Category - hospitality industry

OYO Targets 250 New Hotels in USA in 2024

OYO has recently revealed a new partnership with Stripe aimed at enhancing the payment process for both customers and hotel owners in the US. This collaboration will offer hotel owners a convenient and flexible solution for in-person payments through Stripe Terminal at their establishments. OYO has also introduced a virtual front desk solution for its partner hotels in the United States. This self-check-in technology is seamlessly integrated with smart lock systems, enabling guests to access...

New Senior Executive at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa

Marozzi joined Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in January 2022 and previously held the position of director of memberships at Cabana Beach Club. Marozzi possesses a wealth of sales and marketing experience within the hospitality industry, making her an ideal candidate for the position. She has a strong background in working with private club organizations, including Invited (formerly ClubCorp) and Florida Yacht Club. Marozzi is a highly motivated sales professional with a proven track...

World Tunnel Congress 2027 Picks Antwerp as Host City

The World Tunnel Congress 2027, also known as WTC 2027, will be a gathering of over 2,700 esteemed professionals, researchers, policymakers, and companies from various sectors such as civil engineering, construction, transportation, and infrastructure. This event aims to facilitate the exchange of knowledge, showcase innovative ideas, and engage in discussions about the future of tunnelling and underground technology. Antwerp's choice emphasizes Belgium's significant contribution to the tunnel...

Choice Hotels International 68th Annual Convention in Las Vegas

The company is actively making strategic investments to secure its future and boost revenue for hotel owners and operators. With its exceptional Global Group Sales team, the company successfully generated nearly $100 million in additional Gross Room Revenue for hotels within the Choice system within a year of integrating the Radisson Americas global sales team in October 2022. Furthermore, Choice is revamping its Choice Privileges rewards program to create a more experiential and emotional...

New GM at Residence Inn by Marriott Kenwood

Commonwealth Hotels made an announcement today regarding the appointment of Latrina Wright as the general manager of the Residence Inn by Marriott Kenwood. With more than two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Ms. Wright is well-equipped to take on her new position after serving as the general manager of the Residence Inn & Suites in Mason, Ohio. Ms. Wright, a seasoned leader in operations and sales, is tasked with supervising and carrying out the hotel and property operations...

Carnival Rolls Out New Planning Software Fleetwide

Carnival Corporation & plc has successfully concluded the fleetwide integration of LR OneOcean's EnviroManager+ software. This implementation represents the most thorough and data-intensive utilization of the LR OneOcean platform to date, establishing a new standard for maritime journey and environmental planning. The software is expected to improve passage planning efficiency and facilitate compliance with a wide range of environmental regulations at international, regional, national, and...

Galaxy Macau Targets Singapore Tourists

The Macao Government Tourism Office initiated the "Experience Macao Singapore Roadshow" on 25 April 2024 at Suntec City Atrium. Galaxy Macau Integrated Resort has been actively endorsing and engaging in the promotional initiatives of the Macau SAR Government. Furthermore, it consistently collaborates with both the government and industry associates to enhance the influx of international visitors. The Macao Government Tourism Office initiated the "Experience Macao Singapore Roadshow" on 25 April...

The Rich Go to Costa Rica

Neal Herman has been appointed as the President of Punta Cacique, a recently established upscale beach community, by Revolution Places, the real estate and hospitality investment division of Revolution, LLC.

Six out of ten world’s best cities to relocate to are in USA

The study analyzed factors that are often taken into consideration when deciding where to relocate to, including house prices, living costs, average salary, weather conditions, number of restaurants and green spaces, internet speed and life expectancy.  - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

Australia will reopen its border to fully vaccinated travelers

Australia’s partial relaxation of its travel restrictions comes despite its two biggest cities, Melbourne and Sydney, and its capital, Canberra, remaining in lockdown due to a surge in cases that occurred in those urban hubs earlier in the year. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

Universal Beijing Resort opens to the public today

As a major foreign-investment project in the service industry in Beijing, the resort is expected to boost the establishment of Beijing as an international consumption hub and strengthen the confidence of China's culture and tourism industry amid the COVID-19 epidemic. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

Austria: No Afghan refugees wanted!

The problem is that “integration of Afghans is very difficult” and requires extensive efforts that Austria simply can’t afford at the moment, Kurz said. They mostly have a low level of education and completely different values compared to the rest of the country’s population, he pointed out, adding that more than half of young Afghans living in Austria supported religious violence. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

All flights canceled, ports closed as Shanghai braces for Typhoon Chanthu

All flights will be canceled at Shanghai’s Pudong International Airport after 11am Monday because of the weather, while all flights through the Hongqiao airport in the west of the city will also be scrapped after 3pm the same day, according to an announcement by the Shanghai Airport Authority Sunday night. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

Russia and San Marino working on visa free travel

According to Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov, Russia hopes that as soon as the sanitary and epidemiological situation normalizes, the sides will "enliven tourist exchanges, which are very popular." - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

No COVID-19 passports, no Christmas lockdowns for Great Britain

British Health Minister Sajid Javid told BBC host Nick Robinson that after a review on the matter, the government was not anticipating any more lockdowns during the holiday season – unlike last year when families across the UK were told to stay apart from each other over the holidays and celebrate virtually. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

Sorrento Coast Tourism Ramps Up After Lonely Pandemic Break

The Sorrento Coast, one of the few Italian tourist destinations, in addition to the Amalfi Coast, which entranced writers and poets of the Grand Tour between the 18th and 19th centuries, generating flows of international visitors, up to the disastrous pandemic period, recorded a slow recovery this summer of 2021. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News

Hurricane Olaf sets its eye on Mexico

Hurricane Olaf is bringing its mighty winds and heavy rain to the Baja California peninsula in Mexico tonight where resorts are prolific in the area. - eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News