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Here is your weekly industry news round-up. Check out the short snippets here and follow below for more details. 

• ATM 2023 to shape the future of sustainable tourism 
• Westin and AbbottWMM collaborate for race-ready travelers 
• Greek PM sees tourism performance going strong in 2023 
• St. Regis signs new hotel for Xiamen, China 
• Spree Hospitality adds fifth property in Bengaluru 

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Travel leaders set to discuss the future of sustainable tourism at ATM 2023 

Travel professionals and policymakers from across the globe will explore how the tourism sector is ‘Working Towards Net Zero’ at the 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which will take place at Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from Monday 1 to Thursday 4 May 2023. Exhibitor participation in ATM 2023 will be 27% higher than last year, with growth across all show sectors. If you are here, don’t miss the chance to meet RateTiger at Booth – Sheikh Saeed Hall 1, 𝐓𝐓𝟏𝟎𝟕𝟐.  

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Westin targets marathon travelers with Abbott World partnership 

Underscoring the brand’s newly reimagined and beloved WestinWORKOUT® Gear Lending program, Westin Hotels & Resorts – part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary hotel brands – is teaming up with Abbott World Marathon Majors (AbbottWMM), the series of six of the most renowned marathons in the world, for a first-ever, multi-year hospitality partnership to champion race travelers – and their supporters – during AbbottWMM significant weekends. 

https://shorturl.at/kxyFX

Greek PM sees tourism performance going strong in 2023 

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said that he expected tourism this year to maintain its upward trend and the focus to be on protecting destinations and the environment. “If the signs we have so far are confirmed, it will be even better than last year’s excellent year. In 2022, we had record revenues but also a 10% increase in spending per capita from 564 euros in 2019 to 619 euros in 2022. This means we are now attracting more quality tourism generating more revenues,” he said addressing a ministers’ meeting. 

https://shorturl.at/ejmIM

Marriott to open first St. Regis hotel in Xiamen, China, in 2027 

Marriott International, Inc. announced it has signed a management agreement with Shengyuan Cultural Tourism to bring the iconic St. Regis brand to Xiamen in 2027. This signing will debut the first St. Regis hotel in Fujian Province, which is expected to feature the brand’s celebrated rituals, glamorous spirit, storied heritage, and signature Butler Service. 

https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article125863.html 

Spree Hospitality adds fifth property in Bengaluru 

Spree Hospitality is a hotel company owned by leading travel company EaseMyTrip. It will open its fifth hotel in Bengaluru by the end of this month. Featuring 60 rooms, Zip by Spree Hotels Purple Orchid is a property with 4-star facilities. The hotel located near Hope Farm in Whitefield Bengaluru has the most modern interiors and facilities to make guests feel comfortable and relaxed. 

https://shorturl.at/klnw7

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Here is your weekly industry news round-up. Check out the short snippets here and follow below for more details. 

• Newly launched happy paws room at UAE’s beach resort 
• BOLD by Wyndham program signs 18 hotels in six months 
• Kimpton Hotel to undergo a top-to-bottom renovation 
• AITCAP conference at the city of Gold Coast, Queensland 
• IHCL expands its presence in the Mumbai 

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Hilton Ras Al Khaimah beach resort launch happy paws rooms 

Take your furry four-legged friend to Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort as it becomes the first five-star property to launch a series of dog-friendly rooms in the Emirate. Hilton hotels, globally, are known for offering the perfect pet-friendly stays from barktastic beaches to tail-wagging tours. The rooms are designed to cater to a maximum of two dogs per room within a combined total of 25kgs. Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort has assigned eight dog-friendly rooms with direct access to a 500m-long private back beach area. 

https://www.hotelnewsme.com/hotel-catering-me/happy-paws-at-hilton-ras-al-khaimah-beach-resort/ 

Wyndham’s BOLD program reaches 18 signed hotels 

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced the expansion of its BOLD by Wyndham program. In just over six months, the program has signed deals for 18 hotels across the United States, including 10 under its newly launched ECHO Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham brand. The program is built around two key pillars: promoting hotel ownership as a vehicle for potential wealth creation and accelerating the path to hotel ownership. 

https://lodgingmagazine.com/wyndham-hotels-resorts-expands-bold-by-wyndham-program/ 

Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City announces top-to-bottom renovation 

The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City, located in the heart of downtown, announces a bold, top-to-bottom renovation today, bringing an enhanced level of modern sophistication to Salt Lake City. The design will highlight original and historical details, all while incorporating natural textures and art inspired by the surrounding mountains and scenery. Monaco will remain open throughout the process. 

https://www.shorturl.at/gruAZ

Queensland: first destination in Australia to host AITCAP 

Over 200 tourism industry professionals are expected to converge on the Gold Coast for the AITCAP Conference in April 2023.  The event will feature an intensive 1-day in-person conference on April 28th, a 1-day virtual conference on May 11th, as well as a diversity of Side Events.  Queensland will become the first destination in Australia to host The Accessible & Inclusive Tourism Conference, after two years of being an entirely virtual event. 

https://www.shorturl.at/wLTW4

Indian Hotels Company signs Vivanta branded hotel in Thane 

India’s largest hospitality company today announced the signing of a Vivanta branded hotel in Thane in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Thane is a leading business and industrial hub for the state of Maharashtra, being a part of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. This signing is in line with IHCL’s focus on expanding its presence in key emerging markets of India. We are happy to partner with BK Holidays and Resorts Private Limited. 

