Marriott International signed a record number of rooms in 2019.Deals pushed the hotel giant’s global pipeline to approximately 515,000 rooms at the end of last year.The company signed 815 agreements, representing more than 136,000 rooms, marking the seventh consecutive year…
Boeing and Embraer have welcomed the unconditional approval of their strategic partnership by the Administrative Council for Economic Defence’s general-superintendence in Brazil.The decision will become final within the next 15 days unless a review is requested by commissioners.The partnership has…
A new £500 million fund has been made available by the British department of transport to develop better rail connections for communities hit half a century ago by the Beeching cuts.The cuts, which were initially proposed by British Rail chief…
Barceló Hotel Group has said sales are expected to exceed €3.1 billion for 2019.The company is reporting that recurring EBITDA and consolidated net profit will be similar to last year, standing at approximately €350 million and €180 million respectivelyRaúl González…
The Western Cape hospitality industry has reported positive numbers for the past festive season and these have been sustained into early January.While most industry members maintained a steady occupancy rate, a number actually had an increase in revenue. “This was…
Chile is intensifying preparations for its participation at Expo 2020 Dubai.The South American country will take part in the event under the theme of ‘Sustainability, diversity, tradition, and progress’.On its 700 square metre country pavilion, Chile will be showcasing sustainable…
At a time when Australia’s tourism industry is in desperate need of good news, scientists across the Tasman have made a remarkable underwater discovery.The jewel in Queensland’s crown has long been the Great Barrier Reef, attracting nearly two million visitors,…
The White House, under the President Donald Trump Administration, has announced a new visa policy to put an end to the common practice of ‘birth tourism’.Until now, pregnant women of foreign nationality could obtain temporary travel visas to the U.S….
Marriott International has announced the opening of the first Residence Inn in Panama City.Located in the Pacific Centre Punta Paitilla, the Residence Inn Panama City was designed to capture the vibrant culture and history of Panama.Featuring 144 suites, the property…
The government of the Balearic Islands decided to ban the so-called ‘drinking tourism’ which represents visiting a country merely for alcohol consumption. Drinking tours will be banned in the busiest areas of Mallorca and Ibiza, specifically in Playa de Palma,…
