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"Travel and Tourism Industry Business Outlook and Procurement Survey H1 2017", report examines executives' opinion on the business outlook and procurement activities over June-November 2017. Organizations can know about key business priorities, supplier price variations, changes in procurement expenditure, and supplier prices with the implementation status of e-procurement within the travel and tourism industry. Additionally, it provides information categorized by region and company type.

THE AMERICAN HOTEL & Lodging Association and Procure Impact, a B2B marketplace supporting marginalized communities, have introduced the "Dignity of Work Pledge" aiming to provide 100,000 paid employment hours for overlooked populations. Hospitality firms such as Davidson Hospitality Group, Pyramid Global Hospitality, Sage Hospitality Group, CoralTree Hospitality, Atrium Hospitality, Pacific Hospitality Group, Modus Hotels, and 21c Museum Hotels have committed to this initiative. Together, these hotels manage over 110,000 rooms nationwide, AHLA said in a statement. Procure Impact's B2B marketplace offers companies the chance to source responsibly and fulfill social impact objectives. "We believe the hospitality sector is uniquely positioned to harness its purchasing power to create unique and meaningful guest experiences and change millions of lives in the process," said Lauren McCann, Procure Impact's founder and CEO. "We are excited to partner with so many pioneers in hospitality who are building spaces and places grounded in belonging and purpose through the products that they feature and purchase."

THE "DIGNITY OF Work Pledge," launched by the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Procure Impact, a B2B marketplace for overlooked communities, led 23 hospitality companies to commit more than $7.4 million to create 100,000 hours of paid employment for individuals facing work barriers. The companies are increasing purchases from vendors on Procure Impact's platform and regularly reporting progress on AHLA's Responsible Stay website. "As part of our Responsible Stay initiative, we at AHLA are pleased to support these hospitality companies in caring for guests and uplifting their communities while achieving responsible sourcing and community impact goals," said Kevin Carey, AHLA's interim president and CEO. "The strong participation in the Dignity of Work Pledge reflects the hospitality industry's commitment to compassionate service." Procure Impact connects businesses with products made by U.S. vendors employing overlooked populations, including people with disabilities, refugees, veterans and those affected by poverty, mental health challenges, homelessness, trauma, incarceration and addiction, AHLA said in a statement.

SONESTA INTERNATIONAL HOTELS introduced a 2 percent rebate program for franchisees using its procurement system with Sonesta-contracted suppliers through the Avendra program and other contracts. Also, the company recently signed 19 franchise agreements across six of its 13 brands, adding more than 1,600 keys to its pipeline. "With our owner-centric approach at Sonesta, we believe in fostering strong, transparent relationships with our franchisees," said Keith Pierce, Sonesta's executive vice president and president of franchise and development. "Our procurement incentive program demonstrates our commitment to providing exceptional value and support to our owners. By offering to sponsor the technology and provide a significant financial benefit, we not only enhance our competitive edge but also can help our franchisees succeed and provide more reasons to grow with us." Sonesta will pay this incentive quarterly as a credit on franchise fee statements, the statement said. Additionally, franchisees will receive a free mobile purchasing app to identify and purchase cost-saving products from Avendra and other key suppliers. The company will cover the cost of the EPRO technology, ensuring franchisees access tools without financial strain.

Rebecca Trumbo and William Gullion recently joined Greenville-based Auro Hotels as procurement director and vice president of design and construction, respectively. Trumbo previously held procurement roles at Best Western Hotels & Resorts, IHG Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Hotels. Gullion's past positions include president of architecture, design and construction at Virage Creative and vice president of global shared technical services at Hilton Worldwide, Auro said in a statement. "We are excited to welcome Rebecca and William to the Auro Hotels family," said DJ Rama, Auro Hotels' president and CEO. "Their extensive experience and proven track records in the hospitality industry will be invaluable as we continue to drive growth and innovation. We look forward to the significant contributions they will make to our team and the positive impact they will have on our operations and guest experiences."

