TODAY: Megatrends shaping the future of travel revealed, 'WeChat, we share and we want real experiences,' say Chinese travellers and Design Tips For More Effective Newsletters.

Megatrends shaping the future of travel revealed
Thursday, 8th November 2018

The new research reveals how the travel industry is developing within the fast-changing global economic and social environment. 'In a rapidly changing global environment, megatrend analysis is critical for companies seeking to drive sustainable growth and remain relevant as competition increases and new ideas disrupt entire industries' >>

'WeChat, we share and we want real experiences,' say Chinese travellers
8 Nov 2018 : Get a WeChat account, enable mobile payments and make Chinese visitors feel welcome – just some of the ways European businesses and travel companies can attract more Chinese travellers according to speakers at the Asia Inspiration Zone on the first day of WTM in London, 2018 >>

Qatar Airways increases flight frequency to Maldives
8 Nov 2018 : Qatar Airways has launched an additional daily flight between Doha and Maldives from 28 October 2018, increasing the flight frequency to thrice daily >>

Ireland's China strategy
8 Nov 2018 : The Irish tourism industry has identified attracting increasing numbers of high-net worth visitors from China as a key growth strategy for the future and 2018 has so far seen a wide range of proactive steps taken to prepare the market for welcoming higher numbers of guests >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

2018 Global Wellness Tourism Economy
Thursday, 8th November 2018

Wellness, hospitality, and travel are now converging in unprecedented ways, from the ‘healthy hotel’ concept going utterly mainstream to airports, airlines, and cruises injecting so much wellness programming, to the profusion of ever-more-creative wellness destinations, retreats and tours.

The wellness concept is transforming almost every aspect of travel and wellness tourism will only grow faster in years ahead, as it lies at the powerful intersection of two massive, booming industries: the $2.6 trillion tourism industry and the $4.2 trillion wellness market >>

Design Tips For More Effective Newsletters
This step-by-step infographic that details some of the key principles in order to have an effective and impactful newsletter design. Lots of insightful and practical tips in there, you’ll want to print it out, pin it to your favorite Pinterest Marketing board or simply bookmark this page for future reference! >>

The Hotel Digital Marketer’s Whitepaper - Q4
What’s Trending: Stay in the loop with the must-know trends of the quarter, including the growth in popularity of loyalty programs, updates to Google Hotel Ads, and tips for capitalizing on intent and more >>

Why Hostels are No Longer the Little Guys
The playing field has been leveled for most property owners, and hostels are reaping the benefits. Technological innovation allows for hostel owners to use the same software and operate like the large properties >>

Minding What Matters: Incorporating Mindfulness Training At Work
Does your workplace have a meditation room yet? Do you provide break time for employees to engage in mindfulness training? If not, you may want to consider the benefits of mindfulness not only to your employees’ health and well-being, but to your company’s bottom line >>