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

• Wyndham’s first registry collection hotel in Europe 
• Destination Canada launches new Tourism Corridor Strategy Program 
• GRIF Saudi Arabia concludes at Future Hospitality Summit 
• Hotelbeds & Wayra announce 1st startups for TravelTech Lab 
• W Goa embraces diversity with vibrant Pride Month celebrations 

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Wyndham opens first registry collection hotel in Europe 

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced the opening of the Ajul Luxury Hotel & Spa Resort, its first Registry Collection Hotel in Europe. The 171-room resort is located in Halkidiki, Greece. Registry Collection Hotels combine individuality with design and service. The Ajul Luxury Hotel & Spa Resort is owned and operated by Zeus International Hotels & Resorts.

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Canada launches new Tourism Corridor Strategy Program 

Destination Canada has launched a new pilot project called the Tourism Corridor Strategy Program, which aims to accelerate the intentional development of tourism corridors or clusters of tourism assets across Canada. Corridors have the potential to offer a range of attractions and experiences that are connected by a scenic and convenient route. 

https://eturbonews.com/canada-launches-new-tourism-corridor-strategy/ 

Global Restaurant Investment Forum Saudi Arabia wraps up at Future Hospitality Summit 

The Global Restaurant Investment Forum (GRIF) Saudi Arabia successfully concluded its three-day conference as part of the esteemed Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) Saudi Arabia at the Al Faisaliah Hotel in Riyadh. GRIF, founded in 2014 with a strong sense of community and passion for the industry, has previously organised successful conferences in Dubai and Amsterdam. 

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Hotelbeds and Wayra announce first start-ups to be part of the TravelTech Lab 

Hotelbeds and Wayra, Telefónica’s open innovation initiative, have announced the winners of the first TravelTech Lab by Hotelbeds challenge. More than 60 proposals were submitted from companies based in 18 countries across the globe, including Spain, South Africa, Israel and Japan. 

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W Goa celebrates Pride Month, standing strongly for inclusivity 

W Goa understands the importance of Pride Month and appreciates the immense contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community to our society. The hotel is all set to host a lively and dynamic celebration of love, diversity, and inclusivity on 10th June 2023 from 4 PM onwards. 

https://shorturl.at/cjI06

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• Hotels extend LGBTQ+ hospitality beyond Pride Month 
• Expert believes Palm Jebel Ali will attract Dubai’s mega-rich residents 
• San Marino and the UNWTO to host a conference on accessible tourism 
• Indigo Road Hospitality adds Bridge Creek Inn 
• Radisson Hotel Group signs 11 new hotels in India 

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Hotels look beyond pride to court LGBTQ+ travelers all year 

Hotel courtship of the LGBTQ community today is significantly more transparent: Marriott and Hilton are just as present at Pride parades as they are in support of legal issues. Both companies signed an amicus brief in 2015 calling the U.S. Supreme Court to strike down bans on same-sex marriage. The Standard, High Line, in New York City kicked off Pride last weekend with a performance from longtime ally Madonna. 

https://skift.com/2021/07/01/hotels-look-beyond-pride-to-court-lgbtq-travelers-all-year/ 

Palm Jebel Ali is Dubai’s next magnet for the mega-rich 

The revived Palm Jebel Ali super-island is destined to become Dubai’s next luxury hub which will pull in the world’s richest buyers and tourists. Twice the size of Palm Jumeirah and set to house 35,000 families and boast over 80 hotels, Palm Jebel Ali is a testament to Dubai’s triumphant bounce-back post-Covid, and the emirate’s answer to insatiable demand for luxury living and hospitality. 

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UNWTO and San Marino take the lead in European Conference on accessible tourism 

The Republic of San Marino will host the second edition of the UNWTO European Conference on Accessible Tourism in November. Further advancing UNWTO’s commitment to making tourism open to all, the Conference will showcase innovation, public-private partnerships and inclusive policymaking. UNWTO is committed to guiding the global tourism sector towards greater accessibility and inclusivity. 

