Research estimates that for every incremental $1m spent on international tourism marketing, up to $16m in spend is generated by foreign tourists and 89 additional jobs are created.

The historic Clarion Hotel Downtown is to be converted to a 110-room Hilton Garden Inn and a 100-3oom Home2 Suites property that will share some amenities and services, while still maintaining each brand’s individuality.

The changes include the integration of the global operations structure, the formation of an integrated team to lead the Company’s select service business and the creation of a new global franchising strategy function.

Realty Mogul raised over $1.5 million for the project, spread across 85 investors around the U.S.

For those already familiar with Dubai’s over-the-top, often ornate formality, prepare to be surprised with this more intimately scaled luxury enclave.

Travelers crave healthy food options while traveling, inspiring Starwood’s wellness brand to partner with SuperChefs and The Juicery and name dietician to its Well-Being Council.

New development means travelers can have a better idea of the WiFi performance for the hotels that they choose, even if full WiFi speed testing hasn’t taken place.

By Peg McGregor: Providing tech tools to the customer can be differentiation points that increase sales and brand loyalty. Combined with better staff productivity, they can help help you significantly improve your bottom line.

Graham’s preceding post was GM at one of India’s legends of luxury, The Leela Palace Udaipur, Rajasthan, where he focused not only on operations and customer satisfaction but also on growth strategies.