Even as infections of the novel coronavirus seemed to be slowing at one point last week, the effects of the epidemic on the global tourism industry were accelerating rapidly.

Qtrip picks up the baton from CheapAir.com, crunching 917 million airfares in 8,000 markets

The vacant site will then be transformed into a full-service luxury hotel with 450 guest rooms (branded and managed by Dream Hotel Group), 56,000 square feet of food and beverage space including a rooftop nightclub, pool and deck, 12,000 square feet of ballroom/meeting space, a full-service spa, fitness center, and dedicated parking.

The International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC) has opened nominations for the prestigious Rising Star Award Caribbean to be presented at the Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS). This is the tenth year ISHC and CHRIS have collaborated to recognize young, talented leadership in the Caribbean region.

The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) paid a high-level visit to Greece to meet with the Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism and offer the United Nations’ specialized agency’s support as the country works to grow and diversify its tourism sector.

For the past five years Haigh was Global Communications Director for Pernod Ricard’s Winemaking division and their portfolio of champagnes, spirits and wines in Australia and New Zealand.

The Central/South America region reported 20,198 hotel rooms in construction in January, which is a 6.1% year-over-year increase.

In January, the Caribbean/Mexico region reported 31,787 hotel rooms in construction, which is a 26.9% year-over-year increase.

In January, the Asia/Pacific region showed 441,819 hotel rooms in construction, which amounted to a 14.1% year-over-year increase, according to STR's pipeline data.

January’s YOY Increase is 2.6% as Passenger Trips Rise 2.4%

Following a $9 million renovation, DoubleTree by Hilton Ann Arbor North today opened its doors to guests as the only full-service hotel in North Ann Arbor.

Signs agreement with Prince Housing & Development Corp for Hotel Resonance Taipei, Tapestry Collection by Hilton and Sarin Investments for The Modern Christchurch, Tapestry Collection by Hilton

Passenger traffic down 4.4% in Argentina and 5.5% in Uruguay, partially offset by growth in Ecuador, Armenia and Italy

Partner event of ITB in the heart of Berlin reveals details for visitors