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/news/4116685.html 

Indigo Road adds Bridge Creek Inn to portfolio 

The Indigo Road Hospitality Group has added Bridge Creek Inn in Clayton, Georgia, to its portfolio of boutique hotels throughout the Southeast and Midwest. Indigo Road will manage the property, slated to open in September 2023, for Ridgeline Investment Partners, the property’s owner. Bridge Creek Inn will have 45 guestrooms, a coffee bar, a bar and restaurant, and indoor and outdoor event venues. 

https://lodgingmagazine.com/indigo-road-adds-bridge-creek-inn-to-portfolio/ 

Radisson Hotel Group accelerates expansion in India with 11 new hotels 

Radisson Hotel Group, a global hospitality leader, continues its robust growth and development strategy in India by signing 11 new hotels across various brands from January to April 2023. These hotels are strategically located in key gateway cities and emerging destinations, including Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ujjain, Raipur, Sonamarg, Manali, Kerala, and Visakhapatnam. 

https://shorturl.at/chMOX

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• Red Sea Global empowers accessible travel experiences 
• Vivid Sydney light up Four Seasons Hotel Sydney 
• Book your epic journey: Holland America opens 2025 reservations 
• Italy summer travel prices out of control 
• Fairfield by Marriott launches its new hotel in Agra, Delhi

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Red Sea Global’s vision for disability-friendly tourism 

Red Sea Global (RSG) has promised the giga project will be entirely disability friendly. Red Sea will cap its annual visitor figure at 1.5 million a year. Taking World Health Organisation’s figure that one in six people is disabled, the Red Sea could welcome around 250,000 disabled people annually. The exact estimation would equal around 83,000 disabled people at Amaala, with an annual cap of 500,000 visitors. 

https://shorturl.at/ciLOV

Time to shine for Vivid Sydney at Four Seasons Hotel Sydney 

Secure the best seats in town to experience this year’s world-famous Vivid Sydney, May 26 to June 17, 2023, at the city’s best-located five-star hotel, Four Seasons Hotel Sydney. Four Seasons Hotel Sydney’s façade will also feature as a backdrop to a major Vivid Sydney light projection across the cityscape, illuminating the building each evening from 6:00 to 11:00 pm along with special fireworks.  

https://shorturl.at/dBT01

Epic Holland America grand world voyages open for bookings 

Following a successful pre-booking period, Holland America Line officially opened bookings to the public today, May 24, for its two newest Grand Voyages. With the Grand Voyage: Pole-to-Pole and Grand World Voyage both departing in January 2025, this will be the first time Holland America Line offers two Grand Voyages of more than 120 days simultaneously. 

https://shorturl.at/gjBIQ

Italy summer travel prices out of control 

A price emergency in the Italian travel and tourism sector is sending travel demand into a tailspin. If the trend was already clear in recent months, with the approach of the summer season, the mix of inflation, increased fuel costs, and economic uncertainties is sending travel prices out of control. This summer, with inflation in Italy in April reaching +8.3% on an annual basis and a speculative dynamic of all costs, prices have skyrocketed. 

https://eturbonews.com/italy-summer-travel-prices-out-of-control/ 

Fairfield by Marriott launches its new hotel in Agra 

Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott International’s portfolio of 31 extraordinary brands, announced the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Agra. Located at a convenient 30-minute drive from the Agra International Airport, the property is in the heart of the city and offers guests easy access to iconic tourist attractions and flamboyant markets bustling with beautiful artwork, mouth-watering cuisines, and magnificent architecture. 

