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Golf tourism is thought to have great potential in Hanoi, and the city is working to overcome obstacles and make golf tourism one of its distinctive vacation experiences.There are now five golf courses and roughly ten golf training facilities in the capital city. According to the city tourism department, the system of lodging options is comparatively professional and broad, including up-to-date four- and five-star hotels under the brands JW Marriott, Sheraton, and Metropole. Golf tourism is one of Vietnam’s high-potential luxury tourism goods, including Hanoi, according to Nguyen Hong Minh, deputy director of the tourism department, and it is particularly effective in luring wealthy tourists from outside. Surveys reveal that the nearby golf courses are all sizable, expertly maintained, and of a high calibre, with varied and lovely scenery. He pointed out that many have drawn players from throughout the country and said that this is a benefit of Hanoi. Pham Thanh Tri, standing vice chairman of the Vietnam Tourism Golf Association, agreed, saying that golf tourism is boosting travel revenue for the nation as a whole and Hanoi in particular, particularly from tourists from important markets like the US, Europe, Japan, Singapore, and the Republic of Korea. Experts noted in previous workshops and talks that Hanoi is not enticing enough to domestic golf visitors because of the small number of golf courses and exorbitant costs. Most of the programmes are still running independently in the interim and don’t have connections to travel agencies or other programmes. The operations of the courses are also hampered by a lack of skilled labour with golf experience, according to the Ha Noi Moi (New Hanoi) newspaper. Tri believed that in order for Vietnam, notably Hanoi, to compete with competitors in the area, it was vital to develop a unique corporate structure for the golf tourist industry. Operators of golf courses should improve connectivity in order to host more regional, national, and worldwide competitions. More high-quality golf-related experiences and entertainment activities need to be developed, according to Phung Quang Thang, Chairman of the Vietnam Society of Travel Agents’ Hanoi branch, so that visitors can not only play the sport but also have opportunities to explore the city and spend money on other services. He also emphasised the necessity for golf courses to collaborate with tour operators to provide engaging and varied tourism offerings. The president of the World Travel Awards, Graham Cooke, proposed that Hanoi build infrastructure to support international professional golf competitions, which should be conducted close to hotels of a high level and well-known tourist attractions. Golf tourism will be one of the key products of Hanoi’s tourism industry in the future, according to the director of the municipal tourism department, Dang Huong Giang. Her department will collaborate with other parties to increase golf tourism promotion and host reputable golf tournaments to bring more tourists, particularly foreign ones, to the city. Source: breakingtravelnews

Booking.com and Disney have partnered to off the summer travel season with an eye-catching campaign in honour of Disney’s The Little Mermaid, which hits theatres on May 26. To assist you in planning your next exciting vacation, Booking.com is providing The Little Mermaid travel inspiration in collaboration with ambassador Melissa McCarthy, who portrays the renowned Ursula. Throughout the world, families can enjoy a wide variety of properties on Booking.com, including once-in-a-lifetime “Under the Sea” themed stays for fortunate travellers. The global campaign will run in the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Australia. Three pairs of lucky fans from any part of the world will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in a vacation experience wholly inspired by The Little Mermaid when these seaworthy accommodations become bookable on June 7. The three limited-edition overnight stays will be held at a Malibu beach home owned by Booking.com that has undergone a thorough makeover to provide a genuine “Under the Sea” experience. Ariel, Ursula, King Triton, and Prince Eric are just a few of the legendary figures included into the design of the Instagram-worthy guest rooms. Other highlights include a special meal prepared by a personal chef at the residence and, of course, a showing of The Little Mermaid at a local theatre. On June 7 at 12:00 ET, three distinct overnight stays that take place on June 9, 10, and 11 will be available for booking. In honour of the day the new movie opens in theatres, each experience will include flights and airport transfers that are bookable on Booking.com and will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis for $5.26. The Little Mermaid is all about discovering new places and broadening your horizons, much like travel