Hotel Management

JANUARY 7, 2024

The Federal and Queensland State government initiative includes discounted airfares and accommodation which is expected to boost business for local tourism operators. The post Government steps in to drive return of tourism to Far North Queensland following Cyclone Jasper appeared first on Hotel Management.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 9, 2023

Skift Take: Bungy jumping, scuba diving and paragliding may offer a lifetime of unmatched thrills, but are tour operators selling these thrills playing by the rulebook? Amrita Ghosh Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Skift Take: It's relatively rare for a destination marketing organization like Thailand's to work with a tour operator to help create and promote more sustainably designed tours. Sean O'Neill Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Hotel and tourism investment in the Fiji Islands is set to be given a global boost, following the launch of an all-new AHICE branded conference in partnership with one of the world’s leading travel organisations, Tourism Fiji.

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Skift Blog

APRIL 16, 2024

Skift Take: TUI is tapping into the booming African tourism market as it spreads its offerings throughout the continent. Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

AUGUST 1, 2024

The switch reveals a new focus on domestic travel and Afro-tourism, driving a shift in its business model. Skift Take: Curiocity, a South-African company that offers both tours and activities as well as hotel and hostel stays, had to pivot post-pandemic. Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

MARCH 1, 2024

Skift Take: Intrepid Travel used its resources to bring tourism back to the High Atlas communities devastated by the September 8 earthquake. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Minor Hotels, a global hotel owner and operator with more than 550 properties in 56 countries, has successfully concluded a three-city India roadshow in Mumbai, Delhi and Ahmedabad introducing signature travel experiences to Indian travel agents.

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Hotel Management

JUNE 25, 2024

The inaugural Asia-Pacific Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition (AHICE) Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit is set to take place in just seven days with the event garnering the support of more than 35 major industry partners. View the full program here. and Fijian conglomerate Tappoo have joined as Principal Partners of the event.

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Skift Take: Tour operators are trying to be sensitive to the war conditions currently underway in Israel. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Skift Take: Google is flipping the script on its anti-competitive behavior in South Africa, with a partnership to bolster digital transformation in the country's tourism sector. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

MAY 30, 2024

The Medical Tourism and Hospitality Bridging Healthcare (H2H) Seminar was held on May 24, 2024, in Lucca Tuscany at the Fondazione Campus. Led by Kemmons Wilson, the son of the Founder of Holiday Inns, and the hotelier operator, serving the medical campus at St. Jude’s Childrens Research Hospital.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Skift Take: South Africa’s visa reform relies on vetted tour operators to streamline approvals for Indian and Chinese tourists. While this approach may reduce bottlenecks, it raises concerns about limiting independent travelers and whether operators can manage increased demand effectively.

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 29, 2024

Japan’s top hoteliers and tourism professionals are preparing to meet next week for the inaugural AHICE Far East Asia on Wednesday, September 5. The half-day event at The Tokyo EDITION hotel in Toranomon will unite leaders from the hotel, aviation, and tourism sectors to discuss challenges and opportunities in this rapidly evolving market.

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Skift Blog

MAY 20, 2024

The growth in passenger traffic will increase revenue sources for airport operators. Skift Take: India's aviation industry is expanding to increase connectivity. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

APRIL 24, 2024

BeCause, the Danish start-up transforming how the global hospitality, travel, and tourism industries manage their sustainability data, is simplifying the sustainability journey for members by integrating the industry association’s Hotel Sustainability Basics (HSB) framework into its platform.

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SiteMinder

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

What is an inbound tour operator? An inbound tour operator is a type of travel business that organises and manages travel services for international travellers looking to explore a destination. What is inbound tourism? What is the difference between an outbound and inbound tour operator?

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Hospitality Net

MAY 17, 2023

IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels, across 18 distinct brands, has signed a Master Development Agreement (MDA) with Tashyid for Hotel Operations, which will see the development of 12 hotels and 2,500 keys under the Holiday Inn Express brand across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

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Hospitality Net

DECEMBER 4, 2023

UNWTO has laid the strong foundations needed for countries everywhere to provide greater legal certainty to all operators in the tourism sector.

