Marriott Celebrates Millionth Mobile Check-In
BETHESDA, Md. ― Marriott International has given its millionth mobile check-in guest a surprise party complete with DJ, bellhop acrobats, dancers and the gift of one-million Marriott...
Online Revealed Celebrates a Decade of Technological Innovation
TORONTO — This year’s Online Revealed conference attracted techies from all facets of the travel and tourism industry to celebrate a decade of change in technology, as...
Marriott Completes Delta Acquisition
TORONTO — Delta Hotels & Resorts has officially joined the Marriott family. After announcing the acquisition in early March, the Bethesda, Md.-based Marriott completed its acquisition of...
Winners of Booking Best Awards Announced
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands — The Booking.com team has unveiled the winners of its Booking’s Best Awards, honouring accommodations in 60 countries worldwide.
“With the incredible insight gained from the...
Four Points By Sheraton Toronto Appoints New GM
TORONTO — The Four Points by Sheraton Toronto Airport has a new GM, with news that Atul Patel has been appointed to the position.
Atul brings more than...
First Days Inn Opens in the Yukon
TORONTO ― Realstar Hospitality has debuted the first Days Inn hotel in the Yukon. The Days Inn – Whitehorse is a franchised property managed by Halifax-based Holloway...
Hoteliers Need to Spend More Time Responding to Reviews
SAN FRANCISCO — It’s generally understood that hotel operators should respond to online reviews and complaints, but, according to the “2014 Hotel Reputation Benchmark Report” conducted by...
Expedia: Hotel Photos Can Maximize Bookings
BELLEVUE, Wash. ― Expedia recently conducted a study to determine the type of hotel photos that encourage online bookings. Results indicate several types of images and image...
Fairmont Celebrates Earth Hour with Signature Candles
TORONTO ― Fairmont properties worldwide will celebrate Earth Hour by turning off the lights this Saturday, March 28, and illuminating 40 hotel lobbies globally with the new...
Teambuilding, Technology and Wellness Are Top Meeting Trends
THE WOODLANDS, Texas — Integrating teambuilding and adventure into meetings is shaping up to be a top trend in 2015, according to the U.S.-based Benchmark Hospitality, whose...
