New report confirms step change in cruise industry uptake of new environmental technologies, New Zealand hotels and more...

New report confirms step change in cruise industry uptake of new environmental technologies
Wednesday, 6th September 2023

2023 data from Cruise Lines International Association shows investment in technologies and alternative fuels that will accelerate the maritime transition towards net zero.

More cruise lines are diversifying energy solutions by incorporating multi-fuel engines, trialing fuel cell technology, wind (including solid sail) technology, as well as photovoltaic solutions and battery storage for power shaving >>

New Zealand Hotels & Chains Report 2023
6 Sep 2023 : Drawing on data from New Zealand’s accommodation programmes (ADP and HDNZ), as well as from STR and our database, Horwath HTL presents this overview of 662 New Zealand accommodation properties >>

Marriott to bring EDITION to Dali in Southwestern China
6 Sep 2023 : Marriott International recently announced that it has signed an agreement with New Development Group to introduce the EDITION Hotels brand to Dali, a well-known travel destination in Southwestern China for its picturesque natural scenery >>

European hotel transactions news - September 06, 2023
6 Sep 2023 : Hotel news and transactions from around the European region: Meidall acquires Clarion Hotel Admiral in Bergen, Norway, Zaman Family acquires the Heritage Park Hotel in Pontypridd, Wales and more >>

Mandarin Oriental marks its fifth venture in Italy
22 Aug 2023 : Mandarin Oriental is delighted to announce the development of a new luxury resort in Sardinia, located in the north-east of the island in the heart of Costa Smeralda >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Missionize Your Mission Statement
Wednesday, 6th September 2023

For decades now, it has been fashionable for companies from all industries to craft a mission statement to not only summarize its purpose, but also to give work more purpose. Over the years, the original concept has evolved into creating “values” or “vision” statements.

As one might expect, managers at branded hotels automatically have a slickly crafted mission statement, but even my independent hotel clients and small brands are almost always able to immediately produce documentation when I ask for it >>

Africa's Fragile States Are Greatest Climate Change Casualties
Climate change poses grave threats to countries across Africa—but especially fragile and conflict-affected states >>

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