Abercrombie & Kent (A&K), the global leader in luxury travel, announces the acquisition of Copenhagen based Borealis DMC, expanding its position as the world's largest network of luxury Destination Management Companies (DMCs) with an international network of more than 3,000 staff, in over 65 offices and 40 countries.
The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI) has released a new industry resource, Ancillary Revenue Strategy Playbook: Going Beyond Room Revenue, designed to help hotel professionals drive revenue growth through creative, non-room income streams. The guide covers real world examples of successful revenue generating initiatives, along with strategic considerations and performance metrics to inform and support hoteliers in planning and execution.
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) today revealed the first wave of headline speakers for its milestone 25th Global Summit in Rome, which includes a glittering line-up of some of the most influential figures shaping the future of the sector.
Hyatt has expanded its lifestyle offering by integrating Bunkhouse Hotels into its World of Hyatt loyalty programme, enabling members to earn and redeem points at participating properties across Texas and Mexico.
Many of you asked and we listened! With so many people away on summer holidays, we have extended the Early Bird rate for the DigiTech & Commercial Strategy Forum in the Netherlands. This gives you a little extra time to secure your place at the best available rate.
Shaza Hotels is recognised for one thing above all: creating properties that embed themselves in the cultural and emotional landscape of their destinations. Inspired by the romance of the Silk Route, every Shaza hotel is conceived as an architectural statement, a guest favourite, and a commercially successful enterprise.
As the business travel landscape continues to evolve, corporate travel managers are rethinking how they source hotels and meeting venues via their request for proposal (RFP) processes – shifting from ad hoc negotiations to more strategic, value-driven approaches for their companies and travelers. While a focus on reducing costs remains, many now also want to maximize satisfaction, manage risk and reduce carbon emissions.
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), the leading voice representing all segments of the hotel industry, today announced its strong support for the White House’s creation of a federal task force to prepare for the 2028 Summer Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Hosted by UN Tourism, the side event “Tourism: Driving Economic Diversification and Inclusion in LLDCs,” brought together government representatives, UN agencies, and bilateral development actors to explore how sustainable and rural tourism can diversify economies and boost social inclusion across landlocked developing nations.
After fifteen years of redefining the all-inclusive experience, Blue Diamond Resorts is taking the next step in its evolution. Beginning August 11, 2025, the company will officially transition to Royalton Hotels & Resorts, consolidating its brand identity under the name that has defined its guest experience across the Caribbean.
Accor Plus, a travel loyalty subscription programme in the Asia-Pacific region, will rebrand and transition all existing memberships to a new format under the ALL Accor+ Explorer subscription from October 1, 2025.
Accor has once again extended a heartfelt “ALL Thanks To You” to its valued business partners, as part of a now-annual event celebrating loyalty and collaboration.
Register your team and participate live, or view the recording, of Doug Kennedy’s next 40-minute training webcast scheduled for Monday, August 18, at Noon ET. Although primarily targeting hotel group and event sales staff, this webcast is relatable for sales professionals in all areas of the accommodations and tourism industries.
Tokyo has been named the world’s best workcation city for 2025 in International Workplace Group’s (IWG) third annual Work from Anywhere Barometer, with Singapore ranking among Asia’s top cities where flexible working enables professionals to stay productive while travelling. The ranking sees Tokyo surpass global contenders such as Rio de Janeiro and last year’s winner, Budapest, while other Asian cities on the list include Seoul, Beijing, and Jakarta.
The Washington, D.C., chapter of the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International today invited hospitality professionals from throughout the metropolitan area to attend its annual State of the Industry program Aug. 21 at the Hilton Washington DC National Mall The Wharf.
UN Tourism and the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo successfully cast a global spotlight on music and tourism as dynamic engines for diplomacy, youth empowerment, and inclusive growth.
The second UN Tourism and ICAO Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa concluded with a unified call to enhance partnerships and collaboration to unlock the region’s growth.
Accenture’s latest Consumer Pulse survey of 18,000 consumers in 14 countries, presented in the report, “Me, my brand, and AI: The new world of consumer engagement,” explores how the adoption of AI is reinventing the consumer-brand relationship, influencing not just what people buy, but how they think, feel and engage.
MCLEAN, Va –In celebration of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day on August 4, DoubleTree by Hilton is once again extending its signature warm welcome to all — from hotel guests to devoted cookie fans, and first-time visitors alike. At any of the nearly 400 DoubleTree by Hilton locations across the United States, anyone who stops in can enjoy a complimentary cookie of their choice: the original warm chocolate chip cookie or an allergy-friendly version.
IHG Hotels & Resorts officially launches its LINE MiniApp in Japan, offering more ways for guests to make hotel bookings and connect to IHG One Rewards via their preferred digital platforms.