Water usage throughout its worldwide hotels has decreased in 2014 by 5.3% over 2013, and 16.3% compared to 2007.
Shortage of chefs in the UK
VisitEngland, the country’s national tourist board, has found chefs made up 21% of all skill shortage vacancies for skilled trades, suggesting businesses are struggling to recruit the skilled chefs they need.
The top ten meeting trends for 2015
Millennial attendees are more focused on ‘what’s in it for me personally’ and planners should understand that.
Hilton sees 45 percent increase in conversions: Google Hotel Ads case study
Google Hotel Ads case study claims Hilton improved its conversion rate by 45% and drove a 12% increase in overall ROI.
Glass of wine trumps sex and social media among global travelers
Survey results show close relationship between wine and travel, and where wine stacks up among life’s other indulgences—such as sex, social media, smartphones, the spa and the gym.
TripAdvisor launches Guide to Writing Helpful Reviews
The three most important things in a review are that it concentrates on facts, that it provides a lot of detail, and that it’s concise and to the point.
Fiji resort gets its own submersible
Leisure facilities available at Laucala Island, Fiji, now include being able to explore the underwater world surroundings in a DeepFlight Super Falcon submersible.
Four Seasons ranked Best Hotel Employer 2015 by future hoteliers
Taj and FRHI came second and third in survey completed by students and alumni from 99 countries and 47 different hospitality educational institutions.
Free smartphone for guests at 4 Dorsett Hotels & Resorts in Hong Kong
A complimentary Android phone is received upon check in on a one per room basis and will be available for guests for the duration of their stay.
APAC rising: why the balance of power in online travel is shifting east
Today APAC represents 25% of the global travel market and IATA, the international air transport association, predicts that almost half of global air travel will touch the region by 2034.
