UN Tourism will bring together sector leaders to emphasise the importance of collaboration to unlock investment and growth potential across the region and to amplify the voice of “Brand Africa”.
Marriott International launches ‘Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy’ to ease travel management process for small to medium-sized businesses
Marriott International today announced the launch of Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy™ (“the Program”), a comprehensive online travel booking program designed as a direct channel for small to medium-sized businesses. The Program combines an expanded booking experience with benefits and rewards available only through Marriott Bonvoy’s award-winning travel program and portfolio of brands. Starting today, Business Access by Marriott Bonvoy is available to small to medium-sized businesses based in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Caribbean, and Latin America and is anticipated to expand to other regions.
RateTiger boost revenue growth for KamarKoe Hotel & D’sawah Villas
KamarKoe Hotel is a distinguished property known for its luxurious accommodations and exceptional guest services. The villa’s commitment to excellence is reflected in its adoption of cutting-edge technologies to enhance guest satisfaction and operational effectiveness. For the last 4 months, this Hotel has been using RateTiger Channel Manager and RateTiger Shopper to expand its market reach and refine its online visibility to maximize profits.
Urban Cowboy Lodge announces partnership with Décarie Creative to elevate sales and event management
Urban Cowboy Lodge is proud to announce its partnership with Décarie Creative, a seasoned leader in hospitality marketing and sales. With over two decades of experience, Décarie Creative will take the reins in managing all sales and events for Urban Cowboy Lodge.
Education and diversification recognized as key to future of tourism in Asia and the Pacific
Diversifying tourism across Asia and the Pacific, alongside promoting more and better education, will be key to building a more resilient and sustainable sector.
Mews survey reveals 80% of travelers prefer hotels with a completely automated front desk or self-service technology
The mad dash to take a summer vacation is underway, with three out of four travelers agreeing that Americans are prioritizing travel more in 2024. And when they travel, they are opting more for a highly digital, self-service experience when it comes to their hotel stays.
Banyan Tree rolls out sustainable food initiatives on Koh Samui
While guests at the 5-star resort of Banyan Tree Samui enjoy exquisite dining and fine wines at its award-winning signature restaurant, Saffron, they may yet be unaware of the current of care that flows beneath the surface, ensuring that maximum effort is made to prepare all dishes using ingredients sourced through the most rigorous sustainability guidelines.
Centara Hotels & Resorts becomes Thailand’s Strongest Brand for 2nd Consecutive Year
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, is thrilled to announce that it has been recognised as the strongest brand in Brand Finance’s prestigious “Thailand 50” report for 2024. This marks the second consecutive year that “Centara Hotels & Resorts” has topped this distinguished list, after its flagship five-star concept, Centara Grand, was named as Thailand’s best brand last year, reaffirming the group’s position at the pinnacle of customer satisfaction and service excellence.
The Meetings Industry Association reveals new brand to critical acclaim at The Meetings Show
The Meetings Industry Association (MIA) unveiled its vibrant new brand to critical acclaim at The Meetings Show.
Amadeus introduces AI-powered technology to modernize hotel business intelligence
Amadeus harnesses the power of Generative Artificial Intelligence through its partnership with Microsoft to simplify a hotelier’s ability to search and understand business intelligence data using chatbot functionality.











