TODAY: 2018 emerging Asian destinations, Rotana showcases 14 new hotels set to open by 2018 and Hotel Jen in Singapore to debut relay robots.

2018 emerging Asian destinations
Sunday, 12th November 2017

The list, coined the 'Dozen Dream Destinations,' is curated by the team’s well-traveled experts and is comprised of a selection of Asia’s more remote, hidden gem destinations that are currently experiencing growth and development with the arrival of new resorts, cultural experiences, new direct flights, and more >>

Rotana showcases 14 new hotels set to open by 2018
13 Nov 2017 : Well on course to meet its target of operating 100 hotels by 2020, Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, showcased its 14 properties set to open by the end of 2018 during its participation at the World Travel Market London 2017 >>

News from around the Asia Pacific region
13 Nov 2017 : Hotel industry and travel news from around the Asia Pacific region: Cordis brand debuts in Beijing, Minor Hotels signs new resort in Hua Hin, Ascott pens dual signings for Citadines-branded properties and more >>

Hotel Jen in Singapore to debut relay robots
11 Nov 2017 : Hotel Jen marks a new milestone as the first international hotel brand to use autonomous Relay robots in Asia, teams at Hotel Jen Orchardgateway and Tanglin Singapore welcome colleagues, Jeno and Jena at their respective properties >>

In Focus: Madrid, Spain
13 Nov 2017 : This market snapshot provides an overview of the recent performance of the lodging industry in Madrid, Spain, in terms of demand and supply and analyzes past and future tourism trends >>

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Virtual Reality In Travel – Should Your Hotel Embrace It?
Monday, 13th November 2017

Many say that hospitality is the perfect environment for the use of virtual reality and truth be told, most people are extremely responsive to visuals, especially when it comes to travel destinations and accommodations. Getting a sneak-peak into your dream vacation, without the actual commitment, is a great chance for travelers everywhere and an even greater marketing strategy for hoteliers. >>

3 Hotel Trends Your Guests Can’t Take Anymore
Our jobs as hospitality professionals may be complex, but our mandate is simple: Make guests feel at home, strive to give them more of what they want, suild a reputation to keep them coming back and sometimes we do a great job of this >>

Is Google a Force for Good in the Travel Industry?
'Eye on Travel talk' at World Travel Mart London November 2017: Is that a real or rhetorical question? The answer ought to be stunningly obvious to anyone in the industry >>