Tourism News - Hospitality Pro. Your daily 5-minute industry update. (Page 71)

In-Room Entertainment Turns Away From TV

1LEN MARKIDAN, a 26-year-old marketing consultant based in San Francisco, is the type of business traveler who forced LodgeNet, the hotel guest-room entertainment provider, to file recently

By H L

/ 3 May 2013

AH&LA Commends Nominations of Penny Pritzker as Commerce Secretary and Michael Froman as Trade Representative

1Washington, D.C. ? May 2, 2013?? The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) applauds President Barack Obama for his nomination of Penny S. Pritzker, chairman and CEO, PSP

By H L

/ 3 May 2013

Top 7 Dream Destinations in the World : WAYN

The largest online social travel network WAYN (Where Are You Now) through its website has recently revealed the top seven dream destinations as chosen by its 21 million users worldwide.

By H L

/ 2 May 2013

Thailand Visitor Arrivals in Q1 2013 Boosted by Over 1.1 Million Chinese

1Led by a dramatic 93% growth in arrivals from China, Thailand?s visitor arrivals surged to a record total of 6,828,718 in Q1 2013, up by 18.94%

By H L

/ 2 May 2013

Do luxury hotels need to offer more adventure?

1Luxury hotels should cater to today?s younger, more adventurous affluent traveler who is seeking exotic locations and packages to be immersed in new cultures. Many luxury hotels are offering

By H L

/ 2 May 2013

Q1 leisure bookings up 5.1 percent

1DALLAS, Texas ? The leisure travel market delivered a promising first quarter for hoteliers globally as bookings grew +5.1% through the end of March, according to data released today by

By H L

/ 2 May 2013

El Celler de Can Roca Is Named the New World's Best Restaurant

1HONG KONG, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — After seven years waiting in the wings, the Roca brothers have claimed the coveted number one spot on?1?list, sponsored by S.Pellegrino

By H L

/ 2 May 2013

New UNWTO/Tourism Australia report highlights tourism potential of South East Asia

Asia’s affluent middle class is set to increase almost fivefold over the next 20 years, presenting significant opportunities for Australian tourism, according to a new report released by Tourism

By H L

/ 30 Apr 2013

Hotel investors turns to Asia's emerging markets for opportunities, says JLLH

1The secret’s out:?Asia is a gem for hotel investment. According to Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, investors are turning their attention to emerging markets in Southeast Asia again, on

By H L

/ 30 Apr 2013

Hotels Go to Extremes to Give Guests a Good Night's Sleep

1After years of focusing on every amenity under the sun ? from gemstone spa treatments to panda-themed rooms to underwater hotel restaurants ? the travel industry is getting back to basics.

By H L

/ 30 Apr 2013