Published on : Saturday, January 5, 2019
2018 is a good tourism year for Israel, with a strong increase in inbound visitor numbers. The state saw approximately 13 percent more international entries in 2018 than 2017, a 38-percent increase over 2016. Notably, 40 percent of …
Published on : Saturday, January 5, 2019
Columbus hotels generated a record “bed tax” revenue again in 2018, with 10 percent tax on hotel stays producing $47.8 million. This is 2.2 percent increase over 2017, though, was less than the percentage gains of recent years, …
Published on : Saturday, January 5, 2019
To coincide with the return of its popular MO Kids Winter Camp, Mandarin Oriental, Sanya has launched a luxury room package for guests with children. By booking the resort’s Winter Adventure package, guests can take advantage of the camp’s exciting …
Published on : Friday, January 4, 2019
Ali El-Menestarely, the head of Alexandria’s Tourism Chamber, said that during January celebrations, the occupancy rate of the governorate’s hotels reached 98 percent. In an interview, Menestarely said that this includes all hotels in Alexandria, including Borg al-Arab hotels. He …
Published on : Friday, January 4, 2019
Marriott today is providing an update on the number of guests whose passport numbers and payment card numbers were involved in the Starwood reservations database security incident announced by the company on November 30, 2018. Working closely with its …
Published on : Friday, January 4, 2019
The first eight months of 2018 saw Abu Dhabi hotels receive 1.3 million visitors, which is an increase of 5.8 percent compared to 2017. August 2018 alone saw the emirate’s 162 hotels, resorts and hotel apartments receive just under half …
Published on : Friday, January 4, 2019
EKOVEST Bhd, an infrastructure, property and construction group controlled by Tan Sri Lim Kang Hoo, is moving into the hotel scene to diversify its investments and income streams. EkoCheras general manager Clement Lee said the group is planning …
Published on : Friday, January 4, 2019
The hotel group Dalata said it has completed the acquisition of a new hotel in London, ahead of its opening later this month. The 212-room hotel will be branded Clayton Hotel City of London. The Irish-based hotel group …
Published on : Friday, January 4, 2019
In an attempt to fight plastic menace, Sands China Ltd. has discontinued its use of plastic straws at all its properties. This ban will eliminate the use of 2.2 million plastic straws each year and save about one ton of …
Published on : Friday, January 4, 2019
An Edinburgh hotel, is claimed to be the first in the UK to be powered by battery. This hotel at Edinburgh Park has installed a five-tonne battery. It will charge from the national grid in off-peak periods and …