Hospitality industry launches new net zero methodology for hotels, Marriott expects to debut over 30 luxury hotels in 2022 and more...

Hospitality industry launches new net zero methodology for hotels
Monday, 20th December 2021

A new methodology to guide hotels on how to set a net zero pathway has been released by a group of global hospitality, travel and tourism sector organizations.

The Net Zero Methodology for Hotels provides detailed guidance on how hotels can approach the technical aspects of net zero, such as what should be included in Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, milestones to be reached by target years such as 2025, 2030 and 2040, and how to approach decarbonization through renewable energy >>

Hyatt Centric brand debuts in the Middle East
20 Dec 2021 : The 173-key lifestyle hotel provides a culturally immersive stay for savvy travelers searching to uncover shareworthy experiences and local culture >>

Hilton welcomes first Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Thailand
19 Dec 2021 : Hilton and GCP Hospitality announced the opening of Hilton Garden Inn Phuket Bang Tao, marking the debut of the award-winning Hilton Garden Inn brand in Thailand >>

Marriott expects to debut over 30 luxury hotels in 2022
18 Dec 2021 : From International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Cannes, Marriott International announced it expects to debut more than 30 luxury hotels in 2022, creating the rare and enriching experiences today's luxury traveler craves with its unmatched portfolio of dynamic luxury brands >>

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Facebook, Metaverse, Travel, and You
Sunday, 19th December 2021

Ever since Facebook announced its company name change to Meta, there has been a mix of 'meh', 'blah' or 'whatever' out there.

Knowing how much the younger generations – in particular Millenials (aged 25-40) and Gen Z (aged 16-25) – are avid gamers and familiar with the realities provided with online universes where we can buy, share and live experiences, then it’s not too much of a stretch to imagine what travel may look like… much sooner than we think! >>

Can Open Pricing Support BAR by LOS?
we advocate an Open Pricing methodology to rate optimization, but what if you want to run a Best Available Rate by Length of Stay (BAR by LOS) strategy? Open Pricing and BAR by LOS - could they ever be friends? >>

The World’s Top Recipients of Foreign Direct Investment
Despite the uncertainties created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the increase in foreign direct investment positions is largely in line with the average annual increase over the past five years >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of December 17, 2021
Recovery continues, but cancelations increase, Hilton debuts 12th brand in Asia Pacific and more >>