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September 23, 2021

The World Tourism Organization and the Catalan Tourist Board of the Government of Catalonia Launch the First World Sports Tourism Congress

The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Zurab Pololikashvili, and the Minister of Business and Labour of the Government of Catalonia, Roger Torrent, presented the first World Sports Tourism Congress and its programme, within the framework of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, at a press conference held in Lloret de Mar and Barcelona.

UN Tourism

September 17, 2021

Louvre Hotels Group Launches Hosho, A New Bed-selling Concept

Finally there is something new in lodging options in Paris for small budgets, families, groups and backpackers...

Louvre Hotels Group

Paris, France

September 6, 2021

BVEP publishes its ‘Shape of Events’ Report

The Business Visits & Events Partnership (BVEP), the umbrella body and advocacy group representing the UK events sector, has today published its Shape of Events Report.

BVEP

External Article

September 2, 2021

Spanish hotel booking app to show working conditions of staff

Tourists booking a hotel in Spain will soon be able to choose not only one with the best views or the biggest pool, but also one where the staff enjoy decent working conditions.

guardian.co.uk

August 24, 2021

It’s the summer of 69 Cities

As foreign holidays are on hold for many Britons this year and UK British beach holidays are literally sold out, more Britons than ever are turning to a city break for some R&R.

Travelodge

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August 11, 2021

New SiteMinder Study Reveals The Hidden Impact Of ‘Revenge Travel’ On French Hotels

As aoûtiens enter the second week of their holidays, a new study from SiteMinder, the world's largest open hotel commerce platform, provides insight into the extent that French citizens are now re-embracing travel after a period of disruption. SiteMinder’s Changing Traveller Report 2021: France Edition, based on the survey responses of more than 900 holidaymakers, has found that over 3-in-4 locals hope to travel either the same amount (43%) or more (33%) than prior to Covid in the coming year.

SiteMinder

France

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August 4, 2021

glh Targets Revenue Increase With Infor

Infor, the industry cloud company, today announced that glh Hotels, the largest hotel owner-operator in London, has chosen Infor EzRMS to be deployed throughout its estate of 18 properties in the UK. The application will help increase revenue throughout the hotels and improve competitiveness by enabling a data-based, total revenue management approach, spanning more than 5,000 bedrooms and 120 meeting rooms.

Infor

London, United Kingdom

August 3, 2021

Town Hall Hotel Selects Suite Of Agilysys Property Management, Point Of Sale, And Sales & Catering Management Solutions

Agilysys, Inc. (Nasdaq: AGYS), a leading global provider of next-generation cloud-native SaaS and on-premise hospitality software solutions and services, today announced that Town Hall Hotel has selected Agilysys modern solutions for its premier London hotel including Agilysys Stay PMS, Agilysys Sales & Catering, rGuest Express for mobile check-in/out, Agilysys InfoGenesis POS and IG Flex for mobile POS.

Agilysys

August 3, 2021

IBTM World 2019 Named Best International Trade Show

IBTM World, part of RX (Reed Exhibitions), has won Best International Trade Show in the Exhibition News Awards for its 2019 event.

July 28, 2021

Four Popular Amsterdam Hotels Choose IDeaS for Automated Revenue Optimisation

IDeaS, a SAS company, the world’s leading provider of hotel revenue management software and services, announced today that four Alex Chang-owned tourist hotels in Amsterdam will implement IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS).

IDeaS

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

July 27, 2021

New SiteMinder Report Uncovers An Evolved Traveller, Why It’s Essential German Hotels Prepare

A new report by SiteMinder, the world’s largest open hotel commerce platform, sheds light on an evolved German traveller with significantly more demands and higher expectations of the hotels where they stay.

SiteMinder

Germany

July 20, 2021

IBTM World Launches Hosted Buyer Registration

Hosted Buyer registration is now open for IBTM World, which will be held for the first time in a hybrid format.

Barcelona, Spain

July 13, 2021

Duetto Partners With Spain’s Institute Of Hotel Technology

The Institute of Hotel Technology (ITH) has today entered a partnership with Duetto, hospitality’s innovative software as a service provider of revenue strategy solutions.

Duetto

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July 12, 2021

City Leaders From Around The World Meet To Re-Imagine Urban Tourism

The mayors of some of the world’s leading destinations have met in Porto to rethink urban tourism in the post-pandemic age. Organized by UNWTO, the Government of Portugal, Turismo de Portugal and the City of Porto, the Mayors Forum on Tourism and the Future of Cities highlighted the opportunity to restart urban tourism with a focus on sustainability, innovation and inclusion.

UN Tourism

Portugal

UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA)

July 7, 2021

Survey Reveals Bookings Up For Short Term Accommodation Sector And Confidence Of Return To 2019 Levels High

The latest monthly tracking study conducted with members of the UK Short Term Accommodation Association (STAA) shows that there was an improvement in bookings and revenue in April both on a month-on-month and year-on-year basis. It also found that members had an 80% confidence rating about the prospects for the short term rentals sector for the remainder of this year.

July 6, 2021

ITB Berlin 2022: Focus on the restart and recovery

Demand is high for the annual business highlight of the international travel industry. In March 2022 ITB Berlin – The World’s Leading Travel Trade Show® – is planning an in-person edition of the event whose success story spans more than 50 years – to which virtual elements will be added. As part of a three-phase trade show concept, the run-up will consist mainly of matchmaking and appointments. During the actual event ITB Berlin will provide a platform for business, networking, content and dialogue, and with its physical and hybrid trade show stands will create a setting for successful participation in the event. After ITB Berlin, over a period of one to two days the virtual Business Days will round off the concept with virtual appointments and livestreams.

ITB Berlin

Germany

June 30, 2021

Probably The Most Unusual Hotel Rooms In The World

A series of exhibitions entitled “tinyBE • living in a sculpture” is set to provide a truly inimitable hotel and cultural experience between 26 June and 26 September 2021 as it joins forces with the Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof to offer overnight accommodation inside unique pieces of art.

H World International

Frankfurt, Germany

June 21, 2021

Is it last orders for the British pub?

Many occasional pre-pandemic pub-goers might never return, posing a risk to the survival of Britain’s historic pub culture, according to new research.

University of Portsmouth

June 18, 2021

Palma Convention Centre Hosts One Of The Biggest Hybrid Post-Pandemic Congresses In Europe

Palma Convention Centre managed by Meliá Hotels International rebooted its most important pre-Covid functions today, hosting the XXVII National Congress of General and Family Medicine attended by more than 1,000 delegates from all over Spain. The entire meeting and events industry is looking towards Mallorca today to see the start of this new post-pandemic age for major events, dominated by two key features: technology and health and safety.

Melia