itself. This exclusive experience was created for vacationers wishing to reserve a really wonderful destination this summer. They won’t be ‘poor unfortunate souls,’ when they sing along in the movie theatre as part of this special experience, will the fortunate travellers who reserve this amazing stay that was inspired by the movie. Even Melissa McCarthy, who is ranked as the number one travel enthusiast on Booking.com, remarked, “If someone told me I could stay in a Malibu beach house inspired by The Little Mermaid, I would pack my bags and move in tomorrow.” The campaign will also highlight the wide range of properties available on Booking.com that are inspired by The Little Mermaid, including family-friendly seaside resorts, dreamy beach bungalows, and a variety of beachfront vacation rentals. The summer travel season is quickly approaching. Additional properties that can be booked throughout the year on Booking.com that will give travellers “under the sea” vibes include Atlantis, The Palm (Dubai, UAE), Beach Plum Resort (Montauk, NY, U.S.), Château d’Esparron (Esparron-de-Verdon, France), Fanad Lighthouse (Letterkenny, Ireland), Lighthouse on La Palma Island (Barlovento, Spain), Corsewall Lighthouse Hotel (Kirkcolm, UK), Aleria Luxury Cave Santorini (Santorini, Greece). At the movie’s red-carpet premiere in Los Angeles on May 8, Booking.com launched the campaign. On May 15, the worldwide leader in travel debuted a co-branded advertisement to air across TV and digital platforms in five regions across the world. All Booking.com platforms will include social media content based on The Little Mermaid that celebrates bookable customer stays and the summer travel season. According to Arjan Dijk, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Booking.com, “Booking.com is committed to making it easier for everyone to experience the world, which is why this collaboration with Disney was a perfect fit.” “We’re excited to share with Disney fans and travellers alike looking for a little magic and inspiration this summer season our collaboration with Disney to celebrate the iconic film, The Little Mermaid, and make the premise of exploring the world from the film a reality through bookable travel experiences – from beach homes and family-friendly hotels to lighthouses, boats, and castles.” “On May 26th, only in theatres, Disney’s The Little Mermaid transports fans across the world underwater for a breathtaking cinematic spectacle. Lylle Breier, SVP Global Marketing Partnerships, Promotions, Synergy & Special Events, exclaims, “We couldn’t be more excited to collaborate with Booking.com and bring this film to life for fans through unique and fun travel experiences.” According to data conducted by Booking.com, 73% of Americans want to travel this summer, with beach vacations ranking among the most popular trip categories. American travellers this summer are mostly motivated by the desire to explore new places while also having the opportunity to rest and mentally decompress for a genuine mood booster. An example of just one of the many unforgettable stays guests can enjoy at one of the more than 6.6 million instantly bookable reported listings in vacation homes, apartments, and other distinctive places to stay on the platform, this innovative initiative celebrates the incredible diversity of travel experiences offered on Booking.com. Wherever their “Somewhere, Anywhere” is this summer, Booking.com has travellers covered with vacation rentals, hotels, and a variety of transit choices including rental cars and flights. Source: breakingtravelnews

The world’s premier lifestyle and luxury LGBTQ+ travel industry event, PROUD Experiences, is being put on by RX (Reed Exhibitions) on June 5-7 in Los Angeles, and Internova Travel Group will once again be the event’s primary sponsor. A burgeoning market within the travel and tourism sector, LGBTQ+ travellers pre-pandemic represented more than $218 billion globally. One of the biggest travel service firms in the world, Internova, and the more than 100,000 travel advisers it employs across the globe are equal to the task of designing experiences for this picky demographic of tourists. Executive Vice President of Partner Relations for Internova, Albert Herrera, stated: “Partnering with occasions like PROUD Experiences helps us better understand the LGBTQ+ traveller. It improves our connections with travel vendors, guarantees that we are booking trips to locations where members of the LGBTQ+ community will feel safe and welcomed, keeps us informed about the newest, most exciting activities and locations around the world, and provides the support and resources travel advisors across all of our brands need to deliver exceptional service to their clients. More than 180 travel vendors from seven continents, including more than 60 new exhibitors, will be present at the sold-out event. They include independently owned hotels like Cheval Blanc St-Barth Isle de France as well as