Surging inbound tourism will help boost Australia’s hotel occupancy levels this year and next while spurring room rate growth in most markets, particularly Sydney and Brisbane, according to new CBRE forecasts ..read more

Twenty-five years ago, The Venetian Resort Las Vegas made waves when it pioneered the convention-hotel concept and delivered Venice’s canals to the Las Vegas desert, gondoliers and all. Today, coinciding with this momentous birthday, the iconic resort unveils a new era ushered in by its $1.5 billion reinvestment project.   ..read more

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has today announced that its Hotel Sustainability Basics (Basics) has achieved a significant milestone, with 3,400 properties now verified across almost 80 countries ..read more

The Seminar “Enhancing Tourism Development through Innovation in Community-Based Tourism” was held within the framework of the 69th meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Americas. The meeting served as a prelude to the institutional event and brought together leading players in the sector to address challenges, strategies and good practices in this tourism segment. The aim of the Seminar was to promote the development of community-based tourism through the empowerment of and investment in local populations, as well as the promotion of innovation in their products.  ..read more

Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into management agreements with Knowledge Economic City (KEC) for two new Hyatt-branded hotels, Hyatt House Madinah KEC and Hyatt Centric Madinah KEC. Set to open in a highly anticipated development, Knowledge Economic City in Madinah, the properties will add a combined 576 keys to Hyatt’s portfolio in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). Further signaling Hyatt's commitment to the strategic growth of its portfolio in key markets that matter to guests and owners, Hyatt Centric Madinah KEC will mark the debut of the lifes ..read more

Choice Hotels International, one of the world's largest lodging franchisors, kicked off its 68th annual convention in Las Vegas yesterday, highlighting the company's strong competitive position and its plans to help owners and operators capitalize on the growing demand for leisure and business travel. With over 6,600 registrants, including more than 1,100 exhibitors, the three-day conference is one of Choice's largest ever. It will feature more than 100 educational and brand sessions, a trade show and more, all designed to help owners and operators effectively harness the Choice ..read more

World of Hyatt, Hyatt’s award-winning loyalty program, is teaming up with Peloton to become the first global hospitality loyalty program with plans to reward its loyalty members for doing more of what they love – earning World of Hyatt points when they use Peloton equipment at Hyatt properties in countries where Peloton currently operates. In the future, that will mean more opportunities to earn World of Hyatt points to apply towards future bookings, upgrades and experiences just by investing in their own wellbeing when they travel. The collaboration is set to outfit 800+ Hyatt properties with ..read more

TFE Hotels has today announced the inking of a two-year extension of their sponsorship agreement with Hockey Australia. The agreement will see homegrown hotel brand, Adina Hotels maintain a strong presence with the sport’s flagship teams ..read more

Expedia Group is today celebrating Global Travel Advisor Day by hosting a number of events across the world to recognise and show appreciation for its Expedia TAAP (Travel Agent Affiliate Program) partners ..read more

SH Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce that 5 properties under its management have been awarded Michelin Keys. 1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge, 1 Hotel Central Park, 1 Hotel San Francisco, 1 Hotel South Beach and Baccarat Hotel New York were all awarded One Michelin Key.  ..read more