The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today unveiled the remarkable growth of Travel & Tourism in France last year, with the sector’s GDP contribution surging by nearly 6% year-on-year to a record-breaking €246BN.
UN Tourism Executive Council meets to place tourism in global economic agenda
Tourism leaders from across the world have met again to shape the sector’s future, emphasizing the sector’s vital economic importance while also placing it firmly on the political agenda.
Crewfare wins 2024 TravelTech Show Trailblazer Awards
TravelTech Show has revealed the winner of this year’s Trailblazer Awards – Crewfare – who fought off competition from four other finalists in a ‘Dragons’ Den’ style final that took place on the final day of the event.
Hickory Global Partners & MGME launch commissionable referral program
Hickory Global Partners, a global corporate travel alliance serving travel agencies, corporate travel departments and corporations, has launched an official commissionable referral program alongside MGME, its sister company and full-service meetings and events agency. This referral program will allow Hickory members to have their clients partner with MGME for corporate events but also pair travel and event sales to boost both businesses while earning additional commissionable income of at least 4%, offering significant potential for increased revenue.
137 Pillars House joins SLH considerate collection
The award-winning 137 Pillars House is a stunning 30 suite boutique Hotel with a rich colonial past; built around the original colonial teak homestead which dates back to the late 1800’s. It is located in a leafy residential enclave a few minutes’ walk from the historical Wat Gate Temple, Ping River and boutique shopping area.
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts unveils a glamorous coastal haven with the debut of The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort in Oman
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts have announced the highly anticipated opening of The St. Regis Al Mouj Muscat Resort, marking the debut of the brand in Oman. Blending local heritage, avant-garde design and the timeless glamour of the St. Regis brand, the resort, developed by Alfardan Group, introduces the signature hallmarks born at New York’s finest address of Fifth Avenue and 55th Street, to the region’s luminaries.
Holiday Inn ranks #1 most trusted brand in travel and hospitality, welcomes a modern future
The Holiday Inn brand is not only one of the most iconic names in hospitality, but one of the world’s largest and most recognized brands. According to Morning Consult Intelligence data, the Holiday Inn brand is also the most trusted travel and hospitality brand in the country.
Meyer Jabara Hotels offering IT services & support across its portfolio and beyond
Meyer Jabara Hotels (MJH) is invested in technology – so much so that the company is taking on the role of technology support, help desk, and implementation for its portfolio of 32 hotels plus any other properties needing IT assistance on a project basis. With the goal of enabling guests and staff to communicate at the speed of business or faster, the hotel owner and third-party manager will design, procure, install, certify, and monitor each property’s network infrastructure. In addition, MJH will work to ensure the highest levels of cybersecurity and provide data backup/recovery and helpdesk support.
Travel & Tourism in China set to surpass pre-pandemic levels this year
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) 2024 Economic Impact Research (EIR) has revealed today that China’s Travel & Tourism sector is set to inject a record-breaking ¥12.62TN into the national economy by the end of this year.
UN Tourism executive council meets to place tourism in Global Economic Agenda
Tourism leaders from across the world have met again to shape the sector’s future, emphasizing the sector’s vital economic importance while also placing it firmly on the political agenda.