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• Tourism rebounds: Continued recovery after the pandemic 
• Vinpearl Landmark 81: A romantic escape 
• Airbnb reveals the booking upliftment in Q1 2023 
• 1st Arabia joins World Tourism Network 
• IHCL expands footprint in Indore: Third hotel signing in MP 

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Travel and tourism reclaiming momentum after the pandemic 

As per the newest industry statistics, a projected 235 million tourists toured worldwide during the first three months of this year. Globally, travelers reached 80% of the levels before the pandemic. Last year, 960 million people traveled overseas, signifying a revival of 66% of the pre-pandemic times. As per a UNWTO report, global tourism earnings saw the $1 trillion mark last year, increasing 50% in actual terms compared to 2021, propelled by a recovery in global travel.

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Romantic bliss at Vinpearl Landmark 81 

Vinpearl Landmark 81 – Autograph Collection, the new flagship five-star hotel which is set on the upper floors of Vietnam’s tallest building, is inviting couples to experience the pinnacle of romance with an array of facilities, amenities and activities that will send hearts soaring and create memories that last a lifetime. Vinpearl Landmark 81 – Autograph Collection is also ideal for a romantic city break or honeymoon.  

https://eglobaltravelmedia.com.au/2023/05/19/romantic-bliss-at-vinpearl-landmark-81/ 

 Airbnb reveals the booking upliftment in Q1 2023 

 The latest data from Airbnb has revealed that nights booked for international travel by Indian guests more than doubled in Q1 2023 compared to Q1 20221. The United Kingdom, the United States, and various European countries have emerged as ass the top destinations among Indian travelers looking to travel abroad2. 

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Saudi Arabia welcomes Expo! Expo! Mena and 1st Arab tourism conference 

New tourism trends are in Saudi Arabia. This new partnership between WTN and 1st Arabia will open doors to members in 131 countries. 1st Arabia, the organizer of Expo Expo MENA, joined the World Tourism Network as a new corporate member and partner. At the same time, the World Tourism Network will partner with the upcoming EXPO EXPO MENA trade show in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 10-12 September 2023 at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center. 

https://shorturl.at/pEKW1

IHCL signs its third hotel in Indore, Madhya Pradesh 

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, signed a SeleQtions branded hotel in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The 125-key hotel is situated in the heart of Indore’s commercial hub. Sahil Wadhwani and Vansh Wadhwani, Partners, Winway Group, said, “We are delighted to bring the SeleQtions brand to Indore in partnership with IHCL. We believe this will transform the hospitality landscape in the city.” 

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• Tourism industry shows resilience with a strong start to 2023 
• Tourism in Italy sets to smash record this year 
• Hotel Genevieve Louisville opening in the NuLu neighborhood
• Memorable family vacation at Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa 
• India’s tourism industry set to achieve $1 trillion by 2047 

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Tourism is on track for full recovery as new data shows a strong start to 2023 

International tourism is well on its way to returning to pre-pandemic levels, with twice as many people travelling during the first quarter of 2023 than in the same period of 2022. International tourism receipts reached the USD1 trillion mark in 2022, growing 50% in real terms compared to 2021, driven by the important rebound in international travel. 

https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article126310.html 

Tourism in Italy sets to smash record this year 

Tourism in Italy this year is set to smash record levels set before the coronavirus pandemic, new data showed, putting the sector’s recovery ahead of pace in Europe as a whole. The prediction that 2023 will overtake 2019 must push us to do more and more, intervening to favour policies of seasonal adjustment and overcome the phenomenon of over-tourism, said Tourism Minister Daniela Santanche after Cruciani’s speech. 

https://shorturl.at/jvACG

First Bunkhouse Hotel opens in Louisville, Hotel Genevieve 

Hotel Genevieve, a new boutique hotel project from Austin’s acclaimed hospitality group Bunkhouse in collaboration with real estateBunkhouse Hotel development firm, Mountain Shore Properties, has officially opened its doors in the heart of Louisville’s East Market District. The opening marks a series of firsts for the brand and city, including Bunkhouse Group’s first hotel project in Kentucky and the first boutique hotel for the growing East Market district, NuLu. 

