Ennismore launches 'Dis-loyalty', Flying Taxis are becoming a reality and more...

Ennismore launches 'Dis-loyalty', Flying Taxis are becoming a reality and more...
Monday, 31st July 2023

Dis-loyalty is a travel and food membership that takes a different approach to loyalty by actively encouraging members to explore new destinations and rewarding them for being disloyal.

Based on simplicity and transparency, giving members bigger discounts for going somewhere new at the Dis-loyalty collective of hotels, restaurants, and bars. Members will get five core benefits >>

Jakarta hotel ADR and RevPAR highest since October 2018
30 Jul 2023 : Jakarta’s hotel industry recorded its highest average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) levels since October 2018, according to preliminary June 2023 data from STR >>

European hotel transactions news - July 31, 2023
31 Jul 2023 : Hotel news and transactions from around the European region: AEW acquires the Marriott Paris Charles de Gaulle, Pandox AB acquires the Hilton Belfast from Starwood Capital and more >>

MO signs a hotel and residences in Miami
29 Jul 2023 : Mandarin Oriental has announced an agreement to manage a new Mandarin Oriental hotel and branded residences in Brickell Key, Miami one of the city’s most prestigious neighbourhoods >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Flying Taxis are Getting Closer to Becoming a Reality
Monday, 31st July 2023

Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircrafts may be landing in a city near you soon, here’s the technology behind them.

A trial has already been held in the UK and plans are underway to construct more VTOL infrastructure around the world. Many city journeys could become 75% faster thanks to a mode of transport straight out of the pages of science fiction >>

Growing Loyalty Programs Mean More Travelers Competing for Perks
If you thought it's been harder to get upgrades or lounges have been more crowded lately, you're not alone.

Loyalty programs are everywhere, from coffee shops and local businesses to the major airline frequent flyer and hotel programs. In all, 89% of U.S. consumers were enrolled in at least one loyalty program as of 2020, according to a 2022 study. And travel rewards programs are growing especially fast >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of July 27, 2023
Significant investment to secure Sustainable Aviation Fuel, Berlin hotel performance reaches 8-month high and more >>