well-known hotel chains like 21c Museum Hotels, Six Senses, and Small Luxury Hotels of the World. Tahiti, Visit Buenos Aires, and Santa Monica Tourism are some of the new locations. Attending the event and participating in more than 30 one-on-one meetings will be buyers from more than ten different nations. The effectiveness of authentic engagement with LGBTQ+ travellers, the significance of attracting, elevating, and working with diverse voices in an inclusive environment, all-women panels highlighting the necessity of creating safe and welcoming spaces in the culinary, wellness, and sporting worlds, establishing an LGBTQ+ strategy, and assisting suppliers create an inclusive LGBT supply chain are just a few of the topics covered in masterclasses led by American and international speakers. For people who belong to the LGBTQ+ community, discrimination based on sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression is all too common. Leaders from the travel and leisure industries are brought together by PROUD Experiences to network, share expertise, and do business. The conference includes interesting, informative seminars and raises every issue surrounding LGBTQ+ travel. According to Simon Mayle, event director for PROUD Experiences, “This will be the largest gathering of industry professionals meeting to do business together in support of the LGBTQ+ traveller. We’re thrilled that Internova Travel Group is joining us once again as headline sponsor.” LGBT+ individuals are setting the standard for post-pandemic travel, and Internova travel consultants are essential allies in meeting their requirements. Source: breakingtravelnews

Dereveke: “Exhibits a dedication to promoting tourism and emphasises confidence in having successfully handled the COVID-19 situation.” Solomon Islands, Honiara – The Solomon Islands has immediately removed all COVID-19-related regulations, thus visitors are no longer required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccine or COVID-19 test. The health declaration card, which will be made available on the incoming aircraft or at the point of entry into the destination, must still be filled out by passengers arriving at the destination. The decision by the Ministry of Health & Medical Services (MHMS) would greatly increase the attraction of the Solomon Islands to tourists who may have been turned off by earlier limitations, according to Tourism Solomons CEO (acting), Dagnal Dereveke. The decision to remove the COVID-related entry criteria “highlights our confidence in having managed the COVID-19 situation effectively, demonstrates our commitment to facilitating tourism, and showcases the Solomon Islands as a welcoming and traveler-friendly destination,” Mr. Dereveke said. But he said that the location will not be lowering its protection. “Tourism Solomons worked closely with the Ministry of Culture & Tourism (MCT) to proactively promote safety and service excellence across the tourism sector during the pandemic, which saw the Solomon Islands close its border for more than 800 days,” he added. This required establishing health and safety policies, fostering hygiene in facilities, upholding cleanliness, monitoring operations, and educating our population. Our first priority right now is to keep educating the people working in the local tourist business so they can provide a safe, healthy environment and experiences for our guests. Given that hundreds of athletes, support personnel, and spectators would be staying in the Solomon Islands to participate in the 2023 Pacific Games in November, Mr. Dereveke said the timing of the MHMS announcement was even more pertinent. Source: traveldailynews

With amazing prices giving up to 99% off on end-to-end travel items, the Traveloka foreign Travel Fair offers the widest selection of foreign travel options. Thailand – By hosting Traveloka International Travel Fair 2023, Traveloka, Southeast Asia’s top travel platform, demonstrates its continued commitment to Thailand’s continuous tourist resurgence and booming international travel. Traveloka reiterates its commitment to supporting the global tourist industry by providing a variety of travel packages, riding the wave of border barriers being removed in most nations. This includes bargains on travel, lodging, and lifestyle items that are offered at up to 99% off through foreign partners. International travel has increased significantly, according to Traveloka. In Thailand, searches for overseas travel and lodging increased by 200 percent during the first quarter of 2023 compared to the same time in 2018. The Thai outbound market climbed to a three-year high in December 2022, according to growth data from the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). Thailand’s residents continue to favour popular Asian locations including Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, and in especially, Japan. As outbound tourism is rebounding, the Thai go Services Association (TTSA) predicted that up to 1 million Thais may go to Japan this year. According to the TTSA, the overall number of visitors leaving the country might be between 6 and 7 million, or around 70% of pre-pandemic levels. The CEO of Transport at Traveloka, Iko Putera, stated, “To serve our users in Thailand, Traveloka continues to embrace chances to remain ahead of the curve by responding to changing traveller behaviour with consumer-centric solutions while also positively impacting the tourist sector. The International Travel Fair is a component of the company’s dedication to promoting international travel while giving our clients ease when organising and achieving their travel goals, particularly for foreign travel. “Last year’s overseas Travel Fair in Thailand witnessed a nearly sixfold rise in transactions involving overseas flights, showing that it raised client demand while assisting our business partners. We continue to be optimistic about international travel and think that the fair’s discounts and special offers will help to drive up demand. In addition to our commitment to restoring Thailand’s tourist sector, the International Travel Fair is anticipated to generate income for our esteemed business partners, Iko continued. The app’s frequent user and Brand Ambassador for Traveloka Thailand and Vietnam, Baifern Pimchanok, concurred that the International Travel Fair will fuel Thailand’s tourist resurgence. I enjoy visiting new places, and I usually use the Traveloka app to arrange my vacation since it makes the process quick and easy. Along with information on the places I prefer to travel, it consistently gives a variety of affordable bargains on flights, lodging, and activities. I’m hoping that shoppers may find fantastic offers at Traveloka’s International Travel Fair to quench their wanderlust. This year’s Traveloka International Travel Fair, which is set for 29 May to 2 June 2023, will also include offline pre-promotional activities for the first time, including a pop-up booth at EMQuartier (A Space, third floor) on 23 May 2023 where participants can obtain additional discount coupons. In addition to highlighting its lifestyle offers under its ‘Xperience’ product, Traveloka International Travel Fair is giving exceptional discounts on tourist sites, activities, excursions, international data plans, beauty and spa items, and other travel-related services and products. Traveloka strengthens its travel goods with top-notch features that make it easier for clients to plan their trips while also providing exceptional bargains to customers. These qualities consist of: Student travellers may take use of the Flights – Student Tickets option to receive the best deal with extra perks like early seat selection, additional luggage allowance, meals, and travel insurance. Hotels – Pay Upon Check-In allows customers to pay at the time of check-in while also guaranteeing stays, making refunds simple, and making rescheduling simple. Customers can easily schedule appointments, get refunds for top-quality beauty and spa goods, and much more with Xperience. Simply download the Traveloka app or update to the most recent version, go to the International Travel Fair area on the site, and take advantage of savings on both domestic and international travel to get further perks. Source: traveldailynews

FLORIDA’S DAYTONA BEACH Two new, non-stop routes that would link passengers to Daytona Beach International Airport were announced by Avelo Airlines in April. Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN), the entry point to the New England and New York areas, is the most convenient airport in Southern Connecticut and will now be served exclusively by Avelo Airlines’ nonstop flights from Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB). As the first low-cost airline at DAB, Avelo’s inaugural service welcomes in a new age of inexpensive, practical, and dependable air travel. Beginning on June 22, Avelo will offer nonstop service with twice-weekly flights on Thursdays and Sundays. Boeing Next-Generation 737 aircraft will fly the route. A quick and simple substitute for Philadelphia International Airport (PHL), Avelo Airlines also revealed in April that it is increasing operations at Daytona Beach International Airport (DAB) with unique nonstop flights to Delaware’s Wilmington Airport (ILG). The sole airline operating flights between Daytona Beach and The First State will be Avelo. A short drive south of Philadelphia, Wilmington Airport is ideally situated and provides a very smooth and straightforward airport experience. ILG is the most practical and user-friendly airport in the Delaware Valley, serving parts of four states: Delaware, Southeastern Pennsylvania, South Jersey, and the northern Eastern Shore of Maryland. This is due to its proximity to several important roads. Two times every week, on Mondays and Fridays, a 189-seat Boeing Next-Generation 737-800 will carry passengers nonstop. Right now, one-way