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 organisation 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. The company has committed to reduce absolute scope one and two GHG emissions 46.2 percent by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Marriott also ..read more

With no two days the same, Jolanta Prusek, general manager at Adina Surrey Hills, thrives in the hustle and bustle of the hotel industry.  From coaching the team to talking to guests in the elevator, Prusek never ceases to find excitement.  Her position as general manager marks her seventh position within the TFE Hotel portfolio. Her longtime affiliation is attributed to the hotel chain's positive work environment.  Located in the heart of Sydney, Adina Surrey Hills is a popular hotel with an outstanding conference room. Emphasising effective team management, the hotel instils c ..read more

QT Queenstown has unveiled a new exhibition in Gallery 6, in a new collaboration with the dynamic and imaginative works of Joel Hart, who will relish a six-month residency in the lakeside luxury hotel. An exhibition that never closes, Gallery 6 is a 12-meter-long gallery space on level six of QT Queenstown. It showcases New Zealand artists and their works among QT’s eclectic and designer surroundings. Unfurling Chaos of Calm, the exhibition with the Christchurch-based artist, is a display of 12 new pieces with a narrative that blends abstract wonders and urban elegance. Hart has gained pr ..read more

Air New Zealand has announced changes to its Seats to Suit offering, including a new booking option for travelling between New Zealand, Australia or the Pacific Islands. Air New Zealand General Manager Short Haul, Jeremy O’Brien, said that the airline understood that customers value the Air New Zealand experience and want choice and flexibility when they fly. The airline will provide every customer full in-flight entertainment, snacks or a meal, tea, coffee, water, and juice to make the passengers' experience more enjoyable. Seat-only customers will also be offered one of their incredible new ..read more

A first-of-its-kind breakfast at Heathrow, The Fly Up, which is cooked with oil that is then cleaned and recycled into renewable biofuels, has taken off today. The Heathrow Fly Up has been created in partnership with chef Heston Blumenthal to create awareness of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in response to only 14 percent of travellers having heard of it, despite the fact it will play a key role in reducing the carbon footprint of the aviation industry. In the UK aviation sector’s latest net zero roadmap, SAF is the single biggest innovation that will help it hit its Net Zero target by 2050 ..read more

AMSTERDAM | New technology from PPDS has just set a new standard for the hotel television industry. This has the potential to create an easy and user-friendly hotel TV solution. The exclusive global provider of Phillips Professional Display has announced the launch of a brand-new hotel TV solution.  The Phillips Cast Server, a cutting-edge innovation, is engineered to provide hoteliers and their guests with a flawless and secure casting and app streaming experience, setting it apart from other solutions in the market. Marking the latest evolution in PPDS’ strategy to deliver a full suite ..read more

Tripleseat for Hotels, the leading cloud-based group sales and catering management platform for hotels, has announced its exciting new collaboration with PURS Fine Hotels & Restaurants, an acclaimed German-based hospitality group with luxury properties located in the historic town of Andernach situated along the picturesque Rhine river. PURS chose Tripleseat for Hotels to streamline internal workflow across group sales, food & beverage, front desk, and reservations departments. In addition, Tripleseat's recent integration with the Mews Property Management System was a key component in ..read more

Springboard Hospitality, the leading hospitality management company with 48 independent and branded properties in 14 states throughout the U.S., has announced its collaboration with Procure Impact. By sourcing products from social enterprises dedicated to empowering individuals facing barriers to work, Springboard Hospitality will enhance the guest experience with new products—ranging from in-room coffee and snacks to wellness products like candles and bath salts—as well as demonstrate its commitment to driving social impact by uplifting and supporting vulnerable communities through its pledge ..read more

Leading hotel investment and management company Arbor Lodging has proudly announced the revitalisation of the Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Burlington, following a comprehensive renovation that covered all major components of the hotel, including guest rooms and a common area. The Hilton Garden Inn Boston/Burlington is strategically located in the 128 Corridor, Boston's thriving life science and technology hub. The execution of the significant repositioning of the hotel underscores Arbor Lodging's commitment to redefining the area's hospitality landscape while providing unparalleled accom ..read more

Fairfield by Marriott recently announced the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Chengdu High-Tech Zone, marking the brand’s 50th hotel opening milestone in Greater China. Located close to Guilong Park in Shuangliu District, the 145-room hotel is set to offer travellers an inviting and seamless stay experience in the new area of Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan province. “We are thrilled to unveil the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Chengdu High-Tech Zone, which marks the brand’s 50th new opening in Greater China, a milestone of the brand’s development in this vibrant market,” said Mary Garr ..read more