Portugal’s, Italy's and Germany's travel & tourism climate footprint, first Mondrian for the UAE and more...

Portugal’s, Italy's and Germany's travel & tourism climate footprint
Wednesday, 22nd March 2023

New data from the WTTC and the Saudi-based Sustainable Tourism Global Center reveals the climate footprint of the Travel & Tourism sector in Portugal, Italy and Germany.

In one of the largest research projects of its kind ever undertaken, WTTC can, for the first time ever, accurately report and track the impact the sector has on the environment.

Portugal’s & Italy's travel & tourism sector is becoming more energy efficient, emissions intensity declined, whilst GDP continued to grow; Germany leads the way in reducing absolute emissions >>

Ennismore announces the first Mondrian in the UAE
22 Mar 2023 : The 221-room hotel will boast an additional 80 serviced apartments, six restaurants and bars and a lagoon with ocean views within the heart of the city >>

IHG and Bangkok-based AWC extend strategic partnership
22 Mar 2023 : New-build Kimpton Pattaya grows successful collaboration to 1,250 rooms across six properties and three brands >>

Chinese outbound tourism is back, and so is the award for international service providers
22 Mar 2023 : After three years pause, the CTW Chinese Tourist Welcome Award will be given to companies and destinations which have reacted with new products and activities to the changed demand of the post-pandemic Chinese travellers >>

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The Retiring Room: A Soothing, Sensory Adventure
Wednesday, 22nd March 2023

Stephen Dobbie and Colin Nightingale of A Right/Left Project brought their expertise and creativity to The Standard, London—transforming one unassuming Cosy Core into an unexpected multi-sensory experience. We sat down with the minds behind the operation to discuss their auditory vision >>

How Do Some Marketers Get Everything They Want?
As an independent hotel, we’ve got a great advantage in the marketplace. We’re nimble and we can change directions at a moment’s notice and pivot when we need to pivot—unlike, say, a big brand >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of March 21, 2023
Global MICE industry market expected to make a strong come back, Le Méridien debuts in Melbourne and more >>