Are you ready for the next billion coming, the appeal of Dubai brands and the city as a creative centre, the psychology of online reviews and rise in the hospitality 'Footprint'.

Are you ready for the next billion coming?
Tuesday, 29th January 2019

The statements are now motherhood ones: Asia is the next big thing: its growth is unstoppable, the online market is exploding.

But why is it that each time you see the numbers, read the analyst reports, a jolt of electricity still goes through your brain? Perhaps because the numbers are still hard to fathom, and often the market scenarios described have never been seen before >>

Collaboration between University of Essex, Kaplan and AccorHotels to develop future-ready talent
29 Jan 2019 : University of Essex, Kaplan and AccorHotels signed a memorandum of understanding to officially launch the University of Essex Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Hotel Management Degree programme, offered through UOE's Edge Hotel School, the first hotel school of its kind in the UK >>

News from around the APAC region
28 Jan 2019 : Hotel industry and travel news from around the Asia Pacific region: Ascott’s global portfolio increases to more than 100,000 units, Banyan Tree's Angsana debuts in Xishuangbanna, Malaysia extends visa exemption for Chinese and Indians tourists and more >>

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On the Appeal of Dubai Brands and the City as a Creative Centre
Tuesday, 29th January 2019

Oxford Business Group most recent Economic view that tackles about the appeal of Dubai brands and the city as a creative centre: An interview with John Brash, Founder and CEO of Brash Brands >>

Product Spotlight: TouTube Trueview
Currently, YouTube is the second largest search engine out there and on mobile alone, YouTube reaches more 18-49 year-olds than any other broadcast or cable network. Often times, however, reaching this vast audience in a meaningful and engaging way can be difficult for hotels >>

The Psychology of Online Reviews
From the humble beginnings of word-of-mouth to an entire industry, feedback has certainly come a long way and it’s not stopping here, it’s become second nature to look up and consider online reviews, whether we want to purchase an electronic, choose a restaurant, or book a hotel.

Yet why exactly do we base our decision on reviews? >>

Rise in the Hospitality 'Footprint'
AETHOS Consulting Group's London Managing Directors Thomas Mielke and Chris Mumford have gathered their collective thought leadership and now share predictions, concerns and issues for 2019.

While some of these issues transcend across borders and continents, the commentary here pertains to AEMEA - Asia, Europe, Middle East and Africa >>