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- Kerten Hospitality reports 20% business growth
- Noble Investment buys Jacksonville Beach Courtyard
- Tripadvisor enhances trip planning with new feature
- Visit Oceanside, and California promote sustainable tourism
- Spalba partners with ELIVAAS
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Kerten Hospitality’s global success drives 20% surge
Kerten Hospitality is witnessing a remarkable 20% increase in overall business, with 60% of all bookings across the Group’s operating properties coming through direct channels. This growth signifies a 12% year-on-year increase, driven by rising market demand, particularly from leisure travelers. At Cloud 7 Residence Ayla in Aqaba, Jordan, the strategic focus on leisure travellers, now accounting for 85% of the business, has fostered a thriving segment.
Noble Investment expands with Courtyard by Marriott purchase
Noble Investment Group announced the acquisition of the Courtyard by Marriott Jacksonville Beach Oceanfront. Located on the shores of Jacksonville Beach, the hotel will undergo an enhancement to all hotel guestrooms and suites, public areas, and meeting and event spaces. Jacksonville, Florida, is a growing city known for its business-friendly environment, walkable coastal community, recreational activities, and family-friendly atmosphere.
Tripadvisor streamlines trip planning with in-app bookings
TripAdvisor is further strengthening its offering by introducing hotel booking capabilities within the app. While TripAdvisor members have been able to book experiences, explore restaurants and things to do via the travel planning platform, the team is now introducing hotel bookings to complement its other hotel offerings. To introduce this functionality, TripAdvisor has partnered with global travel technology provider, HTS (Hopper Technology Solutions).
Visit Oceanside partners to boost San Diego’s sustainability
Visit Oceanside is thrilled to pioneer the Kind Traveler’s Every Stay Gives Back initiative in San Diego County, a leading move supported by a statewide collaboration with Visit California. This program ensures that a share of the revenue from each guest stay at participating hotels supports local non-profits like WILDCOAST and the Berry Good Food Foundation, which focus on ocean conservation and promoting sustainable food systems throughout Oceanside and the broader San Diego area.
Spalba partners with ELIVAAS
Spalba, a leading SaaS-enabled venue marketplace, has announced its partnership with ELIVAAS, marking the platform’s debut of farmhouses and villas. This partnership will transform the luxury vacation rental and event planning industries. By merging ELIVAAS’ premium properties with Spalba’s technology, guests can enjoy immersive 3D walkthroughs and detailed visualisations of each property.
That’s all folks!