GBTA Foundation Unveils Step-by-Step Transition Pathway to Accelerate Business Travel’s Action Towards Net Zero – Image Credit Unsplash+    New roadmap for sustainable business travel takes corporate travel programs from ‘no action’ to ‘leading practice’ The GBTA Foundation, the cause-led arm of the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA), just unveiled its Sustainable Business Travel Transition Pathway […]

Global Travel Buyer Index for May 2025 Shows a Cautious Stance Among International Buyers – Image Credit ITB Berlin    The GTBI for May 2025 indicates a cautious assessment of the current tourism purchasing market, with a slight decline in the Current Situation Index from February. Future expectations in the tourism sector remain stable, […]

Wyndham Hotels Launches New Advertising Campaign Highlighting Accessibility and Convenience – Image Credit Wyndham    Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has introduced a new advertising campaign titled ‘Where There’s a Wyndham, There’s a Way,’ focusing on the accessibility and convenience of its global hotel network. Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has rolled out a new advertising initiative this […]

Outdoor Hospitality in Europe: The Rise of the Horizontal Hotel – By Irene Santos – Image Credit Unsplash+    Outdoor hospitality in Europe – once seen as rustic or seasonal – is experiencing a major transformation. Spurred by the pandemic, technological advances, and investor interest, this sector is evolving into one of the most dynamic and […]

Vacation Confidence Soars Among Young and Wealthy Americans, Allianz Study Finds – Image Credit Unsplash+    Despite economic uncertainties, younger and higher-income Americans are showing a robust interest in summer vacations for 2025. This trend is highlighted in the latest Vacation Confidence Index released by Allianz Partners USA, which indicates a significant disparity in vacation planning […]

Shiji Releases 2025 Hospitality Distribution Technology Chart: Navigating a Rapidly Evolving Ecosystem – Image Credit Shiji    Visit Shiji, the global hospitality technology innovator, today announced the launch of its 2025/2026 Hospitality Distribution Technology Chart, offering the industry’s most up-to-date visual guide to the ever-changing world of hotel distribution. Now in its tenth year, the annual […]

Hotel Demand Management: Forecasting & Market Intelligence Explained – By Emma NÄPÄNKANGAS – Image Credit Unsplash+    In a rapidly shifting travel landscape, hotels cannot afford to rely on gut instinct when assessing demand for their product. To remain competitive, knowledgeable, and prepared, today’s top operators employ hotel demand management, which unites the methods of demand […]

Record Growth Forecasted for Azerbaijan’s Travel & Tourism in 2025 – Image Credit Unsplash    Azerbaijan’s Travel & Tourism Sector Anticipated to Significantly Boost Economy and Employment in 2025 According to a recent forecast by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), Azerbaijan’s travel and tourism sector is poised for substantial growth in 2025. The sector […]

Rio de Janeiro Hotel Rates Surge in May Due for Free Lady Gaga Concert – Image Credit Unsplash    Significant Increase in Hotel Metrics: In May 2025, Rio de Janeiro experienced a notable rise in hotel occupancy, average daily rate (ADR), and revenue per available room (RevPAR), coinciding with a Lady Gaga concert.  Record-Breaking […]

Rendering of the new Holiday Inn in Ahmedabad – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts    IHG Hotels & Resorts has entered into a management agreement with Atithi Gokul Hotel Inns Pvt Ltd to open Holiday Inn Ahmedabad in 2028. IHG Hotels & Resorts is set to expand its portfolio in India with the addition of […]