
Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The online IHG Skills Academy has launched in the UK and will roll out across the rest of the world in several languages throughout
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Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Property investment startup Beach Avenue Financial has unveiled a new private cryptocurrency HOTTEL Cryptoken. The proceeds from every HOTTEL coin purchased will be used
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: Resident Hotels will now support Springboard’s activities including volunteering, fundraising, and mentoring with a focus on future proofing the talent pipeline for hospitality. Springboard
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Reading Time: 2 minutesUK: The UK Hotels Forecast 2021-2022 by PwC reveals signs of recovery for the UK hotel market throughout next year, though still below pre-pandemic levels. The
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Reading Time: 2 minutesUK/EU: Independent research, commissioned by Cvent, has revealed 80 per cent of event planners across the UK and Europe are currently sourcing in-person events. The
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteUK: The next Master Innholders’ Hotel Leadership Conference will return on 17-18 January 2022 at Park Plaza London Riverbank. Next year, the Hotel Leader Conference
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteUSA/UK: Marriott has introduced a pilot offer whereby guests booking rentals on Homes & Villas by Marriott International (HMVI) can also experience amenities at nearby
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Reading Time: < 1 minuteWorldwide: Under the terms of an all-share merger, Accor has become a majority owner of the new lifestyle entity with 66.67 per cent holding, and

Reading Time: 3 minutesFrance: A new partnership between Citroën, Accor and JCDecaux will see the launch of mobility concept The Urban Collëctif to provide smart city transport via fleets
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Reading Time: 2 minutesUS: Sonesta International Hotels Corporation (Sonesta) has launched its franchising platform in the United States, debuting with four Sonesta brands. Following the recent acquisition of