Hybrid events, which combine live interactions and the convenience of going digital, are expected to become the de facto meeting format.
hotel news
IHG Hotels & Resorts launches ‘Vignette Collection’
This new luxury and lifestyle brand will debut with hotels in Australia and Thailand
Mark G. Haley and Raman (R.P.) Rama named as HFTP’s International Hospitality Technology Hall of Fame inductees
Both were recognized for their experience and leadership in promoting hospitality innovation and technology, and knowledge sharing.
Hideaway Beach Resort & Spa launches The Signature Collection by Hideaway
The Signature Collection is set to be unveiled in early November 2021
Cygnett Hotels & Resorts Group appoints Roberto Pelliccia as VP Development & Operations – Asia and Africa
Roberto brings with him three decades of experience in the hospitality industry
Minor Hotels announce its strategic entry into Bahrain
Scheduled to open in 2024, Avani Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort and Tivoli Bilaj Al Jazayer Bahrain Resort will be part of Bilaj Al Jazayer
Outrigger resumes acquisition of Hawai‘i Island Resort
The premier beach resort brand further expands its footprint with planned purchase of 509-room oceanfront Sheraton Kona Resort & Spa at Keauhou Bay
Deal activity in the travel & tourism sector increased by 39.6% during June 2021, finds GlobalData
While merger & acquisitions deal volume increased by 26.5%, the number of private equity and venture financing deals also increased by 9.1% and 137.5%, respectively
Longer trips look set to boom post-COVID-19, says GlobalData
A live GlobalData poll revealed that over one in four (26%) of respondents now prefer to take a leisure trip of ten-plus nights – the second-most popular length of trip behind stays of between four and six nights (28%)
Four Seasons ramps up global hiring in 2021 as it reopens several of its hotels: GlobalData
However, the property at Bengaluru is treading cautiously and currently does not have any hiring plans
