Rediscover Arabic cuisine in a unique setting at FOUR SEASONS HOTEL BAHRAIN BAY, led by the Hotel’s newly appointed Oriental Specialty Chef Tony El Khoury

This February, Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay launches its first-ever Arabic pop-up dining experience at the Beach Deck, serving as part of a new series of immersive culinary pop-up experiences that will spotlight various specialty chefs and international cuisines throughout the year. The first event of the series takes place from Tuesday, February 22, until Saturday, March 26, 2022, […]

Marriott Bonvoy and American Express Launch New Cobrand Credit Cards in Japan

Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel loyalty program, and American Express today announced the launch of two new Cobrand Cards for Card Members in Japan. The Marriott Bonvoy® American Express® Premium Card is a refreshed edition of the existing Starwood Preferred Guest® American Express® Card launched in 2013, and the Marriott Bonvoy® American Express® Card is a new Cobrand Card for […]

How Google’s Topics API Could Affect Your Hotel’s Paid Search Campaigns

With the announcement of the Topics API, Google is steadfast in preparing web users, websites, and advertisers (that includes you, fellow hotel marketer) for a 3rd-party cookie-less world. In this article, we’ll explain the what’s, why’s, and how’s of the Topics API and its effects on hotel marketers and hotel PPC campaigns. What do hotels need to […]

Indian Hotel Sector – 2021 Performance Review

By Mandeep S Lamba and Dipti Mohan Following an abysmal performance in 2020, the Indian hotel sector found some much-needed hope in 2021, as it made steady headway on the road to recovery. The year began on a promising note with the commencement of the vaccination program, which, combined with a decrease in COVID cases, improved travel sentiment […]

Generation Hashtag will be a key driver for niche tourism growth driven by experience economy, according to GlobalData

According to GlobalData’s recently published report, ‘Niche Tourism, 2022 Update – Thematic Research’, demand for niche tourism holidays and experiences is growing among Generation Hashtag (defined as people born between 1991 and 2005). Craig Bradley, Associate Travel & Tourism Analyst at GlobalData, comments: “Generation Hashtag is a driving force behind the experience economy, which is defined as […]

Marriott Bonvoy Teams Up with Ace Golfer Shiv Kapur

Members will stand a chance to tee off with Shiv Kapur through Marriott Bonvoy’s Experiences Platform, Marriott Bonvoy Moments Mumbai, India, 2nd February 2022 – Marriott Bonvoy, Marriott International’s award-winning travel program, today announces yet another exciting collaboration following a successful association with Mumbai Indians. Teeing off 2022 on a green note, Marriott Bonvoy continues […]

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts introduces signature fragrance with the Launch of ‘Tishya by The Leela’

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts launches ‘Tishya by The Leela’, the brand’s signature fragrance with an all-new range of exclusively crafted bath amenities. Tishya by The Leela celebrates the essence of India and the richness within, with a blend of authentic and inspiring aromas that transport you into an immersive sensory experience. The signature […]

Hilton launches Waitographer programme in the UAE

Whether it’s a wedding anniversary, a business lunch, or a family staycation, we all cherish special times that bring friends, family and colleagues together. Naturally, we want to record and remember these moments but often, rushed smartphone photographs or awkward selfies fail to capture the magic. That’s why Hilton, in a ground-breaking world first, has launched […]