travel costs between DAB and ILG begin at $69*. At AveloAir.com, customers may make bookings. Two weeks after announcing Avelo’s debut at DAB, we’re back at it’, said Andrew Levy, Chairman and CEO of Avelo Airlines, in a statement to Daytona Beach. This new route from Daytona Beach to the Wilmington/Philadelphia area demonstrates our dedication to provide affordable prices, unmatched dependability, and compassionate care to travellers from Daytona Beach. It’s now simpler than ever to travel to the four-state Delaware Valley region. “We are thrilled that our second non-stop flight on Avelo will launch the day after the inaugural flight from New Haven,” said Karen Feaster, director of Daytona Beach International Airport. Another significant market for visitors to and travellers from DAB is Wilmington, Delaware. The addition of these flights right before the summer travel season will undoubtedly attract more tourists to our lovely region and provide locals with an excellent new non-stop destination. Visitors will get a warm, VIP welcome when the maiden planes land on June 22 and June 23. Source: traveldailynews

Norfolk, Virginia Eight significant travel companies, including a luxury tour operator, the most prestigious jet expedition company in the world, and the largest seller of luxury cruises and tours in the travel agency sector, have agreed not to advertise or sell tickets for exploitative animal rides at the Giza Pyramids after hearing from PETA. The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in Egypt is under increased pressure from PETA to prohibit all camel rides and horse-drawn carriages at the Giza monument. Following a recent video exposé from PETA Asia that revealed camels used for rides at the pyramids of Giza and other top Egyptian tourist attractions are beaten bloody, prodded, yanked, tugged by the nose, forced to walk on their knees, and tied up, Scott Dunn, TCS World Travel, Wilderness Travel, Travel Leaders Group, Tauck, Abercrombie & Kent USA, and Artisans of Leisure changed their policies. Some camels are tethered to the backs of vehicles and dragged over the sand by their legs, which are securely fastened to keep them from moving or fleeing. They are sold to be butchered for meat when their bodies are too worn out to be used for rides. The governor of Giza has been encouraged by PETA Asia to look into the dealers who were found to be mistreating camels in light of the results. According to PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman, “top travel companies across the nation are pulling their ads for camel rides like hot potatoes.” “PETA is applauding these savvy businesses for severing ties with camel abuse, and we’re urging Egyptian authorities to take notice and outlaw these dishonourable rides that hurt animals and annoy tourists.” As a token of appreciation, PETA and its affiliates will provide each company with delectable vegan chocolates. Source: traveldailynews

2023 Group Summit highlights include new group applications and network success. FLORIDA’S FORT LAUDERDALE – Leading travel agency franchise Dream Vacations/CruiseOne reports record-breaking group sales for the first half of 2023. Compared to the same period last year, the business has sold more affinity groups this year. This outstanding accomplishment may be credited to the revolutionary new groups application, which provides franchise owners with unmatched success. Franchise owners can manage group reservations completely differently thanks to the unique group application that Dream Vacations/CruiseOne launched in February. The booking process has been made simpler by the streamlined and user-friendly website, allowing franchise owners to concentrate on what they do best—providing exceptional experiences to their clients. Drew Daly, senior vice president and general manager of Dream Vacations/CruiseOne, stated, “We are thrilled to see how much of a difference-maker the new groups application is on our franchise owners’ group sales.” “Our dedication to innovation and providing our franchise owners with the most cutting-edge tools and technology to take their group business to the next level is reflected in the success of the new application,” says the company. During the most recent two-day virtual group summit for Dream Vacations/CruiseOne travel advisers, this outstanding accomplishment was honoured. The event attracted more than 200 franchise owners and employees from throughout the nation, who gained priceless knowledge and useful advice to help them take their group sales to new heights. The summit offered guests the chance to hear directly from suppliers and headquarters personnel through interesting presentations and breakout sessions. There were several noteworthy workshops, such as “How to Negotiate with Group Leaders and Create the Win-Win Relationship,” “New Marketing Group Assets,” “Unravelling the Mysteries of Group Contracts to Reduce Risk and Maximise Success,” “Managing