A new study has determined which countries have the highest retirement age increase based on OECD covering 2000-2020. Australia places 12th on the list with a 6.79% increase during this period, respectively. Several other western nations feature in the top 30, including the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom ..read more

The United Nations General Assembly has held a second thematic event focused on tourism and the sector’s critical role in critical role of tourism in advancing sustainable development and resilience ..read more

Marriott International, Inc. has verified its near and long-term science-based emissions reduction targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). SBTi is a global climate action organization that develops tools that allow businesses to set greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets in line with data-driven methodology. Marriott is the largest global hospitality company to receive approval for both near-term and long-term science-based targets ..read more

Travel + Leisure today unveiled its nineteenth annual ‘It List,’ which recognized all eligible properties from Auberge Resorts Collection for the third consecutive year. The Inn at Mattei's Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection, in Los Olivos, Calif., and Bowie House, Auberge Resorts Collection, in Fort Worth, Texas, have been celebrated by the prestigious magazine as among the world’s best new and renovated hotels and resorts. In February 2023, The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Auberge Resorts Collection, a beloved landmark that once served as a surreptitious ha ..read more

UN Tourism and Hotelschool The Hague, have agreed to partner around the development and execution of pioneering projects in the hospitality industry ..read more

Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia, today announced its new Accor Indigenous Hotel Traineeship to provide career pathways and development opportunities for young Indigenous talent ..read more

Today, global hospitality leader IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) launches AirPlay in the first phase of hotel rooms, giving guests the ability to stream content privately and securely from their iPhone or iPad to the TV in their guest rooms. AirPlay is available at more than 60 hotels in North America, including properties like InterContinental Buckhead Atlanta, Hotel Indigo NYC Downtown – Wall Street and Holiday Inn & Suites Ottawa Kanata.  ..read more

Today, Marriott International, Inc., underscored plans to grow its footprint in Türkiye with the expected addition of more than 20 properties and nearly 3,000 rooms by the end of 2025. During a recent visit to the country, Marriott President and Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Capuano, highlighted the company’s continued expansion in Türkiye, which is expected to generate thousands of new jobs reflecting growth in the country’s travel and hospitality sector ..read more

Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia, has once again been named as one of the best companies to work for in Australia, having been recognised as a 2024 5-Star Employer of Choice (500+ employees) by HRD Australia for the second consecutive year ..read more

Principal Real Estate, the dedicated real estate investment team of Principal Asset Management, has partnered with GWM’s Italian Real Estate Special Situations (IRESS) II fund, through the acquisition of a stake in the Rome Cavour Hotel complex on behalf of a Separate Account Mandate. The complex, situated in the centre of the city, is attractively located close to iconic tourist attractions, including the Forum and the Colosseum, which are within 500m of the property.   ..read more