The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is forecasting an historic year for Canada’s Travel & Tourism sector this year, with the economic contribution set to reach an all-time high of almost $182BN.
UN Tourism Secretary-General calls for a people-centered transformation of sector
With six years to go for the deadline of the Global Goals, UN Tourism Secretary-General has called for a people-centered transformation of tourism.
Hotel market report: Budget brands to join luxury in Spain
International hotel brands will continue to pour into Spain, according to Global Asset Solution’s Spanish Hotel Market Outlook 2024.
Accor’s expansion of new-era airport hotels taps into rapidly ascending travel sector
Australia’s largest hotel operator, Accor, is taking off with a new breed of hotels that are helping transform airport precincts into dynamic mini-cities.
International tourism reached 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024
International tourist arrivals reached 97% of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024. According to UN Tourism, more than 285 million tourists travelled internationally in January-March, about 20% more than the first quarter of 2023, underscoring the sector’s near-complete recovery from the impacts of the pandemic.
Radisson Academy celebrates 5th anniversary with continued robust investment in training & talent development
Radisson Academy, Radisson Hotel Group’s leading Learning and Development hub, marks its fifth anniversary as it continues to innovate and strives to be the best ‘Academy’ to upskill talent joining the industry. Since it’s inception in 2019, Radisson Academy has expanded its offer to +2,500 training programs and has become a cornerstone of both employee development and enabling strategic business success.
Marriott International and Delonix Group announce first three agreements to further expand tribute portfolio in China
Marriott International, Inc. announced the first three projects under its strategic cooperation agreement with Delonix Group, one of the leading China-based hospitality companies, are now underway. Anticipated to open in spring 2025, the first signed Tribute Portfolio Hotels are expected to mark the brand’s debut in three scenic destinations, and include the Grand New Century Hotel, Hangzhou Boao, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel, the Wonderland Resort, Hangzhou Jiande, a Tribute Portfolio Resort and the Grand New Century Hotel, Chongqing, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel.
InnSpire partners with Optii Solutions to bring advanced AI to hotel backend operations
InnSpire, the leading provider of innovative hospitality technology solutions that help drive seamless, world-class guest experiences for some of the world’s most iconic hotels and brands, has announced a strategic partnership with Optii Solutions, a leading hotel operations and service delivery platform. Optii leverages machine-learning and predictive intelligence to automate and enhance hotel housekeeping, maintenance, service delivery, and operations management. Combined with InnSpire’s comprehensive guest journey platform, hotels can boost staff productivity and minimize costs, while elevating the overall guest experience.
Novotel Darwin CBD named first sustainable tourism certified urban business in Northern Territory
Novotel Darwin CBD has met globally recognised sustainable tourism standards to become the first hotel in the Northern Territory to achieve Ecotourism Australia’s prestigious Sustainable Tourism Certification and the eighth Accor property in Australia to be certified.
Amilla Maldives announces new partnership with local marine conservation NGO on World Turtle Day
Amilla Maldives marked World Turtle Day on 23 May 2024 by announcing a new partnership with local Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO) Atoll Marine Centre (AMC). Located in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve of Baa Atoll, Amilla’s collaboration with AMC will offer guests the opportunity to learn about and participate in marine conservation efforts to research and protect turtles and their habitats.
