Agents still key say industry giants
Ginny McGrath - Jun 08, 2026
A seminar headlined by the online giants of the travel industry at this week’s EyeForTravel summit, bucked the usual trend…
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Meta searches slammed by travel giants
Ginny McGrath - Jun 08, 2026
Big travel brands dismissed meta search websites such as Kelkoo as of no interest at this week’s EyeForTravel Summit. …
Starwood to open 500 XYZ branded hotels
Phil Davies - Jun 08, 2026
Starwood Hotels is to introduce a new lower-priced version of its W Hotels chain to target the lower end of…
Starwood to open 500 XYZ branded hotels
Charles Kao - Jun 07, 2026
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide announced at the New York University International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference on Monday that it…
Russell Crowe arrested for assault on hotel concierge
Charles Kao - Jun 07, 2026
After some drinks at New York’s Eight Mile Creek bar, Crowe returned to his nearby deluxe Mercer Hotel, where he…
Explosive expansion at Equity Inns
David - Jun 07, 2026
Equity Inns bought 20 hotels in 2004 and another nine so far this year, but CEO Howard Silver says the…
Tourist offices seek higher profile
Phil Davies - Jun 07, 2026
National tourist offices must play a much more active and upfront role in the UK travel industry, according to the…
Gap year travellers ‘skimp on essentials’
Phil Davies - Jun 07, 2026
A quarter of gap year students do not plan to take out travel insurance. Yet one in three who do…
Eight million British tourists ‘at risk’
Phil Davies - Jun 06, 2026
Up to eight million British tourists ill-prepared for their holidays and at risk of contracting serious but preventable tropical diseases,…
Survey highlights exotic wedding locations
Phil Davies - Jun 06, 2026
“Unusual and adventurous” wedding ceremonies in exotic locations are becoming the latest travel trend, a survey claims. The eighth annual…
Hotel chain discounts 40% in online sale
Phil Davies - Jun 06, 2026
Discounts of up to 40% are being offered by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) in a four-day global online sale. Marking…
Dynamic packaging added by Asian chain
Phil Davies - Jun 03, 2026
Shangri-La Hotels and Resorts claims to be the first in Asia to introduce dynamic packaging to its website. The luxury…
