Travel industry leaders gathered in Abu Dhabi for Trip.com Group's Global Partner Summit, celebrating a year of strong growth marked by a 70% year-on-year increase in Asia-Pacific bookings. Trip.com Group announces a strategic partnership with summit host city Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism to showcase the destination's global appeal ABU DHABI, UAE – Opportunities, collaboration, and...

In today's digital landscape, hotels look to maximise direct-booking revenue and enhance the guest experience online. They spend considerable resources and time towards driving traffic to their hotel brand website. However, the most critical element that must be gauged is conversion (bookings), which only happens on...

In this week’s episode of the Hotel Moment podcast, we’re doing a little “year in review.” We catch up with three guests who’ve appeared on the show before for a glimpse into how they’ve impacted hospitality in 2024. Aaron Miller, Vice President of CRM and Digital at Highgate, pulls back the curtain to share what Highgate did to make Black Friday successful for 2024 — imparting advice for...

Nestled near the tranquil shores of Jomtien Beach, the arrival of the 193-room Howard Johnson by Wyndham Pattaya JC marks brand's continued expansion throughout Southeast Asia. In search of a relaxing getaway filled with sun and sand amid Thailand's inviting Gulf Coast? Look no further than the newly opened Howard Johnson by Wyndham Pattaya JC. Close to popular attractions like Pattaya Floating...

Arrival of Motto by Hilton Qingdao Zhanqiao Marks Expansion of Lifestyle Portfolio in China. Leading hospitality company, Hilton (NYSE: HLT), today announced the signing of Motto by Hilton Qingdao Zhanqiao, in partnership with Qingdao Urban Construction Group, marking the entry of Motto by Hilton into mainland China. The debut of Motto by Hilton Qingdao Zhanqiao strengthens Hilton's lifestyle brand...

Accor, a global leader in hospitality, is proud to announce the signing of Sofitel Diamond Crown Hai Phong in Vietnam, a new luxury hotel being developed in partnership with DOJI Group. This exceptional property, set to open in 2026, will be the first internationally acclaimed hotel located in diamond crown Hai Phong Complex, bringing signature French zest and offering state-of-the-art facilities at the...

India's tourism industry is likely to grow at an annual rate exceeding 24 percent over the next five years, driven by robust economic growth, an expanding middle class and government initiatives to meet evolving needs and aspirations of both domestic and international travellers, tourism minister Gajendra Singh...

For this, new creative methods are essential for hospitality to leverage teaching excellence based on the transfer of knowledge among professionals, i.e., experts from the industry who wish to expand their professional skills to include practical facilitation and teaching. At EHL, we recognize the transformative potential of shadowing as an innovative pedagogical tool, promoting a culture of shared...

(L to R) Saurav Bhaik and Gaurav Bakaya of X Sky Lounge HospitalityWith his background in technology and various other successful businesses, hospitality seemed the right next step for Saurav Bhaik who always thought of bringing something truly International in scale, size and experience to India. In his travels...

Abhishek Sahai, general manager, Conrad Pune.As a city, Pune has clearly come out of the shadows of Mumbai and established itself as a sprawling industrial town and IT hub over the last decade and a half. There is a robust automobile, IT and start-up ecosystem which have catapulted the city into an economic power...