TODAY: EDITION announces 2018 hotel launches, Brexit looms: Brits are train-ing themselves for staycations and WTM: The chatbot debate — are they a do or a don't?

EDITION announces 2018 hotel launches
Friday, 10th November 2017
With seven new properties scheduled to launch across three continents, and many more in the pipeline, 2018 will mark a pivotal moment for EDITION >>

Brexit looms: Brits are train-ing themselves for staycations
10 Nov 2017 : 27% of Brits say Brexit will impact their future travel plans, two-thirds of the nation think they'll be less welcome by pro-EU people abroad and 31% of Brits prefer a staycation from an overseas holiday >>

Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour opens
10 Nov 2017 : The much-anticipated Sofitel Sydney Darling Harbour has opened its doors, making it the first new-build, international luxury hotel to open in Sydney’s CBD this millennium >>

WTM: The chatbot debate — are they a do or a don't?
10 Nov 2017 : At WTM and away from the enormous crowds, the Thai boxers, the Brazilian samba dancers and the mini jungles (courtesy of Costa Rica's stand!), a data scientist from Expedia Affiliate Networks was quietly arguing the case for chatbots in hospitality >>

Minor to open three hotels in Qatar in 2018
10 Nov 2017 : Minor Hotels is pleased to announce that it will open three new-build hotels in Qatar in spring 2018 under its Tivoli and Oaks brands; the three properties are owned by Katara Hospitality, a globally recognised hospitality owner, developer and operator >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Bidding for Hotel Rooms is a Reality: Here’s What it Means
Thursday, 9th November 2017

Have you ever been to an auction of anything (furniture, charity or property) and wondered why auctioneers (especially the American ones) talk like that? What’s with all the extra words and gibberish? According to an article published by Slate back in 2010, it’s all designed to create a sense of urgency and competition amongst bidders — which makes sense when you think about it >>

Is a Lack of Preparedness for Media Interest Leaving You Vulnerable to Crisis?
So you have an official spokesperson and they’re media trained to the point that they’d get your message across no matter what the situation: That’s a valuable asset to be sure, but, are they the only one who needs media training? The short answer is no, and let me explain why >>

Global Update: Who's Where and Doing What
November 2017: Global update of who is moving where and from where - keep track of old colleagues and friends or find lost ones, brought to you by The Boutique Search Firm >>

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Radical Candor in the Workplace: How 'Being Nice' To Employees May Place You In Legal Jeopardy
Is honesty really the best policy at the workplace? Some employers believe that a few little white lies might help them avoid uncomfortable situations and confrontations; It’s common for some to spare an employee’s feelings during performance reviews for fear of upsetting the employee or being accused of treating them differently from others >>