Tag: wellness

February 24, 2020

Vacations offer a short-lived thrill. Any debt you rack up to cover the cost can last for years. Americans spend an average of $1,979 on summer getaways, according to data from personal finance site Bankrate.com. While using plastic can help […]

February 18, 2020

The wellness tourism is now a $639 billion industry. This begins to point us in the direction of traveler & guest desires, but the word wellness can lead to restrictive thinking. What comes to mind when I say wellness? Did […]

January 24, 2020

Last year, hotel spas in the United States notched 72.8 percent occupancy and grew average daily rate 3.5 percent to $287.45, according to the 2019 edition of CBRE’s “Trends in the Hotel Spa Industry” report. And while hotel spas grew […]

December 19, 2019

In recent years there have been growing numbers of guests checking into hotels with service animals. It is estimated that there are more than 500,000 trained working service animals worldwide. Service animals are defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act […]

December 19, 2019

What is a web booking engine? It can be defined as an application that appears on hotel websites or social media sites and which can be easily used by visitors to make reservations directly online. It is a simple and […]

December 18, 2019

HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee – The U.S. hotel industry reported positive results in the three key performance metrics during November 2019, according to data from STR. In a year-over-year comparison with November 2018, the industry posted the following: Occupancy: +0.3% to 61.8% […]

December 18, 2019

With tourism taking a toll on the environment, more luxury tour operators than ever are now offering eco-friendly alternatives for travelers. This is especially true in the remote South American region of Patagonia. Shared by Chile and Argentina, Patagonia runs […]

December 17, 2019

Virgin Hotels has inaugurated its third property in the Lone Star State. Rising above the city’s Dall Design District, Virgin Hotels Dallas is situated within a new-built property, crafted by locally based architecture firm 5G Studio Collaborative. Developed by Dunhill […]

December 17, 2019

Serena Hotels & Resorts has signed a deal with Intelity to build a custom branded mobile experience for its guests. The upscale hospitality brand is best known for its collection of luxury hotels, resorts and safari lodges within East Africa, […]

December 16, 2019

Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) today announced it has entered into an agreement with Landmark Sabbour to bring the W Brand’s bold design, signature Whatever/Whenever® service and innovative programming to Cairo, underscoring the growing demand for luxury in Egypt. Expected […]