Group Communication,” and “Top 10 Tips for the New Groups Application.” The Dream Vacations/CruiseOne marketing team made a number of noteworthy announcements during the summit. Franchise owners may now benefit from the following marketing tools to boost their group sales even more. Personalised Group Registration Landing Page Graphics: Design a unique landing page that features your groups. You may use ready-made banners or make and upload your own to give users a polished and alluring experience. Professionally designed email and landing page templates make it simple for franchise owners to develop enticing and successful marketing campaigns. Homepage and Email Banners: Appealing banners that may be added to franchise owners’ websites and emails to advertise group travel options and pique interest among clients. Using a specially created postcard, franchise owners may connect with potential group leaders and highlight the advantages of booking group travel via Dream Vacations/CruiseOne. Social media posts: Franchise owners may use them to broaden their audience, entice new group leaders, and advertise their proficiency in organising exceptional group holidays. Franchise owners were enthralled by the summit’s real-life success tales. “Every minute I spent at the Group Summit was worthwhile. According to Lillie West, a franchise owner for Dream Vacations in Waldorf, Maryland, “the variety of topics from suppliers and staff members answered a lot of questions that I needed answered to scale my business.” I now feel confident to venture out and take on more group business thanks to the groups application and the group summit. The forthcoming June 13–14 second annual Marketing Summit is scheduled as part of the 2023 Dream Vacations/CruiseOne Training and Events calendar. Franchise owners may learn cutting-edge marketing techniques at this event to help their companies succeed even more. Source: traveldailynews

The eagerly awaited annual Top Lists highlight the best-performing MICE hotels and popular meeting locations for the first time since the epidemic. FRANKFURT, Germany and LONDON – The Top Meeting Destinations and Top Meeting Hotels for Europe were revealed today by Cvent, a market-leading provider of technology for meetings, events, and the hospitality sector. Based on sourcing activities through the Cvent Supplier Network, one of the biggest venue-sourcing platforms in the world, these lists, which also contain regional rankings for North America, Asia Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa. Since the COVID epidemic upended the meetings and events sector in early 2020, Cvent has not before issued the yearly lists. According to Graham Pope, vice president of international sales at Cvent, “The crucial role the meetings and events industry plays in bolstering local economies across the globe was never more apparent than when that business disappeared overnight during the pandemic.” “Fortunately, thanks to the pent-up demand for in-person experiences, destinations and hotels alike have dramatically recovered from epidemic lows. “These Top Lists recognise hotels and locations that have adopted technology to engage planners and improve their sales and marketing initiatives, while demonstrating a real drive to innovate and extend their meetings and events offerings to better attract MICE business from across the world. After a long hiatus of four years, we’re thrilled to share these insights once more and offer a tool that event planners can use to locate excellent hotels and locations as well as industry professionals wanting to differentiate themselves and boost MICE income. Top Meeting Locations on Cvent Convention and visitors bureaus worked assiduously to advertise their towns and hotels and resuscitate the sector as rapidly as possible as pandemic restrictions lifted and travel resumed, and those efforts are beginning to bear fruit. For instance, London maintained its top spot from 2019 and has more than 400 hotels planned, with 17 opening just in 2022. In addition to becoming the first Biosphere Platinum Destination, Barcelona (ranked #2) opened eight hotels during the research period. Paris (ranked #3), which is preparing for the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, is expanding its tourism infrastructure significantly throughout the entire city. The only brand-new entry in the Top 10 is Lisbon, Portugal. Top 10 European locations for meetings 1 London, UK 2 Barcelona, Spain 3 Paris, France 4 Madrid, Spain 5 Lisbon, Portugal 6 Berlin, Germany 7 Amsterdam, Netherlands 8 Rome, Italy 9 Frankfurt, Germany 10 Munich, Germany According to Fiona Plumpton, Head of London Convention Bureau Services, “We are truly excited to be the number one Cvent Top Meeting Destination, confirming once again that London is a global leader in the meetings and events sector.” “When organising a conference or function, London provides unmatched options because it is a varied and welcoming