Tag: travel

April 22, 2024

The leading players of Travel & Tourism globally have published a landmark joint report setting out their joint plan to help halt and reverse biodiversity loss. Launched on Earth Day 2024, “Nature Positive Travel & Tourism in Action” is the […]

April 18, 2024

Travel and tourism sector witnessed the announcement of 165 deals* globally during the first quarter (Q1) of 2024. This represents a year-on-year (YoY) decline of 14.9% compared to the announcement of 194 deals during the same period last year, according […]

April 18, 2024

Searching on Google, consumers expect to find the most reliable information without a second thought. And the search giant continues to take steps to ensure that’s what its users experience, with its most recent changes announced in March — this […]

April 17, 2024

Spring is in the air, but the clock is ticking for travelers to lock in summer travel plans. According to the Expedia Summer Travel Outlook, released today, searches for summer trips are up year-over-year for flights and lodging,1 and the […]

April 12, 2024

As Brazil gears up for its mid-year holidays in July, destination managers and businesses are turning to travel intelligence to gain a competitive edge by effectively forecasting demand. With domestic travel within Brazil showing increased interest during this year’s holiday […]

April 9, 2024

Association representatives from the European travel and tourism sector (business and leisure) met in Rhodes, Greece, to sign a landmark declaration promising decisive action towards more sustainable travel and tourism. The joint declaration will serve as a roadmap to foster […]

April 8, 2024

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is projecting a record-breaking year for Travel & Tourism in 2024, with the sector’s global economic contribution set to reach an all-time high of $11.1 trillion. According to the global tourism body’s 2024 […]

April 5, 2024

Chef José Andrés calls for action following strike that killed aid workers, HDAC announces its 2024 Awards of Excellence honoree, and a technology museum is planned in Xi’an. All that and more in this week’s Five on Friday. Italian architect […]

March 14, 2024

According to BCD Travel’s Cities & Trends Europe 2023 edition, Amsterdam and New York are the most visited cities for European business travelers. The most popular countries are Germany and the United States. The report is based on BCD flight and […]

March 13, 2024

The travel and tourism sector witnessed the announcement of 93 deals* globally during the first two months of 2024, an year-on-year (YoY) decline of 22.5% compared to the announcement of 120 deals during the same period in 2023, reveals GlobalData. […]

March 12, 2024

Tourism with its often complex booking requirements for providers and users alike presents an ideal case for using super-apps, which with the help of AI can establish intelligent links and analyse needs. This was put forward at a panel discussion […]

March 8, 2024

To celebrate International Women’s Day, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) underscores the pivotal role of women in the global Travel & Tourism sector. According to WTTC data, women in tourism comprise a significant portion of the sector’s workforce, […]

March 5, 2024

In 2023, the travel market not only recovered from its slump during the crisis of the Covid pandemic, it even surpassed 2019 levels. “Now we can really say the pandemic is over“, said Charuta Fadnis, vice president of the tourism […]

March 4, 2024

Top-Line Metrics (January 2024, percentage change from January 2023): Occupancy: 51.9% (-1.7%) Average daily rate (ADR): $146.33 (+2.7%) Revenue per available room (RevPAR): $75.99 (+0.9%) Key points January produced modest RevPAR growth, reflecting the continued return to pre-COVID patterns of […]

February 29, 2024

The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City in Utah has emerged from a four-month renovation. Housed in the city’s Continental Bank building, built in 1928, the revitalized property honors its history, both architecturally and geologically, while ushering in a new […]

February 28, 2024

Located on the 12th floor of the Address Dubai Mall—a luxury hotel and lifestyle destination—Nazcaa is a new a dining concept that fuses Peruvian and Japanese cuisine. Designed by ZNera Space and Habitat Architects, Nazcaa was born out of a […]

February 28, 2024

Finland has welcomed its inaugural Radisson RED Hotel, the 195-room Radisson RED Helsinki. Situated at the corner of Kaisaniemi Park, the hotel is a fusion of local Nordic aesthetics, striking architectural elements, and the boutique hotel brand’s recognizable visual identity. […]

February 28, 2024

Luxury Lifestyle Awards, the renowned global authority dedicated to recognizing and celebrating excellence in the luxury industry, is thrilled to announce the prestigious list of the Top 100 Hotel General Managers of the World for the year 2023. This exclusive […]

February 27, 2024

While global hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) remains elevated, surpassing 2019 levels by 11.7% through the first eleven months of 2023, performance has begun to normalize as some leisure travel contracts. Stabilization has weighed heaviest in resort markets, predominantly […]

February 27, 2024

South Florida offers luxury, wellness and experiences Touring through South Florida was almost an international experience as I explored all the different influences Marriott International has interwoven into their hospitality, culinary and wellness offerings. A true melting pot of culture, […]