The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) has agreed a partnership with train operator Avanti West Coast to highlight the importance of sustainable and efficient business travel to its members.
Resident Hotels announces agreement with Marriott International to rebrand four of its midscale properties
Specialist hotel operating company, Resident Hotels, announced it has signed a franchise agreement with Marriott International to convert its four Sleeperz Hotels to the Four Points Flex by Sheraton brand.
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel hits the market
Oaks Darwin Elan Hotel, Darwin’s leading serviced apartment hotel, has been listed for sale by Minor Hotels.
WTTC reveals pandemic’s heavy toll on woman and youth in travel & tourism jobs
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), in collaboration with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism, today launched a new report revealing the stark impact of the pandemic on woman and youth employment within the global Travel & Tourism sector.
Hyatt strengthens holistic wellbeing commitment for colleagues, guests and members
Wellbeing is at the core of Hyatt’s purpose, and to further extend care to colleagues, Hyatt is proud to announce a new collaboration with Mind Share Partners, a nonprofit that is changing the culture of workplace mental health so colleagues and organizations can thrive.
Marriott International secures legal victory against fraudulent robocall operators
In a significant legal victory, Marriott International, Inc. (Marriott) has successfully concluded a lawsuit in federal court in Virginia against perpetrators responsible for tens of millions of illegal and fraudulent robocalls to consumers, misusing the Marriott name and the names of its portfolio of brands.
Stronger events proposition could boost hotel demand
As Auckland’s hotel industry grapples with a surge in room supply and low occupancy rates, new research from CBRE uses examples of events in Australian cities to demonstrate the value an improved forward schedule of major events could provide to hotel operators and many other CBD businesses.
PATA and MGM launch MICE capacity building programme in Macao, China
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is delighted to announce the launch of an innovative capacity-building programme for the Asia Pacific tourism sector. With the theme,
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts joins the World Travel & Tourism Council
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) proudly announces the addition of The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts to its prestigious Membership, aligning it with the world’s most influential hotel groups.
U.S. remains the world’s most powerful travel & tourism market
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today launched its 2024 Economic Impact Trends Report, which has revealed the U.S. as the world’s most powerful Travel & Tourism market, contributing a record-breaking $2.36 TN to the nation’s economy last year.