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Hotel Management

JULY 3, 2024

A bumper crowd of over 330 leading owners, investors, operators, suppliers and advisors were at the Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa this week (Jul 3-4) for the 2024 AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit , where record performance numbers were the talk of the major conference. Tourism in Fiji is booming,” he said.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

Skift Take: Morocco is the latest destination impacted by a severe natural disaster, with tour operators needing to implement contingency plans to deal with the aftermath of a deadly earthquake. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

MAY 30, 2024

Accor is rapidly evolving its airport hotel network across the Pacific region, with the upcoming arrival of the AU$230 million dual-hotel development, Novotel and Ibis Styles Melbourne Airport, on July 1, taking its total airport hotels in the region to 22, making it the largest airport hotel operator in the region.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Tourism leaders in New Zealand have raised concerns about the future of the industry due to a proposed NZ$15 million reduction in government funding to promote New Zealand as a visitor destination. Less money for TNZ’s activities in a much higher-cost operating environment. over 10 years,” said Doolan. over 10 years,” said Doolan.

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Skift Blog

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Skift Take: Hawaii public officials want tourists back after the horrible wildfire as soon as possible, but airlines and tour operators know that it takes time for local communities to heal. Dawit Habtemariam Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel Management

AUGUST 15, 2024

With a focus on hotel and resort operations and investment, AHICE provides a platform for industry leaders to connect, learn, and collaborate. AHICE Far East Asia will unite leaders from the hotel, aviation, and tourism sectors, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange in this rapidly expanding market.

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Hospitality Net

JULY 26, 2023

It was ranked the sixth Arab country in the 2022 Travel and Tourism Development Index and listed within the top 10 tourist destinations in 2023 by the US Tour Operator Association. Jordan has become a popular travel destination in the Middle East.

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Hotel Management

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Queensland’s Sunshine Coast is celebrating a major boost to tourism spend for the 2022/23 financial year with equal-record domestic overnight visitor expenditure of AU$4.4 Our marketing campaigns generated strong interest in, and demand for, the Sunshine Coast and this is reflected in the data coming from Tourism Research Australia. “Our

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Skift Blog

MAY 15, 2024

Skift Take: TUI is grappling with operational challenges due to ongoing delays in Boeing aircraft deliveries. But the European tourism giant still produced record revenue for its hotels, resorts, and cruises. Jesse Chase-Lubitz Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Skift Blog

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Skift Take: The new initiative aims to harness India's coastline and growing domestic demand for cruise tourism. However, operational challenges, including infrastructure and taxes, need to be addressed. Bulbul Dhawan Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hotel News Resource

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

On November 13, 2024, Barbados welcomed 300 top investors, industry leaders, and tourism professionals to its shores for the 13th annual Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS). Of the 300 attendees, 225 were visitors from across the globe.

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Hotel Management

JULY 17, 2023

Swiss-Belhotel International has signed a deal with state-owned Chinese tourism giant, China Travel Group (CTG), which will see the hotel management company re-enter the China market, 35 years after the launch of its very first hotel in Hong Kong. They will help us get into hotel operations in China – mainly 4-star hotels,” he said.

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Skift Blog

JUNE 5, 2024

Skift Take: Air India Express has become the first airline to operate from two airports in the national capital region. The airline is aiming to use the Hindon airport to connect with the smaller cities in western Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Haryana.

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Hotel Management

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Uluru is set for a tourism boost with Virgin Australia announcing two new direct services from Melbourne and Brisbane to be introduced from June next year. The new services will also support the growth of the Indigenous Tourism sector, contributing to the Northern Territory’s more than $3 billion visitor expenditure.

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Skift Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Skift Take: Many safari lovers are looking for immersive experiences, and not just chasing the Big 5 animal species. Selene Brophy Read the Complete Story On Skift

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Hospitality Net

JULY 23, 2024

In 2023, the World Tourism Organization spotlighted an impressive trend: a significant 73% of global travelers now prefer hotels that adopt sustainable practices. This shift is driving hotels to incorporate green technology extensively in their operations.

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Hotel Management

DECEMBER 14, 2023

We’re so excited to welcome United’s direct service between Christchurch and San Francisco for the summer and know the service will ‘supercharge’ tourism in the region,” he said. The new Christchurch route is part of United’s massive expansion in the region, which, by the end of 2023, will see the carrier operating 66 flights between the U.S.

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Skift Blog

JULY 17, 2024

Skift Take: If the deal goes through, Apollo might merge some of The Travel Corporation's brands, or pair them with other assets the private equity firm owns. Dennis Schaal Read the Complete Story On Skift

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