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Rugby World Cup buoys tourism in Japan
A study by ForwardKeys, the travel analytics firm, has revealed that the Rugby World Cup (RWC) has fuelled a boom in tourism from the competing nations. During the period from 12 September to 6 November, which covers the tournament dates and a few days either side, flight bookings to Japan…
IHG signs Holiday Inn Express in Wroclaw, Poland
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) continues to expand their footprint across Poland with their recent signing of Holiday Inn Express Wroclaw. The announcement came at IHG’s Poland Investors Day, held at the InterContinental Warsaw, where IHG signed a franchised agreement with partner IMS Budownictwo and management company, Hotel Professionals Management Group.…
73% of US travellers want innovation
When considering whether to buy travel products, services or experiences, 73% of leisure travellers care a lot or somewhat about whether those offerings are innovative, according to a new study from travel insurance and assistance provider AIG Travel. The company surveyed 1,700 US consumers for their thoughts on innovation in…
Marriott to triple hotels in the Philippines
Marriott International expects to more than triple its hotel portfolio in the Philippines in the next five years. It will also debut five new brands including Ritz-Carlton, Element and Westin. With four hotels currently open in the Philippines, the chain expects to open 14 more properties by the end of…
VLeisure unveils new credit service, empowers agents
VLeisure, the one-stop B2B travel marketplace connecting travel agents with inventory in over 147 countries, has announced a new credit service that will empower travel buyers. Using VLeisure credit, agencies will be able to buy products from the company’s portfolio of hotels, airline tickets and travel insurance through VLeisure’s latest…