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Namibia is the most fascinating country in the south-western part of Africa. The country is well known for its diamond industry and its San culture. The country is home to several natural attractions. Some of the places that cannot be missed while you are in Namibia These are Fish River Canyon Park and Epupa Falls. If you have included in your Namibia vacation fun-filled activities such as being adventurous and fond of nature photography, then Namibia is an ideal place to explore. If you are planning to travel across the country with specific itinerary plans, then connect to the Satguru travel agency for more details. Let's read about some of the fascinating places to visit in Namibia. Namib-Naukluft National Park The Namib-Naukluft National Park consists of the Namib Desert and the Naukluft Mountain Range. With a beautiful scenic view, it's the largest game reserve in Africa. The park is made up of red sand dunes, and a shifting landscape is the perfect view to see when you are in this wonderful place to visit. You can spot some of the most remarkable high dunes in the lunar-esque landscapes. Sossusvlei is the most famous area of the park, Namibia's most popular strip of sand, where gargantuan dune fields tower more than 300 meters above the ground. Kuiseb Canyon must also be checked out. Etosha National Park Etosha National Park is the second-largest park in Namibia after Namib-Naukluft. At this park, herds of zebra, antelope, and wildebeest can be seen around the waterholes. It's a great place to experience a self-drive safari. It's a perfect place that provides incredible safaris to tourists. Your trip to Etosha National Park would be incomplete without taking pictures of the scenic beauty of the national park. The Two Palms area is a perfect place for the photographers to capture the frame through their digital cameras. Etosha National Park is an ideal place for bird watching. Different species of birds are found in the park. A visit to Eto

THE AMERICAN HOTEL & Lodging Association convened hotel and sustainability leaders in Washington for the second annual "Responsible Stay Summit" on Feb. 28, reaffirming the industry's dedication to environmental sustainability. The summit was part of AHLA's 2022 Responsible Stay initiative and focused on energy efficiency, waste reduction, water conservation, and responsible sourcing, AHLA said in a statement. The summit addressed environmental, social, and governance strategies, federal energy policy, and green financing, while offering crucial support to hoteliers in their sustainability efforts, the statement added. This year's summit featured two announcements: AHLA and the Hotel Association of Canada unveiled a partnership to oversee the Green Key Global sustainability certification program in the U.S. and Canada starting April 1. Additionally, AHLA and Procure Impact launched a Dignity of Work Pledge, aiming to generate 100,000 hours of paid employment for underserved populations, thereby promoting responsible sourcing practices.

ROBERT MCDOWELL, CHIEF commercial officer of Choice Hotels International, will leave the company on Jan. 15, according to a Dec. 5 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. He assumed his current leadership role in 2016, overseeing digital commerce, revenue management, procurement and customer care functions, according to Choice's website. McDowell, who joined in May 2011 as senior vice president of global distribution, is departing to pursue other opportunities, Choice's filing said. During his tenure, he led customer acquisition through an integrated digital ad campaign, developed a top-tier revenue management platform, relaunched the Choice Privileges loyalty program, and enhanced the digital platform, Choice said.

INDIA-BASED ORAVEL STAYS, parent company of travel technology firm Oyo, completed the previously announced $525 million acquisition of G6 Hospitality from Blackstone Real Estate. The company is also restructuring G6's leadership, replacing President and CEO Julie Arrowsmith and other top executives effective Tuesday. In September, Oravel Stays agreed to acquire G6 Hospitality from Blackstone Real Estate for $525 million in an all-cash deal. On Tuesday, Oyo named Sonal Sinha as CEO, with Tina Burnett continuing as chief development officer, the company said in a statement. G6's chief financial officer, chief brand officer, general counsel, chief information officer and chief human resources officer also are being replaced. "We will continue to invest in skills that are unique and critical to the G6 business, such as supply, account management, corporate sales, brand standards, offline marketing, and safety and security," said Gautam Swaroop, OYO International's CEO. "Over the years, OYO has successfully leveraged capabilities developed in India in technology, revenue management, e-commerce, procurement, legal, finance, and HR and will extend these to the G6 business as well."

Procuring cheapest air tickets for flights to the Middle East countries becomes easier for fliers as popular low-cost carrier SpiceJet is looking forward to start more flights to Dubai. This destination has served as a popular airport for airlines, not only for Indian but also, for global names.