TODAY: The 5 hottest international growth markets for hotels, Quarterly Macau hotel market update and The Google Ecosystem.

The 5 hottest international growth markets for hotels
Friday, 27th April 2018

What do people mean when they say the world is getting smaller?

Well, I’d suggest it boils down to three things: First, the Internet and social media have led to an explosion in cross-border connections and travel information, second, air travel is more affordable than ever, with more frequent routes to every corner of the globe and third, there are more places to stay at every price point (AirBnb has a lot to do with that) >>

Quarterly Macau hotel market update
27 Apr 2018 : With the introduction of various family-oriented resorts in the Cotai Strip, more diversified tourist base is embracing Macau as a destination, as compared to the casino crowd in the downtown area of old, the wide range of activities offered in these resorts, from gaming to non-gaming, have led tourists to visit Macau >>

Hotels urged to create a green culture
27 Apr 2018 : Equipping employees with sufficient environmental knowledge is important to raising their awareness and concern, and should encourage them to participate in the necessary ecological practices >>

China overtakes New Zealand as Australia’s largest source market for the first time
27 Apr 2018 : Over the course of twelve months, overall visitor numbers hit an all-time high at 8.9 million visitor arrivals, recording an increase of 6.6% relative to the previous year >>

Rotana crowned ‘Best Hotel Brand in the Middle East’ at Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2018
27 Apr 2018 : Adding yet another accolade to its growing trophy cabinet, Rotana, one of the leading hotel management companies in the region with hotels across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey, was named the ‘Best Hotel Brand in the Middle East’ at the prestigious Business Traveller Middle East Awards 2018 >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

The Google Ecosystem
Friday, 27th April 2018

The Google Ecosystem, covers current trends and industry insights hoteliers should be paying attention to in order to have a strong digital presence throughout the year.

The whitepaper takes a deep dive into content marketing and includes strategies for reaching different audiences with customized content >>

Crisis Management Quotables on Readiness

Be prepared, work hard, and hope for a little luck: Recognize that the harder you work and the better prepared you are, the more luck you might have.

Fast responses happen because you were ready. Fast recoveries happen because you were ready >>