Marriott announces ambition to go Net-Zero, STR data for Australia, Dubai & London hotels and power shifts to travel apps.

Marriott announces ambition to go Net-Zero
Thursday, 23rd September 2021

Marriott International’s portfolio of hotels has been working to reduce its carbon footprint as part of its existing 2025 sustainability goals and this latest commitment to climate action is the next step in the company’s sustainability journey.

As part of its commitment to net-zero emissions, with support from a number of organizations including Global Citizen, Marriott announced its official sign-on to the Race to Zero via the most ambitious standard, Business Ambition for 1.5 >>

Pan Pacific expands global footprint across gateway cities
23 Sep 2021 : Pan Pacific Hotels Group continues to grow its global pipeline with 13 new properties across 10 key gateway cities by 2024 >>

Radisson announces 100 operating hotels in India
23 Sep 2021 : With more than 20 years in operation, Radisson Hotel Group is one of the leading international hotel groups in India with seven distinct brands and a presence across over 60 locations encompassing key business, leisure and gateway centers >>

August data for Australia, Dubai & London hotels
23 Sep 2021 : Amid increased COVID-19 cases and lockdowns across the country, Australia’s hotel industry reported preliminary lower performance levels >>

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Power Shifts to Travel Apps, Even in Desktop-First Markets
Thursday, 23rd September 2021

Google study shows 58% of travellers in APAC prefer engaging with apps. That digitisation was accelerated in Asia Pacific during Covid was not unexpected but what surprised Google’s Hermione Joye was the 'massive and unanimous' acceleration of travel app use even in traditional desktop markets in the region >>

Leading a Double Worklife for Fun and Profit
Some of us have a problem: we are easily bored. While others are challenged by low wages and need more money to live on, a growing percentage of remote workers are holding two full-time remote jobs >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of September 22, 2021
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