83% of global travelers think sustainable travel is vital, with 61% saying the pandemic has made them want to travel more sustainably in the future Almost half (49%) still believe that in 2021, there aren’t enough sustainable travel options availabl…
Choice Hotels Named Top 10 Company For Global Learning And Development By Chief Learning Officer Magazine
ROCKVILLE, Md. – Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), one of the world’s largest lodging franchisors, has been recognized as a top company for global learning and development by Chief Learning Officer Magazine’s LearningElite program. In a…
Groups360 Launches Global Direct Booking Solution for Group Room Blocks with Hilton
Groups360 and Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announced the global launch of GroupSync Engage, the hospitality industry’s first integrated direct booking solution for group room blocks, across the majority of the Hilton portfolio. Incorporated into Hilton’…
Cloud5 Communications Ranked Top HSIA Provider in May GPNS Vendor Report by Marriott International
Chicago, IL. – Cloud5 Communications, a leading provider of communications solutions for the world’s top hotel brands and management companies, has been recognized by Marriott International as achieving the highest vendor ranking in May for High-Spe…
How to Keep Hotel Expenses Down? Ask an Asset Manager.
The money minders have been working overtime and offering guiding tips. It doesn’t sound right to talk about the “benefits” of COVID-19, but if there’s any upside to the pandemic, it’s that massive disruption to business has forced hotels to find op…
How To Lead “Undercover Boss” Style In Today’s Hospitality Industry
“The First Thirty Days” There is a lot of movement in hospitality leadership positions today. You need to seize the moment when you start in a new leadership role. It is your opportunity to demonstrate how you will build trust, earn your employees r…
UK Risks Increasing Isolation If It Continues To Keep Its Doors Closed To International Travel, Says WTTC
Data shows forward bookings for international travel lag behind increased capacity by airlines gearing up for more ‘green list’ countriesWTTC calls for all fully vaccinated Brits to be able to travel freely to other countries with similar and higher…
Paradigm Hotels Announces Acquisition Of Hotel Company “At Mine”
Paradigm Hotels today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire At Mine Hospitality in a transaction valued at over $8.4 million. Paradigm plans to commit additional capital to grow the pipeline of properties over the next year,…
Marriott program shows corporations, event planners how to safely resume meetings, conferences
The hotel industry last year watched the pandemic wipe out business travel and corporate events that help fill its guest rooms and banquet halls, turning 2020 from a boom year to a historic bust. Now, amid signs of an economic rebound as vaccines dr…
Travel Will Be Bigger Than Ever, Just Different—Great Opportunities For Startups
No matter what you think about the travel industry, it will not only be back but it will be bigger than ever. It just won’t be exactly be the same. What will be the major changes? Business travel will actually go down but personal, experiential and …