Press Releases

IHG Hotels & Resorts ‘Flipped’ upside down hotel room delighted festival goers and welcomed star-studded line up at Lollapalooza Berlin

IHG Hotels & Resorts turned festival goers world’s upside down with the debut of IHG Hotels & Resorts Flipped at Lollapalooza Berlin last weekend. The playful, upside-down hotel room captivated the crowd and portrayed the spirit of Berlin amongst the vibrant atmosphere of Lollapalooza. Throughout the weekend, the unique photo hotspot was a must-see attraction, and gave guests the opportunity to capture their ultimate festival moment whilst inviting them to step into a world where hospitality meets the unexpected.

Beaches® Resorts unveils latest Multi-Gen Travel Trends, introduces the "Generation-Cation℠"

A new Censuswide survey by Beaches Resorts reveals every member of the family wants a seat on the plane. The Caribbean's leading family-friendly all-inclusive resort brand tapped into the ultimate experts in family travel, parents themselves, by polling more than 1,000 North American families with respondents ages 25-45. The results uncovered a growing desire to bring three or more generations together for more diverse and enriching family travel experiences. Among the findings, 74% of respondents who have taken a multi-generational vacation remain excited by the idea of extended family getaways, with 67% of all parents prioritizing family travel to maximize time across generations.

Becoming a hospitality entrepreneur: Bridging cultures & opportunities

Raised in New Delhi into a family where few have had the chance to travel abroad, it was always a dream of Sarthak Sharma’s to explore and immerse himself overseas. Yet, like many at the crossroads of choosing a university course - he was torn between a safe, traditional engineering course at a local university or an international university that would offer him a progressive and future-proof career.

Marriott International Named in Top 5 of 2024 PEOPLE® Companies that Care List

Great Place To Work® and PEOPLE magazine have recognized Marriott International as one of the 2024 PEOPLE® Companies that Care. This marks Marriott International’s (Marriott) fifth consecutive year on the list and highest placement to date at number four. Marriott’s inclusion on the list is a recognition of the company’s focus on its sustainability and social impact platform, Serve 360: Doing Good in Every Direction.

Choice Hotels Announces First Contract Awarded Under Recently Reintroduced SOAR Program to Support Hotel Ownership Opportunities for Historically Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world's largest hotel companies, announced its first contract under the recently reintroduced SOAR (Supporting Ownership Access and Representation) program, designed to create hotel ownership opportunities for underrepresented entrepreneurs. Damon Healey of Eternal Companies, a real estate investment and asset management firm, executed a contract to convert two hotels in Georgia to Suburban Studios, one of Choice's four extended stay brands. The pair of properties opened on May 30.

Introducing La Dolce Vita Orient Express: Reservations Open For Italy’s First Luxury Train

Italy's first luxury train, La Dolce Vita Orient Express, will commence its covetable journeys in Spring of 2025, with bookings now open at orient-express.com. The new all-inclusive train journey provides eight exclusive round-trip "Made in Italy" itineraries departing from Rome, highlighting sought-after destinations like Venice, Matera, Tuscany, Piedmont, Portofino, Abruzzo and Sicily. On-board, guests will enjoy dishes created by acclaimed three-Michelin starred Chef Heinz Beck, who will oversee cuisine onboard the rail journeys.

Beloved ICE! Attraction Returns and Expands for the 2024 Christmas Season

The country’s most extraordinary frozen holiday attraction, ICE!, announces its 2024 Christmas season lineup and its debut in San Antonio, Texas. Kicking off this November, the 24-year-old holiday tradition created by and featured across all five Gaylord Hotels will also be held at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. Each location will feature 2 million pounds of expertly hand-carved, larger-than-life ice scenes and fan-favorite characters from memorable Christmas classics. Two iconic holiday favorites will join this year’s roster including Elf™ and the long-awaited return of Frosty the Snowman™. Tickets to all ICE! locations are on sale today, including a limited time offer exclusively at ICE.marriott.com.

InterContinental introduces Timeshifter to its guests worldwide

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts is putting the latest jetlag combating technology into the palms of guests to enable them to be at their best as they explore the world. The partnership demonstrates one examples of the transformative evolution of InterContinental Hotels & Resorts being rolled out globally. With a deep understanding of the diverse lives of modern travellers, InterContinental is introducing a range of ‘Intentional Flexibility’ initiatives, designed to support guests with seamlessly navigating their day to day lives.