IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), today underlines its growth in the Luxury & Lifestyle segment. Currently, IHG boasts one of the largest Luxury & Lifestyle portfolios in the world, consisting of six acclaimed brands that represent 22 percent of its global pipeline* – nearly double its stake from just five years ago. IHG has driven its ambition forward through a combination of strategic expansion, dedicated Luxury & Lifestyle expertise and significant investments in its wider enterprise platform to fuel brand awareness, consideration and loyalty.
mia launches peer groups to tackle industry issues and opportunities
Eight peer groups have been launched by the Meetings Industry Association (mia) to support the evolving needs of the business meetings and events sector.
VisitEngland announces Tourism Superstar 2024 finalists
VisitEngland has today 18 January revealed the 10 superstars to make the shortlist of its annual search to find the unsung hero of England’s tourism industry.
Mumford Company reports strong end to 2023
Mumford Company, a full-service hospitality brokerage advisory firm since 1978, announced today it finished 2023 with a flurry of closings and anticipates 2024 to be a banner year based on current deal flow.
Marriott International announces date 4th Quarter 2023 earnings
Marriott International, Inc.will report fourth quarter 2023 earnings results on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at approximately 7:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET).
Choice Hotels International celebrates year of accelerating growth
Choice Hotels International, Inc., celebrated another year of strong growth, announcing higher-than-expected brand growth across its revenue-intense segments in 2023.
Global Times: Harbin tourism boom spurs ethnic unity
China’s “ice city” Harbin in Northeast Heilongjiang Province has definitely become a tourism sensation this winter, attracting millions of domestic and international travelers. Beyond the lure of ice and snow tourism, the lesser-known diversity and rich cultures of local ethnic minority groups have also been brought under the spotlight during the city’s staggering tourism boom.
Julie Shorrock is new Chair of beam
Julie Shorrock, Managing Director of Hotel and Travel Solutions (HTS) has become Chair of beam, the UK trade association for the Business Events, Accommodation and Meetings industry, for 2024.
France to keep its crown as popular destination for International Visitors, WTTC
Latest flight booking data from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its knowledge partner ForwardKeys, shows France is set to keep its pole position as the world’s most popular destination for international arrivals this year.
UNWTO launches new tool in collaboration among tourism villages
UNWTO has launched the world’s biggest digital hub for communities focused on rural tourism. The ‘TourismConnectsRural’ platform will boost collaboration across the Best Tourism Villages by UNWTO Network, connecting around 200 rural destinations in every global region.