city. In terms of innovation and technology, London is a world leader. By utilising technology, such as the Cvent platform, we are able to directly connect event planners with London and swiftly answer on behalf of both our team and those of our partner hotels and venues, which helps us stay one step ahead of the competition. Hotels Cvent Top Meeting In order to improve and renovate their buildings in order to get them ready for the post-pandemic tourist boom, several hoteliers took advantage of the downtime in 2020 and 2021. Corinthia Lisbon, Hilton Vienna Park, InterContinental Athenaeum Athens, and Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon, all newcomers to the Top 10, have all announced major upgrades recently. Top 10 Meeting Hotels in Europe 1 W Barcelona 2 Madrid Marriott Auditorium Hotel & Conference 3 Hyatt Regency Paris Étoile 4 Meliá Castilla 5 Hilton Prague 6 Hotel Arts Barcelona 7 Corinthia Lisbon 8 Hilton Vienna Park 9 InterContinental Athenaeum Athens 10 Four Seasons Hotel Ritz Lisbon “Our team’s devotion to provide top-notch service has been honoured as one of the Top 10 Cvent Meeting Hotels in Europe. Our staff is now even better equipped to perform what we do best—making moments—thanks to our recent comprehensive makeover, which will be finished in 2022, according to Hilton Hotels Austria Area General Manager Norbert Lessing. Platforms like Cvent enable us to make data-driven decisions while streamlining event preparation. We at Hilton Vienna Park embrace technology, and we have introduced the ability to book small meetings up to 35 people online, providing quick event confirmations to planners. Source: traveldailynews

According to research, travellers nowadays demand personalised, adaptable, and sustainable travel experiences as the economy continues to improve. The industry’s ability to meet these traveller expectations is examined in a new analysis that combines material from the hotel, mobility, and travel insurance industries under the Amadeus ecosystem methodology. Over the previous four years, traveller expectations have altered, and the hospitality sector of 2023 is different from that of 2019. These expectations act as change agents since customers today prioritise customization and want customised options when making travel arrangements. Travellers’ top priorities include the promotion of contemporary technology technologies to reduce travel friction and flexible and sustainable routes. These are the conclusions of a recent study by Amadeus titled Catalysts for Change: Building the Hospitality Ecosystem of the Future. The announcement comes while air travel is still recovering. According to Amadeus Demand360® data as of May 6, 2023, on-the-books worldwide hotel occupancy for June has risen to 32%, rising higher than the numbers for the same month in 2022 and 2021 and behind just by three points occupancy levels recorded in 2019. At the same time, popular destinations such as Tokyo, Seoul, and Singapore in Asia, as well as Rome and Paris in Europe, are all reporting higher occupancy rates for June this year than they did for the same month in 2019, demonstrating a strong worldwide rebound. The global average daily rate (ADR) for hotels was US$216 in June of this year compared to US$184 in the same month of 2019. This is higher than pre-pandemic values. With more people travelling and more expectations, the sector must be proactive and quick to adapt to changing traveller demands. As it combines content from hotels, mobility, and travel protection into a single, cohesive whole, Amadeus is in a position to set the standard. With the help of this ecosystem strategy, travel sellers and providers can collaborate successfully to deliver unique experiences to customers while discovering new strategies for stimulating profitable demand and accelerating industry growth. “The travel industry has long benefited from collaboration, and we see a real opportunity in combining content from key travel providers across hotels, mobility, and travel insurance to better meet the needs of today’s travellers,” says Francisco Pérez-Lozao Rüter, President, Hospitality, Amadeus. Travellers desire more alternatives, ones that are catered to their interests, and frictionless transactions. He continues, “Providers need to be able to personalise their service to maximise their revenues to continue to generate demand across various areas. Access to this integrated material is a game-changer for travel agents. The traveller has always been at the centre of all we do at Amadeus. The industry will be able to move closer to creating the end-to-end trips that travellers desire with the help of an ecosystem strategy. Catalysts for Change makes use of information gleaned from conversations with hotels, mobility providers, travel salespeople, travel insurance providers, and Amadeus executives in addition to information from Amadeus’ Demand360 business intelligence data. Source: traveldailynews