TODAY: What second-generation migrant tourists are seeing, what do top hotel executives see on the horizon for 2018? and Millennials Don't Join Loyalty Programs But Are Great Social Advocates.

What second-generation migrant tourists are seeing
Wednesday, 20th June 2018

Tourists who visit their ancestral homelands carry with them personal connections that 'influence how they gaze upon its people, culture and landscapes'.

Through interviews with second-generation Chinese-Americans who recently visited China, the researchers found that instead of searching for the 'exotic', as tourists normally do when visiting a foreign country, migrant tourists tend to seek out similarities that help them to feel connected with their families and heritage >>

What do top hotel executives see on the horizon for 2018?
20 Jun 2018 : Meet the Money® is a productive conference with a casual atmosphere; the executives and other hotel industry representatives who attend often speak candidly about their expectations for hotel finance, development and investment throughout the upcoming year >>

Six Senses Bhutan prepares for Q4, 2018 opening
20 Jun 2018 : Six Senses Bhutan, which is gearing up for an October 2018 opening, is a collection of five boutique lodges set in the western and central valleys of Bhutan, each with its own character, environment, and experiences >>

MGallery launches exclusive accessories for females
20 Jun 2018 : Always seeking to address the unique needs of traveling women, MGallery is excited to announce the launch of an exclusive collection of travel accessories developed by international style icon, Ines de la Fressange, global ambassador for the MGallery brand and its groundbreaking Inspired by Her program >>

Rotana to manage hotels in Dubai and Sarajevo
20 Jun 2018 : Rotana has signed two new hotel management agreements to further strengthen the company’s presence in the home region and expand its footprint into Europe >>

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Millennials Don't Join Loyalty Programs But Are Great Social Advocates
Wednesday, 20th June 2018

Millennials are commonly described as the generation with a desire for new experiences; spontaneity and adventure are two integral parts of Millennial living and this is a great prospect for hotel businesses, but a less positive one with regards to customer loyalty.

Today, Millennials have an overwhelming amount of options to choose from. So, it’s no wonder that joining loyalty programs isn’t at the top of their agenda. This does not mean, however, that you should underestimate their customer importance >>

How Hotel Managers Can Generate Profits Above and Beyond Onwer's Expectations
Background: The economic collapse of nearly ten years ago brought not only havoc to the hospitality industry, but also created a new type of hotel owner: the activist owner. These owners are knowledgeable, curious, involved, and demanding >>

Letter from Seoul: Fasten Your Seatbelts and Brace Yourself for Another Golden Era in Low Cost Travel
I know it sounds like I am starved for recognition but it always gives me a small buzz when I hand over my Malaysian passport to the immigration officer at Incheon, Seoul and the little machine in front of her greets me in my native language – definitely warmer than the welcomes you get from humans at most airports >>