Lotussia Travel

Buying Business Travel | February 10, 2020

Capita Travel and Events CEO James Parkhouse has joined the executive board of the Business Travel Association to help define the strategic direction of the industry body. Parkhouse joins 14 voluntary experts and leaders from across the business travel industry on the board, which sets goals and objectives, oversees programmes and activities, and actively manages risks. He has been at the helm of Capita Travel and Events since 2008 and has overseen the company’s strategy of creating ...

Travel Technology

prnewswire | July 14, 2023

GetYourGuide, leading online travel booking platform, announced today the launch of four new 'Originals by GetYourGuide' — curated, one-of-a-kind experiences exclusively available on the platform — that will respectfully immerse travelers in Kyoto's rich culture and well-known traditions, offering unique access to never-before-seen locations. Created in collaboration with the Kyoto City Tourism Association (DMO Kyoto), GetYourGuide will open centuries-old doors, all...

Hospitality Management

IHG Hotels & Resorts | September 06, 2023

IHG Hotels & Resorts launches IHG LIFT, a program supporting under-represented groups in the US and Canada's hospitality industry. IHG commits over $30 million in partnership with HBCUs, Clark Atlanta University, and Morehouse College. Together, they aim to remove barriers and create opportunities for diverse owner-entrepreneurs. The program is integral to the Journey to Tomorrow 2030 responsible business plan. It aligns with IHG's commitm...

Hospitality Trends

chatham lodging trust | March 10, 2022

Chatham Lodging Trust (NYSE: CLDT), a hotel real estate investment trust (REIT) focused on investing in upscale, extended-stay hotels and premium-branded, select-service hotels, announced that the company has acquired the beachside 111-room Hilton Garden Inn Destin Miramar Beach, Fla., in an off-market transaction for $31 million, or approximately $279,000 per room. Recently opened in 2020, the hotel is within walking distance of the pristine white sands of the Gulf of Mexico. The hotel’s ...