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Statistics, Sustainability and Governance: UN Tourism Hosts Week of Meetings to Celebrate Milestones and Strategize on Way Forward
UN Tourism | October 9, 2024
With the global tourism sector shifting towards greater sustainability, the meetings at the Organization’s Madrid headquarters advanced work around effective governance and harmonized measurement and monitoring. Statistics for Sustainability The Expert Group on Measuring the Sustainability of Tourism (MST) met for the fifth time, moving on from the technical development of the landmark UN-endorsed Statistical Framework to its global implementation. Endorsed by the 55th session of the UN Statistical Commission, this framework is the first sectoral example of statistics going beyond GDP, demonstrating the integration of data across eco...
WTTC 24th Global Summit 2024 Officially Opens in Perth, Australia
The World Travel & Tourism Council | October 9, 2024
Perth, Australia: The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has officially opened its 24th Global Summit in the heart of Western Australia’s vibrant capital, Perth (Boorloo). Gathering industry leaders, government officials, and distinguished guests from across the globe, the summit aims to set the strategic direction for the future of the Travel & Tourism sector. In her keynote address, WTTC President & CEO, Julia Simpson, underscored the significance of holding the summit in Perth, a city renowned for its historical connection to the world of exploration, its deep ties to Indigenous heritage, and its modern role as a globa...
U.S. Travel to Induct Elliott L. Ferguson, II, Peter Herschend Into Travel Industry’s Hall of Leaders
U.S. Travel Association | September 27, 2023
WASHINGTON — September 27, 2023 — Travel industry leaders Elliott L. Ferguson, II, president and CEO of Destination DC, and Peter F. Herschend, co-founder of Herschend Enterprises, will be honored as the 2023 inductees into the U.S. Travel Association Hall of Leaders, the organization announced Tuesday. "Elliott and Peter each have created a lasting impact across the travel industry while successfully leading organizations that better the communities they serve," said U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Geoff Freeman. "We are proud that both will receive U.S. Travel's highest honor this year in recognition of their invaluable co...
Dynamic Pricing, Perishability, Decoupling in India’s Service Industry
Ajay Mehtani | October 20, 2020
By Ajay Mehtani We have heard these words often enough while discussing pricing, revenue management and demand management in our industry. We try and analyze our current approach and what the future may entail in case we wish our hotels to improve yields. In some of our previous articles we discussed the need for the hotels sector to measure revenues per square foot as an industry benchmark for total revenue management. In this article we are initiating a discussion about pricing power & revenue management. Airlines have been leading on dynamic pricing in the services sector The aviation industry has the most advanced dynamic p...
Trump International Beach Resort Miami Appoints Danny Williams as New Managing Director
Trump International Beach Resort Miami | September 23, 2020
Sunny Isles, Fla. – (September 22, 2020) – The independently owned and operated Trump International Beach Resort Miami has appointed Danny Williams as Managing Director of the 360-room resort, conveniently located between Miami and Fort Lauderdale in the upscale enclave of Sunny Isles Beach. Williams, who joins the Trump International Beach Resort family with more than 30 years of hospitality experience, will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the resort’s day-to-day operations. “We are thrilled to have someone of Danny’s caliber and experience, especially at this key moment as we reopen our doors to travelers eager to ...
Message From Arne Sorenson, Marriott CEO: Our Continued Efforts: We Will Travel Again
Marriott | April 8, 2020
It’s been three weeks since I last communicated with you about the dramatic impact of COVID-19 on our business. Sadly, since that time, we’ve all borne witness to how this insidious virus is impacting our families, our communities and our very way of life. What we’re facing is daunting, but I am heartened by the moments of triumph in everyday acts of courage, humanity and love. Although these are trying times for us all, I remain optimistic that our world will thrive once again. Today, I want to let you know how we’re focused on supporting the communities where our associates live and work. I also want to provide you with an up...
Stay Home Today, #TravelTomorrow
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) | April 6, 2020
By staying home today, we can travel tomorrow”. The hashtag #TravelTomorrow encapsulates this message of solidarity and hope, through which the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) calls for shared responsibility among travelers and the tourism sector around the world to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Discovering different cultures, practicing solidarity and respect, caring for the environment, continuing to learn, fostering decent work, development and sustainability, generating new opportunities for all. These are the core values of tourism advocated by the World Tourism Organization and which constitute the main pillars of t...
U.S. Travel Applauds REAL ID Deadline Extension
The U.S. Travel Association | March 24, 2020
Washington (March 24, 2020)—U.S. Travel Association President and CEO Roger Dow issued the following statement on the announced pushback of the October 1, 2020 deadline for full enforcement of the REAL ID Act: "Extending the REAL ID deadline is clearly the wise course of action at this juncture. "We've asked DHS that the delay of the REAL ID enforcement deadline remain in place until the current economic environment improves and DHS can certify that access to air travel will not be negatively impacted after REAL ID enforcement begins. "The already difficult task of bringing the country closer to REAL ID compliance is now clearly im...