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/ihcl-signs-another-vivanta-hotel-in-thane-mumbai 

Here is your weekly industry news round-up. Check out the short snippets here and follow below for more details. 

• Travel Trends 2023 to help you plan a mesmerizing holiday 
• Accor launches platform for branded residences 
• Grand Opening for Atlantis The Royal with massive fireworks
• Marriott International go live with instant booking with Groups360 
• Agoda introduces a shopping cart function for travel bookings 

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The biggest travel trends – 2023 

In 2023, travellers will be going one step further as we look to deepen these experiences by having a lasting positive impact on the places and people we visit. After a year of travel for fun, relaxation and reunion post-pandemic, 2023 will be the year we travel for personal betterment. Whether you are seeking to overcome grief, identify your life’s mission or discover what your body is physically capable of, there will be a Transformation Retreat that caters to it. 

https://www.cntraveller.in/story/the-biggest-travel-trends-for-2023/ 

Accor introduces the One Living platform for branded residences 

Accor has now launched Accor One Living, its own real estate arm. Through One Living, expert teams in each region will sit with developers, ensuring design, service and Accor-backed benefits are aligned with the needs of specific “targeted homebuyers.” Accor One Living expects to open more than 125 new branded residence communities over the next several years, including standout flagships.

https://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/business/accor-one-living-the-hotel-groups-own-branded-residence-company 

Dubai’s Atlantis, The Royal – All set for the grand opening 

The opening of Atlantis – The Royal on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah is arguably the biggest hotel event of the decade. This weekend (January 20 to 22, 2023), the luxury resort will open itself up to hundreds of VIPs, celebrities and media for its Grand Reveal party. The exclusive, invite-only weekend takes place before the resort opens to the public on February 10 and has a whole host of activities and performances throughout the weekend. 

https://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/properties/atlantis-the-royal-what-will-happen-at-the-grand-reveal-party 

Marriott announces instant booking solutions for meetings & events with Groups360 

Marriott International and Groups360 today announced the launch of Instant Booking for Marriott’s portfolio of hotels in the United States and Canada. Marriott International is the first brand to have a direct integration with Groups360 to offer the “Instant Book” functionality for both guest rooms and meeting space at scale on GroupSync Marketplace, providing planners with a streamlined booking process at the click of a button.

https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article124429.html 

Agoda introduces a shopping cart function for travel bookings 

Agoda is one of the first online travel agencies to offer this functionality for its travel products with the aim of optimising trip planning and offering greater value to its customers. Agoda customers will soon also be able to add flights, activities tours, attractions and more. The shopping cart is the first of many upcoming launches from Agoda that aim to create a seamless, one-stop travel booking experience for customers. 

https://eglobaltravelmedia.com.au/2023/01/19/agoda-launches-shopping-cart-function-for-travel-bookings/ 

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Here is your weekly industry news round-up. Check out the short snippets here and follow below for more details. 

• Expedia Reports says, 96% of travellers want to do nothing on their vacation  
• Top 7 Tech & Travel Trends that will shape 2023 & beyond 
• Multiverse is the future of the travel & tourism industry 
• Siliguri gets new luxury address – Fortune Hotels  
• Sunset Hospitality Group, Dubai launches Azure Beach and Attiko in Vietnam 

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Expedia reports 96% of travellers want to do nothing on their next vacation 

New research from Expedia reveals the over-scheduled holiday season has prompted many Americans to plan a “nothing-cation,” a trip where warm weather and relaxation are the main attractions. Expedia internal data confirms January is one of the top months for researching and booking beach vacations, which is a favourite trip type for nothing-cationers. On average, about a quarter of getaways planned during the first month of the year is to beach destinations, and many hotspots including Cancun, Riviera Maya, Punta Cana and Oahu are already seeing double-digit increases in demand compared to the same time in 2019. 

https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article124316.html 

Top Tech & Travel Trends that will shape the tourism industry in 2023 

2022 was something of a rollercoaster for the hotel industry. While travel demand surged from its pandemic lows, hoteliers faced new challenges such as persistent labour shortages, and new ways of interacting with technology and their guests. According to a survey by Bankrate, rising prices caused 79% of U.S. travellers to alter their travel plans during the 2022 holiday season, with many travellers opting to travel fewer days, enjoy less expensive activities and cheaper accommodations, or travel shorter distances. 

