TODAY: Top tips for sustainable travel, Rosewood opens resort in the Bahamas and What's Behind the Poke Bowl Trend?.

Top tips for sustainable travel
Tuesday, 5th June 2018

To mark World Environment Day on 5 June, Agoda shares tips on how to actively become a more conscious, responsible traveler.

Here are some ideas to minimize water, fuel and energy consumption and travel more sustainably >>

Rosewood opens resort in the Bahamas
5 Jun 2018 : Rosewood has expanded its rapidly growing portfolio of luxury hotels to The Bahamas, with the opening of the Rosewood Baha Mar along the pristine beaches of Nassau on New Providence Island >>

Mövenpick to raise its fourth flag in Tunisia
5 Jun 2018 : Swiss hospitality firm signs agreement to manage existing property in the Mediterranean coastal city, re-launching it under the Mövenpick brand later this year >>

News from around the APAC region
5 Jun 2018 : Hotel industry and travel news from around the Asia Pacific region: Far East Hospitality to makes moves into Japan, Banyan Tree’s Laguna Lang Co Integrated Resort awarded Casino Licence and more >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

What's Behind the Poke Bowl Trend?
Tuesday, 5th June 2018

While poke bowls are wallet-friendly fare, they also scale up to premium price points, a selling point for upscale restaurants looking to cash in on the poke trend. At the upscale level, restaurants can showcase the flavor of fresh line-caught fish and the culinary imagination of talented chefs, then charge a premium for their ingredients and expertise.

While some may have predicted poke bowls to be the craze of the summer, they've stuck around for the better part of three years - and the trend shows no sign of slowing >>

Cannabis Use Across Industries And Occupations: What Can-A-Business Do?
Legalized cannabis is quickly making an entrance into all corners of the United States. Currently, nine states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana for recreational use and an additional 20 states allow medical marijuana, these numbers are likely to grow as the societal and political perspectives on cannabis legalization continue to shift >>

The Rise of Reservation Re-Sale (and Why Airbnb is Involved)
A robust cancellation policy is an integral part of the revenue management strategy for many hotels, requiring a 24- or 48-hour notice period (the latter of which is becoming increasingly common amongst large chains) or offering non-refundable rates provides a level of protection against last-minute drop-outs and guests making bookings at multiple properties for the same dates >>