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Accor’s Queensland hotels see Easter bookings spike

Hotel Management

Victorian hotels are also high on the popularity scale, with 39% growth year-on-year. The coordinated efforts of Tourism Events Queensland and Experience Gold Coast, supported by airlines and hotel groups like ours, have been instrumental in driving a strong Easter holiday period for the tourism industry, he said.

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HAC Holds Annual Conference in Ottawa

Preno

Joe Amati from Destination Canada emphasized tourism’s robust contribution to the national economy, forecasting annual growth of 5.42 Tourism is a resilient economic engine,” he said, noting the industry’s $130 billion value in 2024 and the $31 billion contributed by international travellers. Can we make winter our opportunity?”

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Beyond bookings: How OTAs became strategic partners for hotels

Hospitality Today

Jul 4, 2025 • Hospitality Brand USA hit with major funding cut in new budget bill - Tourism agency forced to scale back as federal matching funds drop from $100M to $20M despite upcoming global events and recovery needs. weve got you covered.

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Fans in stands = heads in beds

Hotel Business

It is estimated that the global sports tourism market was $1.1 The hotel industry has quickly recognized the economic potential in aligning itself with sports tourism. Furthermore, sportspitality aligns with a broader shift in consumer behavior toward experience-driven travel. trillion in 2023 alone and is projected to reach $2.4

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Inside the ultra-exclusive Velaa Private Island resort in the Maldives

Hotel Management

This year also marks a pivotal year for wellness – longevity is set to dominate the sector, and the demand for medical wellness tourism is increasing exponentially. Velaa is at the very forefront of scaling its product and technology innovations to meet consumer demand seen in its recently opened, industry-defining Wellbeing Village.

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Maximizing Hotel Revenue: Advanced Channel Manager Strategies for 2025

STAAH

Move Beyond Syncing, Start Scaling 1) The New Age of Hotel Distribution The hotel distribution landscape has changed. With consumer behaviours evolving, and the lines between tech platforms, marketing, and operations blurring, a modern strategy goes far beyond just listing rooms on online travel agents (OTAs). So, dont just sync.

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Hospitality leaders share vision for travel in 2030

Hospitality Today

Addressing “blanding”: Pan-Pacific and others stressed the need to preserve brand DNA to stand out from large-scale chains, countering the growing “sea of sameness” in hospitality. Heritage as a differentiator: Brands like Corinthia and Kempinski emphasized using their history and local connections to shape unique guest experiences.

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