https://shorturl.at/afsY1

Escape the summer heat at Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa 

Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa, the all-pool villa resort, invites families to beat the heat this summer holiday with a one-of-a-kind family getaway. Nestled in the North Malé Atoll and surrounded by the enticing turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean, Hilton Maldives Amingiri is directly accessible at all times of the day from Velana International Airport via a scenic 20-minute premium speedboat ride.   

https://shorturl.at/qvxBH

India’s tourism industry aims to reach US$1 trillion by 2047 

Visa Inc. (NYSE: V), the global leader in digital payments, and EY, the leading professional services organization, have launched a comprehensive report titled ‘Charting the Course for India – Tourism Megatrends Unpacked’. The report reveals that India’s tourism industry is on track to reach US$1 trillion by 2047, with a data-led tourism set as a key growth driver.  

https://shorturl.at/cILV1

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• Dubai welcomed 4.67 million visitors in Q1, 2023 
• Accor’s more affordable brands sign 18-property Saudi Arabia deal 
• During ATM 2023, Emirates Airlines emphasises a return to growth
• Melbourne to host Australian Tourism Exchange 2024 

• Renest Hotels & Resorts acquires and revamps a historic luxury property in Mussoorie

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  The emirate welcomed close to five million visitors in the first quarter of 2023 

  Dubai welcomed 4.67 million international overnight visitors in the first quarter of 2023, compared to 3.97 million tourists during the same period in 2022. This marks a 17 per cent year-on-year growth and the city’s best Q1 performance since the pandemic, placing it firmly on track to becoming the most visited international destination, according to data published by the Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). 

  https://shorturl.at/orstX

  Amsa to bring 18 Accor hotels into Saudi Arabia by 2032 

  Accor has signed a deal with Amsa Hospitality in Saudi Arabia to develop and franchise 18 hotels over the next ten years. Amsa Hospitality‘s CEO Mohammad Alathel said: “We are committed to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 success, a vision that set the path for our development locally, regionally and globally.” Amsa Hospitality will be responsible for hotels in several cities in Saudi Arabia, including Ha’il, Jubail, Taif, Al-Ula, Tabuk and Jazan. 

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  Emirates Airlines highlights a return to growth during ATM 2023 

  Sir Timothy Clark, President of Emirates Airlines, has addressed travel and tourism delegates at Arabian Travel Market 2023. Speaking on the Global Stage with renowned aviation commentator John Strickland, Clark discussed the resurgence in passenger numbers witnessed by the airline industry worldwide, as well as the opportunities and challenges ahead. 

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  Melbourne to host Australian Tourism Exchange 2024 

  The Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) will return to Melbourne next year for the first time since 2015, with Australia’s largest annual tourism trade event to be held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from Sunday, May 19 to Thursday, May 23, 2024. Melbourne has proudly hosted their premier travel trade event on eight occasions, and they look forward to taking ATE. 

  https://shorturl.at/zPSTV

  A historic Mussoorie property is acquired by Renest Hotels & Resorts and upgraded to luxury 

  Renest Dunsvirk Court Mussoorie is a boutique luxury hotel perched atop a hill, offering guests the highest elevation in Mussoorie at 7,200 ft. Originally owned by Lord Dunsvirk and Lord Guthrie during the British Raj, this historic property was later bought by the Maharaja of Baroda and was first converted into a hotel in 1989. The historic property boasts 41 well-designed rooms with all modern amenities. 

  https://shorturl.at/iptv2

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• Experience a memorable Eid al-Fitr at M One Restaurant 
• The Chedi set to open in AlUla’s Hegra 
• IHG signs first Vignette property in the UK 
• Tanzania women in tourism promote gender parity with TAWTO 
• 90% of millennials invest more in luxury travel experiences 

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Celebrate Eid al-Fitr at Millennium Place Barsha Heights Hotel 

This Eid, gather your family, friends, and loved ones for a joyous celebration at M One Restaurant at the Millennium Place Barsha Heights Hotel. Savour a specially curated selection of mouth-watering delicacies handpicked and prepared by the property’s skilled chefs, ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience. From 7 pm to 10:30 pm, relish the hearty buffet at just AED169 per person and AED65 for children aged between 6 to 12 years. 

