Challenges to sustainability in a growing industry, augmented reality tested, Female Solo Travelers: the demographic hotels should tap into and the need for a data strategy.

Challenges to sustainability in a growing industry
Wednesday, 13th February 2019

The travel sector may face challenges in sustainability and accessibility as it works to facilitate the global flow of travelers, expected to reach 1.8 billion by 2030.

Travel and tourism is part of three SDGs: goal 8 on economic growth and jobs, goal 12 on sustainable production and consumption and also goal 14 on protecting the oceans. It is important for the industry to ensure sustainable travel and tourism as a means of alleviating poverty, protecting biodiversity and cultural heritage and supporting community development and travelers’ rights >>

TUI tests the use of augmented reality in its activities
12 Feb 2019 : Trial phase started on Mallorca and excursions with augmented reality allows customers to individually explore cities and places of interest >>

News from around the APAC region
13 Feb 2019 : Hotel industry and travel news from around the Asia Pacific region: YTL acquires Westin Perth in Australia, Singapore-based First Sponsor Group acquires hotel in Milan, Bangkok Airways adds fourth destination in Vietnam and more >>

Rosewood to open in 2022 on the island of Hawai'i
11 Feb 2019 : Global real estate investment company Kennedy Wilson has appointed ultra-luxury hotel group Rosewood Hotels & Resorts to manage Kona Village, A Rosewood Resort, which is set to open in 2022 after a complete renovation of the property >>

Hard Rock amps up Amsterdam
10 Feb 2019 : With a presence spanning more than 76 countries, Hard Rock International announces the continued expansion of its hotel portfolio, with the opening of Hard Rock Hotel Amsterdam American in April 2020 - bringing the signature Hard Rock vibe to this exciting cultural capital >>

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Female Solo Travelers: The Demographic Hotels Should Tap Into
Wednesday, 13th February 2019

More and more women are choosing to travel alone, and the hospitality industry is realizing the need to cater to them and ensure that not only do they have a pleasant stay, but also a secure one.

So how are hotels fairing in this effort? Read the article to find out! >>

Your Hotel’s Next Hire: Is Experience a Good Thing?
For hoteliers, the search for new talent often revolves around familiar haunts, from TAFE and university departments, to the ubiquitous recruiter and it makes sense that a graduate from Edith Cowan with a Bachelor of Commerce in Hotel Management should deliver more value than someone with no industry-related qualifications at all >>

Music is Playing a Much Bigger Role in Branding These Days
Leading upscale hotel brands are finding few things work as well as music when it comes to connecting with today’s traveler >>

C-Suite Miniseries: The Hospitality CMO – A Global Profile Of The Evolving Role
As part of our investigative C-Suite miniseries, which takes a closer look at and profiles the key senior leadership functions at hospitality companies around the globe, AETHOS now attempts to paint a clearer picture of the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) role and the leaders who define it >>

The Role of Next Gen Venue Technology in Profit Optimisation
With a brand-new year stretched out ahead of us, the hospitality industry continues its forward momentum towards a more streamlined, personalised and more importantly — optimised — group business landscape for planners and hoteliers alike >>

Big Data and the Need for a Data Strategy
Big data: We’ve all heard and talked about it, big data is a major component of every industry and hospitality is not an exception, knowing how to recognize and utilize big data to your company’s advantage unlocks great amounts of power >>