Construction begins on US’s largest cruise terminal, YOTEL announced the upcoming opening of Geneva and more...

Construction begins on US’s largest cruise terminal
Wednesday, 23rd March 2022

The new terminal, which is a partnership between MSC Cruises and PortMiami, will also become the largest cruise ship terminal in North America when it is completed in late 2023

Construction is getting underway on PortMiami’s fourth new cruise terminal and following the recent trend the new terminal will feature distinctive architecture to make it a notable addition to the port and Miami skyline >>

YOTEL announced Geneva Lake in Q4 2022
23 Mar 2022 : Innovative hotel group YOTEL makes its entrance into Switzerland with futuristic design and tech-inspired hotel as well as a cutting-edge Nordic-inspired hospitality and entertainment destination in partnership with esteemed Caviar House Airport Premium-Switzerland >>

Wyndham signs first 50 for new economy extended-stay
23 Mar 2022 : Wyndham Hotels & Resorts unveiled new details about its upcoming economy extended-stay hotel brand >>

Expect Me launches and joins forces with the Apaleo
22 Mar 2022 : Everyone knows the unpleasant feeling of arriving in a hotel room that does not meet your expectations >>

Europe hotel transaction news
23 Mar 2022 : Pictet acquires Kimpton Aysla Mallorca, SpainSwitzerland-based Pictet Group has acquired the five-star Kimpton Aysla Mallorca as part of a turnkey sale, through funds managed and/or advised by Pictet Alternative Advisors, for an undisclosed sum >>

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Myths and Hard Truths About Hotel Metasearch
Wednesday, 23rd March 2022

Recently I saw a statement claiming that 75% of travelers use metasearch at some point during the planning process, which made the channel crucial for driving direct bookings.

There are three glaring inaccuracies in this statement >>

The Current State of the Hospitality Industry: Transitional & Ever Evolving
Declaring that the COVID epidemic has profoundly change the hospitality has quickly become a hackneyed cliché – nonetheless, one that is undeniably true >>

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