Mainland China reopens, experiences endure, and business travel bounces back

Mastercard Economics Institute releases Travel Industry Trends 2023.

Catalonia recommended for the title of World Region of Gastronomy 2025

The jury will prepare a comprehensive report with recommendations to support the region’s journey, and this will be delivered to IGCAT so that IGCAT Board can make the final decision.

AI and tech: Number one focus for travel in 2023

MarketHub Americas poll finds the strategic priorities for tourism leaders.

STR: Amsterdam hotel ADR and RevPAR reached record-highs in April

When looking at daily data, Amsterdam’s occupancy peaked on Saturday, 29 April (93.7%), helped by Metallica’s M72 World Tour.

LyvInn opens a 164-room hotel in Frankfurt

The hotel, a former Meininger property, is located at the heart of the Europaviertel, one of the largest inner-city developments in Europe, next to Europe’s financial hub and steps away from Frankfurt’s trade fair venue.

Mews surpasses 500 DACH customers, fuelling the region’s fast growth

This milestone expands Mews’ strong presence in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Autumn 2024 Conference of the World Union of Wholesale Markets at the Palacongressi di Rimini

The conference has an average attendance of 400 operators from the four corners of the globe.

Trevolution Group announces market leaders joining the company’s management team

Trevolution Group aims to continue the development of Asaptickets, Skyluxtravel, International Travel Network, Innovative Travel Solutions, and other global travel brands.

STR: Dubai April hotel occupancy peaked during Eid al-Fitr

The market’s occupancy levels remained above 80% from 21 April onwards.

Lindsay Morvan (Mauritius Tourism Authority): “Our target is to make Mauritius a green destination until 2030”

Director of Mauritius Tourism Authority and stressed that the goal is the population to be involved in tourism initiatives.

Renaissance Hotels revives “Evenings at Renaissance” program at Annual Global Day of Discovery celebrations

With fashion icon Lily Aldridge in the heart of Chelsea to local artists in energizing São Paulo and more, Renaissance Hotels sets the stage for spontaneous discovery on May 18.

Remote culture war and the digital nomadism movement

Will the remote culture war affect digital nomadism? And if yes, to what extent?

Hilton expands all‑inclusive portfolio with signing of Zemi Miches All‑Inclusive Resort, Curio Collection by Hilton in the Dominican Republic

Expected to open in 2024, this resort will bolster Hilton’s all‑inclusive presence in the Caribbean and Latin America to 10 properties across the region.

Emirates goes digital, phases out paper boarding passes for flights departing Dubai

This initiative will significantly reduce paper waste while simultaneously offering a convenient and speedy digitised check in experience for passengers departing Dubai.

Chile announces end of all travel-related COVID-19 requirements

As part of the “Protected Borders Plan”, Chile no longer requires PCR test upon entering the country nor the COVID-19 vaccination certificate or random testing of travelers.