Taken from the French verb to melt – fondre – fondue is an easy to prepare and highly convivial cheese treat. Named Switzerland’s national dish in the 1930s by the Swiss Cheese Union in order to increase consumption of the large amounts of cheese th…
Hyatt Shares Tips and Inspiration to Make the Most of Summer Travel
CHICAGO – As the desire to travel and explore continues to heat up, Hyatt is sharing tips to help travelers satisfy their wanderlust this summer, from can’t-miss special offers and wellbeing-focused experiences, to planning a long-awaited family reu…
Together, let’s help restore our Earth
Our planet is everyone’s responsibility. We must all make a collective effort to protect it, and Accor is committed to limiting its environmental impact with the involvement of our employees, brands, and guests. For World Earth Day, let’s take a loo…
Accor announces Global Partnership with IGLTA
PARIS – Accor, a world leader in hospitality, and the International LGBTQ+ Travel Association (IGLTA), the leading member-based global organization dedicated to advancing LGBTQ+ tourism, today announce a Global Partnership. Together, Accor and IGLTA…
Juliana Hotel Brussels Is Set To Open This Year
With just over forty rooms, The Juliana Hotel Brussels is a new five-star private residence in Brussels, set to open its doors on September 6th 2021. This noble house has signed residence on the cobblestones of the Place des Martyrs*, a central symb…
Airbnb Community Fund Grants Awarded To More Than 150 Organizations Around The World
Airbnb believes in sharing the company’s success with our stakeholders, including the communities our Hosts call home. That’s why we created the Airbnb Community Fund to distribute $100 million over 10 years to organizations that are strengthening c…
Travelers Prefer Booking Directly With Providers Amid Uncertainty, According To A GlobalData Poll
Gus Gardner, Associate Travel and Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “The pandemic has caused a significant shift in consumer booking habits. A previous survey in Q3 2019** showed that OTAs were the most popular booking option, followed by dir…
Tourism Tidbits: Site Beautification And Security Protocols
This June people from around the world will be seeking new ways to break away from the consistent quarantines and lockdowns and once again experience the beauty of travel. In this world of wanting to break free, a locale’s physical appearance will b…
Centara Reaffirms Commitment To Sustainability With Ambitious Long-Term Plan For An Ecologically Conscious Future
Bangkok, Thailand – Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, announces a renewed commitment to environmental sustainability with a new long-term goals to meet climate-related targets. The 10-year corporate level roadmap includes …
HVS Monday Musings: Hotels Of The Future – Hotel Design Trends In The Post-COVID Era
Hotel architecture and design are undergoing substantial changes due to the ongoing pandemic. While our previous article discussed how technology will drive and facilitate some of these changes going forward, this article focuses on the other aspect…