Pro-invest and IHG to reopen Primus Sydney in Australia
Pro-invest Group and IHG Hotels & Resorts have plans to reopen Primus Hotel in Sydney, Australia by converting it into Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants.
Hilton, Shimao sign agreement to open four luxury hotels in China
Hilton and real estate development firm Shimao have entered into an agreement to launch four...
Langham Hospitality opens 13th hotel in Changsha, China
Langham Hospitality has strengthened its position in China with the opening of a new hotel in Hunan province’s Changsha city.
La Quinta by Wyndham Selma hotel opens in North Carolina, US
The new La Quinta by Wyndham Selma hotel with Del Sol prototype has opened in North Carolina, US.
Saudi Arabia’s TRSDC secures $3.76bn green loan for 16 new hotels
The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) has secured $3.76bn (SAR14.12bn) term loan facility and revolving credit facility from four Saudi...
Latest News
InterContinental Adelaide to undergo first major renovation
InterContinental Adelaide luxury hotel in South Australia is set to undergo an extensive $32m renovation programme in late 2021. This…
IHG to open second Kimpton hotel in Koh Samui, Thailand
IHG Hotels & Resorts has revealed plans to open the second Kimpton hotel in Koh Samui, Thailand later this year.…
Artificial intelligence a major investment area for travel and tourism companies: Poll
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of integrating new technologies to attract and restore confidence among travellers. Verdict has…
Sunstone purchases new Montage Healdsburg luxury resort
Sunstone Hotel Investors has purchased a newly luxury resort, Montage Healdsburg, for a gross purchase price of $265m. Construction of…
Latest Themes
Devaluation of loyalty programmes could result in customer disloyalty
Hotels and airlines will be desperate to maximise revenues in the Covid-19 recovery period, as a result, some may reduce the redeemable value of loyalty...
Loyalty programmes may increase in popularity in post-pandemic travel
Price-conscious travellers may be lured by the reboot of loyalty programmes across the tourism sector.
Digital Nomads could play an important part in destination recovery
Destinations have the chance to speed up recovery by attracting highly paid remote workers as the work-from-home movement looks like it is here to stay.
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah implements various sustainable initiatives
Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah, a luxury resort in the UAE, has reportedly implemented a range of green initiatives as part of Hilton’s commitment to...
Food wastage requires greater attention in travel and tourism post-pandemic
In terms of environmental sustainability in the travel and tourism sector, initiatives are created and operations are modified to address the major impact of climate...
Cloud Computing: Macroeconomic Trends
Numerous travel and tourism companies are moderately investing into the cloud.
Cloud Computing: Technology Trends
The nature of the travel sector continuously fluctuates as companies typically experience spikes in demand differing between off and peak seasons.
Cloud Computing: Travel and Tourism Trends
Adopting a cloud-based model can be beneficial for all travel companies and cloud computing can be considered a pivotal theme in driving future changes.
Expert Commentary & Analysis
View MoreSocial tourism will contribute to the sustainability of domestic travel
As restrictions begin to ease in some parts of the world, many destinations will experience a domestic tourism boom due to international travel restrictions, health fears and financial hardship. Despite…
Generation Hashtag in Travel and Tourism: Regulatory Trends
Tourism related companies that continuously invest in digital technology within operations will be more likely to gain a loyal Generation Hashtag customer base for years to come. Regulatory Trends Listed…
Generation Hashtag in Travel and Tourism: Macroeconomic Trends
Generation Hashtag has been in the workforce for more than a decade, bringing with them concepts such as the gig economy, automation, flexible scheduling, and bring your-own-device (BYOD), thereby driving…
Generation Hashtag in Travel and Tourism: Technology Trends
Consumer behaviour is going through remarkable shifts, as Generation Hashtag takes centre stage. Demand for personalisation, omni-channel experiences, and sustainability is forcing businesses to redefine processes to cater to changing…