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Fosun to relaunch Cook's Club brand to UK market
Millennial-focused hotel brand, which will be trade-friendly, was among the assets acquired by Fosun following the collapse of Thomas Cook in September 2019
Inghams and Club Med suspend all holidays until mid-May
Both brands say move brings their operations in line with the UK government’s roadmap out of Covid lockdown
Sandals expands Royal Barbados property
Sandals Royal Barbados resort adds 66 rooms
How to upsell a wedding booking
Couples forced to move their wedding due to Covid will want to ensure their big day is as perfect as possible when it arrives. Abra Dunsby hears about the upgrades and add-ons available to them.
'Visionary' Marriott chief Arne Sorenson dies aged 62
Hotel giant pays tribute to ’exceptional human being’ who led the group’s growth and transformation over the past decade
Scotland to examine impact on airlines as quarantine hotels confirmed
Six hotels in Scotland designated as quarantine centres for arrivals
Government still to sign hotel quarantine deals - reports
No firm quarantine contracts with hoteliers have been agreed, govt admits
Hotel firms ‘kept in the dark’ about govt quarantine plans
Best Western boss says there have been no discussions about new hotel quarantine regime
AMResorts to offer new destination in Mexico this summer
Resort deal signed to bring Secrets and Dreams brands to Banderas Bay in Nayarit
Sandals announces Butch Stewart tourism scholarship
New tourism and hospitality scheme to be funded by contributions to the non-profit Sandals Foundation and is named in honour of Sandals founder Stewart
Sandals to offer free pre-departure Covid tests
On-resort testing will be available for guests required to test negative ahead of their flight home
Riu readies Canaries hotels for Christmas demand
11 of the firm’s 17 properties in the Canaries will be open for Christmas
Accor inks deal with Hoxton owner
The hospitality giant is expanding its lifestyle footprint by merging 10 of its hotel brands with Ennismore, creator of The Hoxton
New sustainable travel brand calls for agent support
Beyond Green is a new brand for sustainably focused hotels launched under the umbrella of Preferred Hotel Group
New hotel platform targets UK travel agents
Roibos technology allows hotels to sell directly to the trade
Marriott slapped with £18.4m fine for data breach
Information Commissioner’s Office says hotel giant failed to protect guests’ personal data
Club Med to open new £80 million Morocco eco-resort
Operator to pump more than £100 million into its Moroccan operation
Adrian Zecha plans Japan debut
The legendary hotelier is to launch a ryokan concept property in the country
UK venues invited to seek new Covid safety accreditation
Well Health-Safety Rating system designed to help businesses prepare for the post-Covid world
Rise in domestic demand for US hotels set to boost occupancy
Pent-up demand from US domestic market likely to affect rates for international travel
WebBeds urges partners to pursue WHO Covid standards
New partnership with hygiene specialist aiming to up minimum standards for Covid safety across 30,000+ directly contracted hotels
Premier Inn owner 'trading ahead of market' despite loss
’Performance following reopening in the summer was encouraging’ says Whitbread chief
Heathrow hotel to offer 'test and rest' package
Service will combine Covid test with pre-flight accommodation
Domestic travel helps lift demand for hotel giant IHG
Holiday Inn owner saw increase in demand during the summer holidays