To address the main topics, the meeting will focus on health and wellness tourism, sustainability, the promotion of premium tourism in mountain areas, emerging tourism products and the training and recruitment of human talent.
Local non-profits recognized through Choice Hotels’ Your Community, Your Choice Program
Over a dozen local non-profits nationwide were recently recognized as part of Choice Hotels International, Inc. Your Community, Your Choice program. This program, which began in 2019, empowers hotel owners and operators to make a positive difference in their communities. The recipients of the grants, totaling $75,000, exemplify Choice Hotels’ commitment to serving the communities where our owners and operators work and live.
UN Tourism applauds Saudi Arabia’s historic milestone of 100 million tourists
In an exceptional achievement, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has welcomed over 100 million tourists, a milestone celebrated by the World Tourism Organization (UN Tourism).
China’s thriving outbound tourism contributes to global economic recovery
The past Chinese New Year holiday just witnessed a surge in China’s outbound tourism. According to statistics released by China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism, around 3.6 million overseas trips were made by Chinese tourists during the holiday.
Huge solar energy installation well under way as Wyboston Lakes Resort progresses on Green Energy Roadmap towards self-sufficiency
Wyboston Lakes Resort has implemented phase one of its Green Energy Roadmap and embarked on phase two of its path towards self-sufficiency in Green Energy.
Expedia recognizes DerbySoft as an elite connectivity partner for 2024
DerbySoft, an innovative global technology company that connects suppliers with distributors and offers a variety of solutions for the hospitality and travel industries, announced today it has been named an Elite Connectivity Partner with Expedia Group.
Shinta Mani Wild joins the long run to drive holistic sustainability
As part of its strong commitment towards sustainability, Shinta Mani Wild – A Bensley Collection, a luxury, all-inclusive tented camp located in the South Cardamom Forest in Cambodia, has joined as a fellow member of The Long Run. In so doing, Shinta Mani Wild – A Bensley Collection has embarked on a journey of continuous improvement, committed to working towards best practices across Conservation, Community, Commerce and Culture – referred to as The Long Run 4Cs.
Marriott International and Cathay deepen strategic partnership to offer enriched travel benefits
Marriott International, Inc. today announced the expansion of travel benefits in its award-winning travel program, Marriott Bonvoy, through collaborating with Cathay Membership program, loyalty program of Cathay. Eligible members will gain exclusive access to both programs’ membership benefits through limited status match offer, and accelerated points earning via seamless two-way conversion between Miles and Points.
Accor experiences record hotel bookings
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia, proudly announces a record level of hotel bookings over the weekend in Sydney, driven by a convergence of major music and sporting events throughout the city.
Marriott International announces robust growth across the Caribbean and Latin America in 2023
Following its recent announcement of strong global net rooms growth and a record year of global rooms signings, Marriott International today announced a year of robust room signings and additions across the Caribbean and Latin America (CALA) in 2023. The company nearly doubled its number of organic deal signings in the region versus prior year, signing 57 transactions and nearly 7,300 rooms in 2023 to reach a solid pipeline of 24,000 rooms across the region at the end of last year.