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The Chedi to open within AlUla’s UNESCO World Heritage site Hegra 

Saudi Arabia will section off part of its ancient Hegra site in AlUla to become a luxury hotel. The surprise move will see the UNESCO World Heritage Site run the flag of Chedi, which will operate the boutique property. The Chedi Hegra will have just 35 rooms; it will link to other structures nearby including a disused railway station and the Hegra Fort, among other buildings. Set to open before the end of the year, the AlUla hotel will employ around 120 people. 

https://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/saudi-arabia/the-chedi-hegra 

The Halyard at Ropewalks Liverpool Hotel joins the Vignette collection 

IHG Hotels & Resorts introduces Vignette Collection to the UK by signing The Halyard at Ropewalks Liverpool, Vignette Collection in partnership with Molo Hotels. The Halyard at Ropewalks Liverpool, Vignette Collection will open later this year under a franchise agreement with Molo Hotels and will be operated by Lighthouse Hotel Management. The 133-key luxury hotel is set in the historic Ropewalks district in the heart of Liverpool, boasting a restaurant, conferencing facilities and a rooftop terrace that will further boost the area’s reputation as a gastronomic hub. 

https://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article125973.html 

Tanzania women in tourism foster gender parity with TAWTO 

Dubbed Tanzania Association of Women Tour Operators (TAWTO), with its base in the country’s northern safari capital of Arusha, this movement intends to set a gender parity agenda in the $2.6 billion tourism industry. TAWTO will also step-up efforts in promoting the tourism industry with a focus on conservation and encouraging women, especially young girls, to venture into the business by providing them with training on tourism and community development. 

https://eturbonews.com/tanzania-women-in-tourism-foster-gender-parity-with-tawto/ 

Wellness and luxury experiences are high on the travel agenda for Indians 

As per the American Express Travel 2023 Global Travel Trends Report based on survey data from travelers across the United States, Australia, Canada, Mexico, Japan, India, and the United Kingdom, 90% of surveyed Indians are prioritizing travel plans focusing on personal wellness with 87% planning on spending more money on luxury experiences than conventional luxury goods this year.  

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• Celebrate Easter at the Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates 
• Trip.com and Saudi Tourism Authority sign MOU to promote tourism 
• Hotels are redefining the concept of ‘work from anywhere’ 
• Zuma Capri: Top Dubai Japanese restaurant expands to Capri 
• MakeMyTrip launched customised packages for Europe tour 

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Easter celebrations at Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates 

This Easter, Kempinski Hotel Mall of the Emirates invites guests to spend quality family time in a winter escape at the warm and cosy Aspen Ski Chalets. There is a line-up of family fun entertainment over the Easter long weekend, sure to be enjoyed by everyone. On the 9th of April, families can join the party for an eggs-citing family Easter brunch at Salero with a complimentary egg hunt activity for the kids at Ski Dubai. 

https://www.hotelnewsme.com/fb/easter-celebrations-at-kempinski-hotel-mall-of-the-emirates/ 

New global partnership with Chinese trip.com and Saudi Tourism 

An MOU was signed by Trip.com Group’s Chief Executive Officer Jane Sun and Mr. Fahd Hamidaddin, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Tourism Authority, in Beijing, China. As part of the collaboration between Saudi Arabia and the Chinese tour company, both parties will launch joint marketing campaigns in several markets to drive awareness and attract tourists to the Kingdom through global platforms, such as Trip.com, Ctrip, and Travix. 

https://eturbonews.com/new-global-partnership-with-chinese-trip-com-and-saudi-tourism/ 

