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Marriott Opens 4 Luxury Hotels in Vietnam, Creating Jobs
SolutionsFeb 5

Marriott Opens 4 Luxury Hotels in Vietnam, Creating Jobs

Marriott International is bringing four new luxury hotels to Vietnam, including The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott properties that will transform the country into Southeast Asia's next premier destination. The partnership with Masterise Group will create thousands of jobs while positioning Vietnam as a world-class travel hub.

Google News - Vietnam Growth2 min read
Colombian Island Hotel Creates Tech for Independent Hotels
InnovationJun 18

Colombian Island Hotel Creates Tech for Independent Hotels

A small Caribbean resort developed a loyalty platform to help independent hotels compete with major chains. The technology democratizes tools once available only to big hospitality groups.

Regional: colombia innovation (CO)3 min read
Hotels.com Offers €4,300 to Test Room Service and Robes
Daily MixMar 18

Hotels.com Offers €4,300 to Test Room Service and Robes

Hotels.com just launched a competition where winners get paid €4,300 to stay at their dream hotel and review the robes, room service, or gym. Three lucky winners will turn their favorite hotel indulgences into a fun gig.

Euronews2 min read
Ethiopia Building 80% of Planned Hotels, Leads Africa
SolutionsMar 15

Ethiopia Building 80% of Planned Hotels, Leads Africa

Ethiopia now has nearly 5,000 hotel rooms under active construction, representing 80% of all its planned developments and positioning the nation as East Africa's hospitality powerhouse. While other African countries announce ambitious hotel plans, Ethiopia is actually building them.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
Saudi Arabia Adding 100,000 Hotel Rooms by 2030
SolutionsJun 28

Saudi Arabia Adding 100,000 Hotel Rooms by 2030

Saudi Arabia is building over 100,000 new hotel rooms by 2030 in an ambitious tourism transformation. The Kingdom is creating luxury resorts, urban hotels, and pilgrimage accommodations to welcome millions more visitors.

Regional: saudi arabia development (SA)2 min read
Tokyo's Zero-Waste Luxury Hotel Brings Nature Indoors
Planet WinsJun 6

Tokyo's Zero-Waste Luxury Hotel Brings Nature Indoors

A new luxury hotel perched high above Tokyo is proving sustainability and elegance can go hand in hand. With 1,500 plants and reclaimed materials throughout, 1 Hotel Tokyo transforms green design into a stunning guest experience.

Japan Times2 min read
Ethiopia Builds 80% of Planned Hotels, Leads East Africa
SolutionsMar 11

Ethiopia Builds 80% of Planned Hotels, Leads East Africa

Ethiopia is transforming its tourism landscape with nearly 80% of its planned hotel rooms already under construction, the second-highest rate in Africa. The construction boom positions the country to welcome visitors faster than most competitors across the continent.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
Dolly Parton's Nashville Hotel Opens Reservations for 2026
Acts of KindnessJan 22

Dolly Parton's Nashville Hotel Opens Reservations for 2026

Music icon Dolly Parton is bringing her signature warmth to downtown Nashville with the SongTeller Hotel, now accepting reservations for its summer 2026 opening. The property promises live music, Southern hospitality, and a museum celebrating Parton's legendary career.

Fox News Travel3 min read
East Africa Leads Continent in New Hotel Construction
Planet WinsMar 19

East Africa Leads Continent in New Hotel Construction

Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania are building hotels faster than anywhere else in Africa, with nearly 80% of planned projects already under construction. The boom is creating thousands of jobs and positioning the region as Africa's next major tourism destination.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Ethiopia Leads Africa in Hotel Construction with 6,000 Rooms
InnovationMar 13

Ethiopia Leads Africa in Hotel Construction with 6,000 Rooms

Ethiopia is building hotels faster than any country in Africa, with nearly 80% of its planned 6,000 rooms already under construction. The boom comes as the nation prepares to host 80,000 global leaders at the 2027 UN climate summit.

