Travel Industry News
Europcar records strong increase in revenue for first half of 2017
Revenue at car rental company Europcar rose to €1,028 million during the first half of financial 2017, up 10.1 per cent at constant exchange rates with organic growth of 4.6 per cent. Adjusted corporate EBITDA at the company stood at €56 million, up 2.7 per cent at constant exchange rates.
Hilton sees profits rise in second quarter
Hilton Worldwide has reported adjusted EBITDA for the second quarter of 2017 of $519 million, an increase of ten per cent on the figure for the second quarter of 2016. Diluted earnings per share at the hotel giant from continuing operations for the period stood at $0.51.
Swissôtel heads into UAE with Al Ghurair deal
AccorHotels has announced the signing of an agreement with Al Ghurair, one of the Middle East’s leading family businesses, for the rebrand of a landmark property consisting of 428 rooms and 192 apartments located at Al Ghurair Centre Complex.
Clear Channel backs VisitLondon advertising campaign
Clear Channel UK will support the mayor of London’s #LondonIsOpen for Summer campaign, placing ads on over 100 of its state-of-the-art New World Payphones phone kiosks around the capital.
Fung steps up to lead VIP Attractions in Jamaica
David Hall, chairman of VIP Attractions, has confirmed the new, wholly Jamaican, leadership of the company. As of July, Shelly-Ann Fung has moved from her role as commercial director to take the role of chief executive with the organisation.
Accor completes Squarebreak acquisition ahead of onefinestay merger
AccorHotels announced today the grouping of Travel Keys, Squarebreak and onefinestay with the intention to integrate the three companies under the onefinestay brand before the end of the year.
Anderson appointed president of Sabre Hospitality Solutions
Sabre Corporation has named Clinton Anderson as president of Sabre Hospitality Solutions, effective from August 7th. He will succeed Alex Alt who has accepted an executive position at another company.
Palimaru takes up hotel manager role with Rosewood London
Rosewood London has confirmed the appointment of Remus Palimaru as hotel manager. In his new role, Palimaru will report directly to managing director, Michael Bonsor, overseeing all hotel operations from its 262 rooms and 44 suites, to Scarfe’s Bar, The Mirror Room, Holborn Dining Room and Sense Spa.
trivago launches Rate Insights feature to hoteliers
trivago has made over five billion room rates visible to hoteliers around the world. With its new Rate Insights feature, trivago grants hoteliers access to an unbiased and comprehensive set of data on traveller demand and competitor prices, enabling them to compare room rates from over 250 booking sites as well as official hotel websites on a single dashboard.
MATATO takes on Think Strawberries for global PR role
The Maldives Association of Travel Agents & Tour Operators has appointed Think Strawberries Luxury Travel Marketing as its international representation firm. The India-based company will handle all public relations, media and marketing activities for the destination.
Farrow takes up key sales role with Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean International has announced the appointment of Guy Farrow as key account manager for the UK & Ireland. Farrow joins Royal Caribbean this week from FMCG equipment pooling business, CHEP, where he worked in account management, looking after logistics companies and food manufacturers.
Butz takes over leadership of The Confidante, Miami
Keith Butz has been appointed general manager of The Confidante Miami Beach, effective immediately. In his new position, he oversees the day-to-day operations at one of Miami Beach’s most playful, yet sophisticated hotels.