Hotels are redefining the concept of ‘work from anywhere’ with co-working spaces  

In a new era of hospitality, hotels are redefining the concept of “work from anywhere.” They are offering co-working spaces and amenities that cater to the needs of today’s modern workforce. Let’s explore how hotels are transforming their services to provide a flexible, convenient, and inspiring work environment for remote workers and entrepreneurs alike. Co-working spaces are popular among freelancers, entrepreneurs, and remote workers. 

https://shorturl.at/uBFNX

Jumeirah signs deal to open Zuma restaurant 

Jumeirah Group have announced the opening of Zuma Capri. The restaurant will be at Capri Palace Jumeirah on the Blue Island in Italy. The new property is set to open in the European summer. Zuma Capri will be located at the Capri Palace Jumeirah rooftop. This will be Zuma’s third outlet in Italy, following Rome (opened in 2016) and Porto Cervo’s which launched in 2022. 

http://shorturl.at/qGLM1

Enjoy customized holidays to Europe with MakeMyTrip 

MakeMyTrip, India’s leading online travel company, has introduced over 130 differentiated holiday packages across 25 European countries. “In the newly launched set, we have attempted to offer the best of both worlds – value deals from hotels and airlines, topped-up with the flexibility to handpick a specific set of activities,” says Jasmeet Singh, Business Head, Holidays & Experiences, MakeMyTrip. 

https://www.hotelierindia.com/operations/enjoy-customized-holidays-to-europe 

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• New tourist flows and how to navigate them 
• Number of RAK tourists set to reach 5.5m by 2030 
• Online travel giants spent more than $14 billion on marketing 
• New restaurant open as Kimpton Hotel Fontenot expands 
• The Ambassador Hotel Mumbai expects a 20 to 25% increase in ARRs 

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Trends in hospitality – New tourist flows and how to navigate them 

Change is inevitable, especially when we talk about tourism. Tastes change, as do external factors that force one to move/travel in new directions. Some can’t wait for change, while others are still clinging to their former glory. To better prepare for such challenging times, in this digest, we talk about news related to changes in tourist flows and what innovative solutions can help hospitality to embrace these changes and thrive.  

https://insights.ehotelier.com/insights/2023/03/20/new-tourist-flows-and-how-to-navigate-them/ 

Ras Al Khaimah banks on the ‘Wynn Effect’ to achieve tourism targets 

Wynn Resorts planned 2027 hotel in Ras Al Khaimah will be a gamechanger for tourism in the emirate, says Colliers International. Investment management specialists Colliers have published a report on the future of tourism in Ras Al Khaimah. Wynn Al Marjan Island Resort could bring 5.5m tourists to RAK by 2030, smashing the target number of 3m. 

https://rb.gy/nptv

In’22, Online travel giants spent more than $14 billion on marketing 

As the world reopened to travel in 2022, online travel giants Expedia Group, Booking Holdings, Airbnb and Trip.com Group doled out a record amount of money to capture consumers’ attention. Across the four brands, spending on marketing (reported by Airbnb and Expedia Group as both sales and marketing) was just over $14 billion for the year – exceeding the amount the four companies spent in 2019 by about $500 million.  

https://rb.gy/44kw

Completed Kimpton Hotel Fontenot with new restaurant open now  

Kimpton Hotel Fontenot, located in the heart of New Orleans’ Central Business District, is now complete with its expansion into the historic building next door, open to the public and guests. The new additions include over 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting and events space, 33 new guestrooms and suites, and the city’s newest French brasserie – King. 

https://www.hospitalitynet.org/announcement/41009360/kimpton-hotel-fontenot.html 

The Ambassador Hotel Mumbai anticipates a 20 to 25% increase in ARRs 

The Ambassador Hotel Mumbai, a heritage hospitality landmark in the country’s commercial capital, will be undertaking its last and final phase of renovations starting in April to be fully ready in a new avatar before the next tourist season. The hotel will close the last three floors, making up 50 rooms and a now defunct revolving restaurant for refurbishment. 

https://rb.gy/ypno

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