Regional: ethiopia development (ET)2 min read
Marriott Graduates 40 Saudi Hospitality Leaders in 2024
Acts of KindnessJun 9

Marriott Graduates 40 Saudi Hospitality Leaders in 2024

More than 40 aspiring hospitality professionals just graduated from Marriott's Tahseen leadership program in Saudi Arabia, with 70% of past graduates now in leadership roles. The program, developed with Cornell University, has trained nearly 320 future hospitality leaders since 2017.

Regional: saudi arabia development (SA)2 min read
Indian Hotels Ditch Plastic Bottles for On-Site Purification
Planet WinsApr 22

Indian Hotels Ditch Plastic Bottles for On-Site Purification

Major Indian hotels are replacing millions of plastic water bottles with on-site purification systems and reusable glass bottles, cutting emissions and waste. The shift represents one of hospitality's most significant environmental redesigns in years.

Google News - Plastic Reduction3 min read
Moon Hotel Bookings Open for 2032 Stays
InnovationJan 28

Moon Hotel Bookings Open for 2032 Stays

A US space startup is taking reservations for the first lunar hotel, an inflatable structure that could welcome guests by 2032. The ambitious project represents a giant leap toward making space tourism a reality.

Euronews2 min read
Singapore Hotel Puts Sleep Tech in All 156 Rooms
InnovationMar 9

Singapore Hotel Puts Sleep Tech in All 156 Rooms

A luxury Singapore hotel just became the first in the city to install science-backed sleep technology in every single room. Guests can now access brain-syncing sound devices that help them fall asleep faster and wake up more refreshed.

Google News - Singapore Technology2 min read
Hotel Installs 68 EV Chargers in California City
InnovationApr 4

Hotel Installs 68 EV Chargers in California City

A new extended-stay hotel in Manteca, California is installing electric vehicle chargers in half of its 137 parking spaces, making EV charging as easy as finding a parking spot. The move makes Woodspring Suites the largest EV charging cluster in the growing Central Valley city.

Google News - Electric Vehicle2 min read
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InnovationMay 2

Two Eco-Hotels Thrive Off-Grid in Remote Mexico

Opening a sustainable hotel in Mexico's most isolated coastal regions sounds dreamy, but it requires building water systems from scratch, managing owl mascots, and sometimes running out of toilet paper. Two resort founders share how they turned infrastructure nightmares into thriving eco-retreats that prove sustainable tourism works.

Mexico News Daily3 min read
Vietnam Shifts to Eco-Tourism, Cuts Carbon 34% at Hotels
Planet WinsMay 1

Vietnam Shifts to Eco-Tourism, Cuts Carbon 34% at Hotels

Vietnam is transforming its tourism industry with a bold focus on sustainability over tourist numbers. The country's new approach includes local farm-to-table dining, waste-to-compost programs, and eco-certified hotels that slash energy use by a third.

Google News - Vietnam Growth2 min read
Middle East Hotel Boom: 177,000 New Rooms on the Way
SolutionsJun 5

Middle East Hotel Boom: 177,000 New Rooms on the Way

The Middle East is building a record 717 hotels with 177,110 rooms as nations transform tourism into their next economic powerhouse beyond oil. Saudi Arabia leads the charge with 385 projects, racing to welcome 150 million annual visitors by 2030.

Regional: saudi arabia development (SA)2 min read
Jamaica Hotels Keep Charity Promise After Hurricane Hit
Acts of KindnessFeb 4

Jamaica Hotels Keep Charity Promise After Hurricane Hit

When Hurricane Melissa canceled their annual charity event, Jamaica's hotel association didn't give up. They found a way to deliver donations anyway, keeping 23 years of support alive.

Google: charity donation3 min read
9 Nations Launch Net Zero Hotel Movement by 2050
Planet WinsMay 3

9 Nations Launch Net Zero Hotel Movement by 2050

Countries across four continents are transforming tourism with hotels that produce zero carbon emissions. Norway, UAE, Germany, France, UK, India, Italy, and Saudi Arabia are leading a global shift toward sustainable travel.

Google News - Norway Green Energy2 min read

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