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4114401.html 

Metaverse: Shaping the future of the tourism industry  

Definitions of the metaverse differ, but a commonly held view is that a true metaverse – one that’s perhaps decentralized, ungoverned, universal and in which anyone can interact with anyone – is probably still years away. Hotel company Leven purchased its first property in the metaverse using virtual currency and unveiled it last year. Designed by an architect, the virtual hotel is “rich and organic. It doesn’t have any hard edges. It’s a very curved, almost seductive building” that incorporates nature and botanicals into its design, according to Griffin. 

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Fortune Hotels expands its step in Siliguri 

Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC’s hotel group announced the signing of a new property in Siliguri, West Bengal. Situated at a 15 min drive from the Siliguri airport, the upscale ‘Fortune Select’ hotel is surrounded by breathtaking views of majestic tea gardens and mountains. Commenting on Fortune Hotel’s India expansion spree Samir MC, Managing Director, Fortune Hotels said ‘With the Siliguri signing we further our footprint into the East. This is a greenfield project and our third hotel in the State of West Bengal.   

https://www.hotelierindia.com/business/fortune-hotels-expands-its-footprint-in-siliguri 

Sunset Hospitality, Dubai announces two projects in Vietnam 

Sunset Hospitality Group (SHG), a leading hospitality group renowned for creating lifestyle hospitality experiences, expands its global footprint to Southeast Asia as it prepares to launch Azure Beach and Attiko in Vietnam. Both venues will mirror their Dubai-based presence, replicating the already tried and tested model. Azure Beach is nestled among the heavenly white sands and shimmering blue waters of the South China Sea, serving up exotic beverages and mouth-watering Asian fusion cuisine – the perfect destination for a luxury and relaxing daycation with friends and family. 

https://shorturl.at/fsBLU 

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Here is your weekly industry news round-up. Check out the short snippets here and follow below for more details. 

• What is the future of the Indian Hospitality Sector in 2023? 
• Opening of Iceland Parliament Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton in Iceland 
• Why Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai is the game-changer? 
• Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Kingsland, GA hotel for sale 
• The Sustainable Hospitality & Tourism alliance partners with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council 

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Future of the Indian Hospitality Sector in 2023 

Over 200 G20 meetings are expected to be held across 55 destinations in the country during India’s G20 presidency till November 2023. The Indian hotel sector stands to gain significantly from this development, as there will be substantial incremental demand for hotels in the cities where the meetings will be held. The G20 presidency has coincided with India’s efforts to establish itself as a global MICE destination, and the smooth organization and completion of these high-profile 200+ meetings will support those efforts. 

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/opinion/4114276.html 

Iceland Parliament Hotel, Curio Collection opens in Iceland 

New construction, reconstruction, and careful preservation maintain the important heritage of the building, presenting irresistible class to the cityscape. This new hotel is offering 163 guest rooms, family rooms, and suites – each equipped with a 55-inch HDTV, espresso machine, and mini-fridge – the hotel is a feat for design where the seven rebuilt and new buildings reflect the different eras of Icelandic history, making the Iceland Parliament Hotel a visual landmark in the city center. 

https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article124205.html 

Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai – Game-changer for the emirate 

As we overlook the super-stylish Nikki Beach pool, filled with people enjoying the winter sun, Hanna Azzi is buzzing with excitement about what the future holds for his property.  Azzi has been general manager of the Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Dubai and this, the famous beach club, since 2018. A tour from Azzi includes descriptions of all the fine details that have gone into making the space what it is – a true Celebration Suite. 

https://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/people/why-nikki-beach-resort-spa-dubais-celebration-suite-is-a-gamechanger-for-the-emirate 

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Kingsland for sale 

The property is less than seven miles from Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, one of the U.S. Navy’s most important nuclear submarine bases, employing approximately 9,000 active-duty civilians and contract personnel. Its annual economic impact on the local economy is over $1.2 billion. The hotel has a stable operating cash flow and is offered unencumbered by management. There is a significant upside opportunity from completing the Marriott PIP which will allow it to lead the competitive set and exceed historical performance. 

https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article124236.html 

GSTC have formed a partnership to concentrate on best practice in sustainable hospitality & tourism 

This new partnership will bring together the Alliance’s hospitality industry reach and measurement expertise, with the GSTC’s experience in sustainability standards and assurance, to enhance the industry’s understanding of sustainability criteria and the need to capture robust sustainability data. Together, the Alliance and the GSTC share a vision of hospitality and tourism companies working to not only meet but exceed core sustainability criteria – using consistent tools and initiatives to produce globally comparable data. 

https://shorturl.at/bfnvW

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