TODAY: Hilton launches Africa growth initiative, Singapore helps Cebu and more.

Hilton launches Africa growth initiative.

Initiative expected to add 100 properties to its portfolio over the next five years, Hilton has committed a total of $50 million over the next five years towards the Hilton Africa Growth Initiative to support the continued expansion of its Sub-Saharan African portfolio.

Singapore helps Cebu develop its tourism and hospitality sectors.

Two institutes of higher learning and a non-profit philanthropic organisation from Singapore are joining forces to support capability building for the tourism industry in Cebu, one of the most popular destinations in the Philippines for foreign visitors.

Evolving Chinese consumers.

In spite of the slowing growth in the Chinese economy, the huge and classy group of luxury shoppers in China is becoming more global and more demanding. According to McKinsey and Company, to keep these consumers interested in their brands, marketers will need to take a new approach.

Market Report: Serviced Apartments in Germany.

Being a hybrid of the residential apartment sector and the hotel market, serviced apartments have entered the accommodation market recently and shown great potential in Europe, especially in Germany.

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