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Hotels

Banyan Tree Rebranding Sets the Stage for 19 New Openings in 2024

Banyan Group through its rebranding is determined to shield its core brand, ensuring it retains its essence amidst the clamor of multiple brand launches.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 4 months ago

Tourism

Most Powerful Passports in 2024: Nationalities With Visa-Free Travel

The latest ranking of passports with the most access to countries for visa-free travel shows Asian countries are vying for dominance, with the U.S. passport stagnating somewhat.

Selene Brophy | 4 months ago

Tourism

Analyzing China’s Travel Reopening, Exactly A Year In

What's the state of Chinese tourism? It is one of the biggest questions facing the travel industry and we are looking for answers on the one-year anniversary of China's reopening.

Rafat Ali | 4 months ago

Tourism

Venice Moves to Limit Tour Group Sizes

Today's podcast looks at Venice's new velvet rope, an AI shutdown, and China and Thailand's new tourism agreement.

Rashaad Jorden | 4 months ago

Tourism

China and Thailand Agree on Permanent Visa Waiver from March

You know China is serious about boosting inbound tourism when in a span of less than two months the country has announced visa waivers for 8 countries.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Tourism

China Eases Visa Rules for U.S. Tourists

China's opening up, but if the airlines don’t step up their flight game, we might be looking at even crazier airfare hikes with all these eager travelers.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 5 months ago

Daily Lodging Report

China Sees RevPAR Surge 54% Year-Over-Year

China hotel RevPAR for the week ended December 9 was up 54.2% year over year. The week’s RevPAR was up against a -6.4% comp last year. When compared with 2019, RevPAR was down -3.9%.

5 months ago

Hotels