to spin-off vacation ownership business
The new timeshare business will retain its long-term Westin, Sheraton and SPG affiliations.
