TODAY: Unique and alternative stays take centre stage, what’s in store for Asia Pacific real estate in 2018? and Dubai Tourism's Sustainable Tourism Awards 2017 winners.

Unique and alternative stays take centre stage
Sunday, 21st January 2018

For the first time, apartments take the lead from hotels as the most-awarded accommodation type in 2017. Booking.com is honouring its accommodation partners that consistently deliver great guest experiences with a 2017 Guest Review Award >>

What’s in store for Asia Pacific real estate in 2018?
22 Jan 2018 : Looking ahead, JLL research projects that Asia Pacific transaction volumes will grow five percent to reach US$135 to US$140 billion in 2018, driven by continued momentum in core markets and increased interest in developing markets. So what shouldreal estate investors and occupiers look out for in 2018? >>

RIU presents its new brand image
22 Jan 2018 : RIU Hotels & Resorts is presenting a new brand image that is more modern, fresher and warmer, which will accompany the new style the hotel chain has been introducing in its hotels through major renovation projects and new openings >>

Dubai Tourism's Sustainable Tourism Awards 2017 winners
21 Jan 2018 : Winners of the inaugural Dubai Sustainable Tourism Awards were recently announced by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, Dubai Tourism, the inaugural edition of the awards celebrated sustainable hotels and tourism companies across 17 categories >>

A wealth of expertise at the ITB Berlin Convention 2018
21 Jan 2018 : Leading international speakers will respond to the big future challenges – Focus on overtourism, revolutionary forms of transport and digitalization in the travel industry – Admission is free for trade visitors, exhibitors and media representatives of ITB Berlin >>

Emirates orders 36 A380s worth US$ 16 billion
20 Jan 2018 : MOU for 20 firm orders and 16 options signed today and latest deal takes Emirates’ total Airbus A380 commitment to 178 aircraft units, underscoring the airline’s confidence in the programme >>

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Shanghai 2035: 6 Things There'll be More of in Shanghai
Monday, 22nd January 2018

At the start of 2018, the plan for 'Shanghai 2035' (Chinese) was unveiled by the State Council. It lays the groundwork for a "global city" within 15-ish years. It's got ambitious goals, promises about air quality, and the usual spiel about Shanghai becoming a world center for "finance, trade and technological innovation." There's a lot to take in. But we don't work in the FTZ, so we've whittled it down to six things that will probably have the largest impact on daily life in the city.

Of course...take this all of this with a grain of salt. Who can say, really? Who can say what the future holds? >>

Your Top 10 Digital Marketing New Year’s Resolutions

As we say hello to 2018, January marks a time of resolutions and new beginnings.

During this month, it’s important for hoteliers to reflect on their past strategies and analyze results in order to set the framework for a successful year. Mapping out goals and determining your top digital marketing priorities are the first steps in executing a strong plan that achieves greater results than the year before >>