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Articles tagged “wttc”

Hotels

Radisson CEO on Keeping a Brand Strategy Tight and Focused

Radisson is choosing quality over quantity when it comes to growing its brands. The hotel group CEO Federico González sees the importance of focusing on strategic geographical expansions while tuning to changing customer demands and sustainability basics for hotels.

Sherry Sun | 1 year ago

Radisson CEO on Keeping a Brand Strategy Tight and Focused

Announcements

Introducing an India Newsletter Covering Travel’s Fastest-Changing Market

If you're working in travel, India is no longer a market that you can afford to ignore. Let our Skift India newsletter help you to stay updated with all that you need to know about the travel, aviation and hospitality sectors, among others in the country.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Introducing an India Newsletter Covering Travel’s Fastest-Changing Market

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Plans Massive Green Downtown for Riyadh

As Saudi Arabia looks to diversify its economy, the country is on a rapid urban expansion, ensuring that there's enough infrastructure to accommodate a growing number of tourists.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Saudi Arabia Plans Massive Green Downtown for Riyadh

Daily Lodging Report

WTTC Calls Out 5 APAC Cities for Post-Covid Rebound Success

The World Travel & Tourism Council reported positive signs of recovery for the Asian travel and tourism sector with five major metropolises seeing a significant economic rebound.

1 year ago

Tourism

Middle Eastern Destinations Lead Global Travel Recovery

The latest data underlines the strength of the travel recovery in the Middle East, thanks in large part to the FIFA World Cup. What next after the World Cup is the million-dollar question here.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Middle Eastern Destinations Lead Global Travel Recovery

Business Travel

Africa Travel Investor Finds New Rental Venture Incompatible With Remote Workers

Vacation rentals in African destinations tailored to professionals no longer tethered to offices? In theory it’s a sound idea, but one venture studio has just had to close down its startup.

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

Africa Travel Investor Finds New Rental Venture Incompatible With Remote Workers

Hotels

Hyatt’s Dream Acquisition

Today’s edition of Skift’s daily podcast looks at Hyatt's acquisition of Dream Hotels, Lufthansa's World Cup advertising, and notes from WTTC in Riyadh.

Sean O'Neill | 1 year ago

Hyatt’s Dream Acquisition

News Blog

Movie Star Ed Norton Is Launching a Luxury Eco-Camp in Kenya With Former Six Senses President

Movie actor Ed Norton is working with the former president of Six Senses on developing a new eco-resort in Kenya. "There’s going to be an announcement in the spring, about a new, global luxury brand," he revealed on stage at the World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit, held in Saudi Arabia this week. "A…

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago

Tourism

Saudi Arabia Details Plans for One of World’s Largest Airports: Middle East Travel Roundup

With an ambitious strategy to increase visitors to more than 100 million annually by 2030, Saudi Arabia clearly doesn't want to be caught off guard with inadequate infrastructure.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Saudi Arabia Details Plans for One of World’s Largest Airports: Middle East Travel Roundup

News Blog

U.S. Senior Official Defends Government’s Lack of a Tourism Agency

A senior U.S. official found himself explaining to world leaders how tourism works within the U.S. government. One part of Brand USA's new "global marketplace" where sponsors can interact with customers. Source: Brand USA. While the World Travel and Tourism Council Global Summit, held in Saudi Arabia this week, welcomed tourism ministers from around the…

Matthew Parsons | 1 year ago