Hospitality industry
Ascott unveils Citadines brand refresh
The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a wholly owned lodging business unit owned by CapitaLand Investment Limited, has today unveiled the refresh of its fastest growing brand, Citadines, with 80 properties under development across 56 cities. Ascott also celebra...
Costa Cruises updates COVID-19 health protocols
Costa Cruises has updated its COVID-19 health protocols and procedures, including requirements for vaccinations and pre-cruise testing. The changes will go into effect for cruises departing on or after October 8, 2022. Under the simplified procedures, ...
Travelport renews agreement with Hopper
Travelport, a global technology company that powers bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, today announced it has renewed a multi-year agreement with Hopper, the world’s fastest-growing mobile-first travel marketplace and lea...
Finland will ban all Russian tourists from entering country
Russians cannot continue to spend their vacations in Europe as usual when their nation is waging a brutal war against neighboring state. Finland will ban all Russian tourists from entering country
Avani Hotels commits sustainable tourism
At Avani Hotels & Resorts around the world we share a common goal and vision which is to contribute to a greener future. From eliminating single use plastic, committing to growing and harvesting our own produce, caring for the communities and habit...
Bhutan reopens its borders but raises tourist fee 300%
Bhutan announced that it would raise its Sustainable Development Fee from $65 to $200 per person, per night. Bhutan reopens its borders but raises tourist fee 300%
Burnout expert to speak at World Travel Market London
World-renowned executive coach, burnout expert, inspirational speaker and author, Kelly Swingler, will be sharing her experience at WTM. Burnout expert to speak at World Travel Market London
BWH Hotel Group expands global presence
BWH Hotel Group, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is expanding its footprint with the addition of several new properties in select regions across the globe. A modern and innovative global hospitality powerhouse with 18 distinctive bra...
First female CEO at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Ms. Mwakatobe is expected to turn the country’s second largest airport into a fully-fledged commercial hub and state-of-the-art gateway First female CEO at Kilimanjaro International Airport
Marriott International opens its new global headquarters
The 21-story, 785,000-square-foot facility in Bethesda, Maryland will be home to associates supporting over 8K hotels in 139 countries Marriott International opens its new global headquarters
Booking.Com appoints Santosh Kumar as country manager
Booking.Com appoints Santosh Kumar as country manager for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Indonesia.
Thailand and Greece travel agenda
Thailand and Greece (the Hellenic Republic) are in talks to rebuild and further grow mutual tourism between the two countries. Thailand and Greece travel agenda
Hilton to debut its newest hotel brand in New York Times Square
Hilton's new hotel will set the stage for a new standard of hospitality in Times Square, for today’s discerning traveler Hilton to debut its newest hotel brand in New York Times Square
Thailand hotel robberies result in USD 2 million loss and 1 death
Thailand police arrested 6 suspects in a multi-million hotel heist while at another hotel a burglar was electrocuted trying to enter a room. Thailand hotel robberies result in USD 2 million loss and 1 death
Wyndham announces new extended-stay brand with 72 hotels
Demand for extended-stay accommodations continues to surge as interest continues to grow among both guests and developers Wyndham announces new extended-stay brand with 72 hotels
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