Marriott plans a new extended stay lodging brand, Avani makes a double debut in Europe and more...

Marriott plans a new extended stay lodging brand
Tuesday, 11th July 2023

Consistent with the company’s approach to meeting the needs of guests with regionally relevant lodging products for every stay purpose, Marriott is announcing its plans to launch a new brand, which has not yet been named, but is currently being referred to as Project MidX Studios.

The affordable midscale extended stay brand is intended to deliver reasonably priced modern comfort for guests seeking longer stay accommodations in the U.S. & Canada >>

WTTC and UNWTO sign historic MOU
11 Jul 2023 : In an historic first, the world’s two leading Travel & Tourism organisations representing the global public and private sectors agreed to work together across a number of key objectives >>

Avani Hotels & Resorts makes a double debut in Europe
11 Jul 2023 : Avani Hotels & Resorts announces its debut in Spain and Italy with the opening of Avani Alonso Martínez and Avani Palazzo Moscova, situated in the vibrant cities of Madrid and Milan respectively >>

Radisson signs second Radisson Blu hotel in Fiji
11 Jul 2023 : Radisson Hotel Group announces the signing of the new Radisson Blu Mirage Resort, Fiji Naisoso Island, expanding the Group’s presence in the dynamic Fijian market >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Staying Abreast of Startups Even More Critical in Corporate Travel Now
Tuesday, 11th July 2023

Well, with the disruption going on in corporate travel, this need to connect startup innovation with the corporate travel world has become even more critical.

The acceleration around NDC adoption by airlines – American Airlines at the forefront, and led by Singapore Airlines in Asia – has spurred travel management companies into action, to find solutions to help ease the transition for their customers, or else risk being sidelined >>

Why Coaches Make the Best Leaders in a Hybrid World
Leaders need coaching skills like never before if they want to engage, motivate and retain top talent, and yet relatively few organizations have given managers the coaching skills they need to succeed in today’s hybrid world. Why are coaching skills so important right now, especially for younger workers? >>

Luxury Hospitality: Redefining Luxury in the Hotel Industry
If you ask friends and colleagues who appreciate the finer things in life 'what defines a luxury hotel?', you’ll likely get a range of responses from mod cons – with everything from a decent restaurant to a spa – to seamless, exceptional service and décor >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of July 10, 2023
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