Becoming a hospitality entrepreneur: Bridging cultures & opportunities
Raised in New Delhi into a family where few have had the chance to travel abroad, it was always a dream of Sarthak Sharma’s to explore and immerse himself overseas.…
The 7 segments of sustainable tourists in Switzerland
Sustainable consumer behavior in hospitality encompasses actions that help preserve the environment, such as green purchasing, recycling and conserving natural resources. In the tourism context, this includes actions such as…
It’s the End of Search Advertising as We Know It (And I Still Don’t Know if I Feel Fine…)
As we move further into generative AI experiences in Search, it's becoming increasingly clear that the traditional advertising models used by search engines need some rethinking. Perplexity's decision to introduce…
Australian and Asia Pacific hoteliers divided on outlook for 2024/25, according to JLL Hotel Operators’ Sentiment Survey
The newly released JLL Hotel Operators’ Sentiment Survey 2024/2025 is forecasting mixed fortunes for the hotel sector across the Asia Pacific in the year ahead. The annual survey is based…
Tryp By Wyndham Southport Gold Coast Set To Open In October
TRYP by Wyndham Southport Gold Coast — Photo by Wyndham TRYP by Wyndham Southport Gold Coast — Photo by Wyndham TRYP by Wyndham Southport Gold Coast — Photo by Wyndham…
U.S. hotel commentary – July 2024
Top-Line Metrics (July 2024 vs. July 2023): Occupancy: 68.8% (-0.5%) Average daily rate (ADR): US$161.69 (+0.5%) Revenue per available room (RevPAR): US$111.18 (flat) Key Points Flat RevPAR Bifurcation among chain…
Less global markets show RevPAR growth, but Olympics and concerts produce highlights
STR's global "bubble chart" update for the four weeks ending 24 August 2024 shows 61% of markets with year-over-year growth in revenue per available room (RevPAR). That was a three-point…
Avani Hotels & Resorts Debuts in Bangkok’s New CBD with the Launch of Avani Ratchada Bangkok Hotel
Avani Hotels & Resorts, the upscale lifestyle brand of Minor Hotels, announces the opening of Avani Ratchada Bangkok Hotel. Located in the heart of Bangkok's new Central Business District, the…
Hotel Indigo debuts in the lush mountains of Oman
IHG Hotels & Resorts debuts its first Hotel Indigo resort in the Middle East with the opening of Hotel Indigo Jabal Akhdar Resort & Spa. Jabal Akhdar, meaning "Green Mountain"…
Eight Moments Helping Hilton Reach 8,000 Hotels and Accelerate Growth
MCLEAN, Va. – Just over two years after opening its 7,000th hotel, Hilton (NYSE: HLT) now has more than 8,000 hotels operating globally. Following a series of additions to its…