IHG' newest midscale conversion brand announces new openings, UNWTO becomes 'UN Tourism' to mark a new era and more...

IHG' newest midscale conversion brand announces new openings
Monday, 26th February 2024

IHG Hotels & Resorts' newest midscale conversion brand announces new openings and continues global expansion with a focus on reliable, relaxed stays.

Garner is positioning itself as a leader in the midscale conversion space. Introduced in August 2023, Garner opened its first property last December in the Seattle suburb of Auburn, Wash. within three months of its on sale date. Since then, franchising availability has been announced for Mexico and Canada will be available by the end of March >>

Minor announces debut of the Avani brand in Greater China
25 Feb 2024 : Avani Hotels & Resorts to open two new properties in a protected national forest area of Guangdong Province in 2024 >>

European hotel transactions news
26 Feb 2024 : Hotel news and transactions from around the European region: Deka acquires Ruby Zoe Hotel in London from Frogmore and Morgan Stanley, Sterling Property Ventures acquires ibis Styles in Birmingham and more >>

UNWTO becomes 'UN Tourism' to mark a new era
24 Feb 2024 : The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) enters a new era today with a new name and brand: UN Tourism >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

The New Ways Companies are Investing in Employee Wellbeing
Monday, 26th February 2024

Companies are launching a growing range of initiatives to show employees they care about their health and wellbeing. Not all initiatives are complex or expensive to set-up.

Traditional perks such as subsidised gym membership or lunchtime yoga sessions are now making way for more holistic initiatives supporting mental wellbeing as well as nutrition and new work-from-home practices >>

AI Set to Revolutionise Travel & Tourism
Major new reports from the WTTC and Microsoft highlight the transformative power of AI (Artificial Intelligence) for Travel & Tourism, marking a commitment to a digital future with unparalleled customer experiences >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of February 23, 2024
Hyatt to expand all-inclusive portfolio in Mexico, Raffles and NEOM partner and more >>