- Marriott International Offers Planners New Hybrid Meeting Solutions Across Brands as It Expands Connect with Confidence Program
More meeting and event professionals have been looking to plan hybrid virtual/in-person meetings and events as the meeting industry adapts to new ways of connecting during the global pandemic. However, ...
- The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation Announces $20 Million Endowment at Howard University to Establish the Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership
The J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott Foundation together with Howard University announced today the establishment of the Marriott-Sorenson Center for Hospitality Leadership in honor of Marriott International’s (NASDAQ: MAR) ...
- WTTC Responds to Latest UK Government Announcement
London, United Kingdom, February 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO, said: “While we welcome the incredible progress the UK government has made on the vaccine ...
- WorldHotels Elevates Asia Pacific Leadership Team
Phoenix, Arizona, United States, February 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / WorldHotels announced today that Olivier Berrivin has been appointed Managing Director of WorldHotels Asia Pacific (APAC). The region also sees ...
- Switzerland and Morocco, a Promising Tourism Partnership
Lucerne, Switzerland, February 24, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The pandemic has the world firmly in its grasp. The tourism industry is under pressure too and needs to reinvent itself. It’s ...
- IT’S NO JOKE: Climate change threatens world security
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned world leaders Tuesday that climate change is a threat to security of all nations and sharply criticized people across the globe who say this ...
- BEST BEACH IN THE U.S.: A good news story for St. Pete.
For the second time ever, St. Pete Beach is Tripadvisor’s No. 1 Beach in the US Madeira Beach is at No. 9 in the rankings. St. Pete Beach was previously ...
- A SHOT IN THE ARM FOR AIRLINE: Fully vaccinated staff a first for Emirates
Emirates says it has become among the first airlines in the world to operate a flight with fully vaccinated frontline teams servicing customers at every touchpoint of the travel journey. ...
- Marriott Appoints Anthony Capuano as New CEO, Stephanie Linnartz as President
Marriott International’s Board of Directors announced today that Anthony “Tony” Capuano has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and has joined the company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately. He was previously ...
- Azerai Can Tho Introduces Monthly Pilates Retreats
Can Tho, Vietnam, February 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Azerai Can Tho is introducing monthly four-day, three-night Pilates retreats starting in March, as the resort continues to embrace its growing ...
- Enliven Offerings with Social Media, Luxury Hotels Urged
Hong Kong, Hong Kog SAR, February 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Social media may be the best way for luxury hotels to tap in to China’s enormous consumer market, according ...
- Hospitality Industry Game-Changer, Alma Launches Mobile App
Cam Ranh, Vietnam, February 23, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Vietnam’s Alma Resort has launched a mobile app that opens the door to contactless communication with guests and staff in real-time ...
- Aloft Tulum Debuts in Mexico’s Bohemian Paradise
Aloft Tulum, a brand-new, boho-chic inspired hotel managed by Highgate Hotels, opened last week near Tulum’s desirable downtown district and its white-sand beaches. The four-floor property features 140 loft-like guest ...
- ‘I THOUGHT WE WERE DONE’: Plane parts fall from sky
United Airlines said late Sunday it will immediately halt all flights by its fleet of 24 Boeing 777 airplanes with the same type of engine involved in Saturday’s emergency landing ...
- ROUND-UP:Feb 15-19, 2021
WestJet suspends flights, McCarran Airport renamed, and a new president at TIAC highlight today’s news round-up. NEWS Air France-KLM plunged to a €7.1-billion euro ($10.88 billion) loss in 2020 as ...
- Outrigger Reef Waikiki Beach Resort Unveils US$80 Million Transformation
Waikiki Beach, Hawaii, United States, February 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Outrigger Hospitality Group today announced a grand new voyage – the US$80 million transformation of the brand’s flagship property, ...
- Hotel Nyack Joins Hyatt’s Joie de Vivre Brand
Nyack, New York, United States, February 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Juniper Capital Partners today announce the opening of Hotel Nyack, previously The Time Nyack Hotel ...
- Shortlist for Experience Mekong Showcases Announced
Bangkok, Thailand, February 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Created four years ago in September 2017 to both recognize and encourage sustainable and responsible tourism development, 72 Experience Mekong Collection (EMC) ...
- WTTC Calls UK Leadership to Safely Restore International Mobility
London, United Kingdom, February 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has sent an open letter to UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, calling for his ...
- Wyndham Destinations Acquires Travel + Leisure Brand
Orlando, Florida, United States, February 22, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Wyndham Destinations and Meredith Corporation announced that Wyndham Destinations has acquired the Travel + Leisure brand and all related assets ...
- African American Developers Plan Angels Landing, Twin-Tower Hotel Project in L.A.
Los Angeles, California, February 16, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Two acclaimed African American developers – Victor MacFarlane of MacFarlane Partners and R. Donahue Peebles of The Peebles Corporation – are ...
- Georgia and ITB Berlin Seal Multi-Year Partnership
Tbilisi, Georgia, February 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / ITB Berlin NOW Digital Adventure & Sustainability Partner 2021 – Official Cultural Destination 2022 – Official Host Country 2023 – A big ...
- World Travel & Tourism Council to Hold Global Summit in April 2021
Cancun, Quintana Roo, Mexico, February 17, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The highly-anticipated World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) 20th Global Summit, will now take place in April – one month ...
- UNWTO Global Startup Competition Winners Announced
Madrid, Spain, February 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Startups from around the world have been recognized for their unique contributions to sustainable and responsible tourism in the UNWTO SDGs Global ...
- Best Western Hotels and Resorts Celebrates 20 Years of Excellence in Asia
Bangkok, Thailand, February 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Best Western Hotels and Resorts is celebrating two decades of professional excellence in Asia, as it marks the 20th anniversary of the ...