Expedia Group continues to power travel for everyone, everywhere by broadening its global reach through a series of new and expanded partnerships underpinned by one of the world's best in travel technology and supply.
Travelling, whether it is for business or leisure purposes, can be an opportunity to discover new and interesting places. But what every destination has in common is the unique option of accommodation, especially for business travellers - who may regularly be seeing the inside of a different hotel room.
Ruby has expanded its co-working offerings to Malta, inaugurating its first workspace in the vibrant business district of St. Julian's, and situated opposite the iconic Mercury Tower designed by Zaha Hadid. Ruby Ninu is equipped with 125 workstations and is the brand's seventh workspace in Europe.
ITB Innovation Radar was introduced in 2023 as one of the many novelties for the world’s leading travel trade show on-site comeback. It is a platform for showcasing innovations capable of producing a sustainable impact on the future of the travel industry by fostering social, economic, or technical change. In the months leading up to the show, we invited the exhibitors to submit their innovative solutions for review by the ITB Innovation Radar team free of charge.
Following a record portfolio growth year of nearly 40%, First Hospitality, a national hotel operating and development company, kicks off 2024 by celebrating its 3,500 associates at the company’s annual First Honors Awards Gala that took place in February in Toledo, OH.
As the largest hotel owners association in the world, AAHOA (Asian American Hotel Owners Association) extends its congratulations to Kevin Carey as the newly appointed interim President and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA). With experience and leadership in the hospitality sector, Mr. Carey's appointment marks a new milestone in advancing the industry, following the announced resignation of former AHLA President and CEO William (Chip) Rogers.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) one of the world's largest hotel franchisors, announced an agreement to offer AARP members discounts on hotel stays at Choice Hotels' properties, including Cambria Hotels®, Comfort®, Radisson®, Country Inn & Suites® by Radisson, and more.
During her speech to distinguished guests at the opening ceremony of ITB Berlin, Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said: “Last year, right here on this stage, I said travel is back. Now, just 12 months later, it’s not just back, it’s booming.
Over a dozen local non-profits nationwide were recently recognized as part of Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH)'s Your Community, Your Choice program. This program, which began in 2019, empowers hotel owners and operators to make a positive difference in their communities. The recipients of the grants, totaling $75,000, exemplify Choice Hotels' commitment to serving the communities where our owners and operators work and live.
Hilton announced a new exclusive partnership with premier outdoor hospitality company AutoCamp to offer Hilton guests an experience that blends the spirit of an iconic outdoor adventure with the hospitality and design-forward thinking of a boutique hotel, in spectacular settings that include properties adjacent to popular national parks.
The Board of Directors of NEOM has announced Elanan, an exclusive guest retreat that redefines luxury and well-being experiences, set in the heart of nature. Its announcement marks the latest addition to NEOM – the evolving sustainable development taking shape in northwest Saudi Arabia.
Courtyard Nusa Dua is proud to highlight its distinction as the host of Bali's longest pool within the prestigious ITDC Complex (Indonesian Tourism Development Center), Nusa Dua. Surrounded by lush greenery and nestled in the heart of Bali's exclusive enclave, Courtyard Bali Nusa Dua Resort invites guests to experience unmatched luxury and leisure.
The IHG Owners Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Nellie Dhanji as the Chair of its Global Board of Directors for 2024. Dhanji currently serves as Vice President of Operations and Legal Counsel for Stanley Park Investments Ltd., based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Dhanji's tenure within the Association spans several years, during which she has made significant contributions to various committees and task forces, including the Digital & Distribution and Loyalty Committees and Emerging Leaders Network.
HVS, the leading global hospitality consulting and services firm, is pleased to announce the release of the 2023 U.S. Hotel Franchise Fee Guide, a survey that provides a comparative review of various hotel brands based on their applicable fees. This guide enables hotel investors and owners to easily compare the total cost of a brand affiliation against the total cost of such a commitment.
Habyt, the world’s leading flexible housing provider, is proud to announce the launch of a groundbreaking category in flexible living – Habyt Flex. This new product marks a departure from traditional hospitality models, and it is meant to accommodate new emerging trends in the living sector.
To thrive in the hospitality industry, businesses must continuously improve their offer to adapt to industry trends and guests' evolving preferences. Achieving this requires a highly adaptive organization with a culture of continuous improvement that fosters adaptability, innovation and an openness to transformation. While building an improvement culture isn’t easy, organizations can achieve it through commitment, effective leadership and robust management practices that focus on transforming mindsets, evaluating measurable, data-driven results, and implementing processes that continually drive the organization toward excellence.
Earlier this week, Travelodge, the UK’s first budget hotel brand, has released its latest Travel Report which delves into the upcoming holiday travel trends for 2024, as voted for by the nation.
With new travel habits, people seeking out longer stays and exploring destinations more fully, Accor continues to lead the accelerating extended stay market with the industry’s most comprehensive extended stay portfolio, benefiting our owners, our guests, and Accor.
The global business travel industry has put the pandemic behind it and is riding a wave of momentum at the start of 2024. A majority of travel buyers report increases in bookings and spending for 2023 and expect this year-over-year growth trend to continue as they also prioritize sustainable travel in their organizations. Nearly 60% of travel buyers expect more travel in the coming year, with two-thirds anticipating increases in business travel spending. Industry professionals also expect challenges ahead, however, citing rising travel costs, overall economic uncertainties, lagging corporate budgets and travel disruptions among their top concerns. And almost half of travel buyers say the adoption of remote and hybrid workplace models has prompted them to revamp their employee travel policies and programs.
As we settle into a new year, I always enjoy the exercise of reflecting on the year behind us and evaluating (with a healthy dose of optimism) what lies ahead. Inside our business, we’re squarely positioned at the crossroads of the travel and tourism industry, where macroeconomic factors, consumer behavior and innovation converge.