Asia Pacific visitor forecasts 2019-2023, MO adds to Istanbul, Nikki Beach expands portfolio, data optimization, to specialise HR or not and ways to wow newlyweds.

Asia Pacific visitor forecasts 2019-2023
Thursday, 11th April 2019

Vietnam is predicted to lead Asia Pacific destinations in terms of its average annual growth rate over the next five years, according to the just released Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2019-2023 report.

Among the 25 destinations for which receipts data – and hence forecasts – are available, four destinations are expected to see double-digit increases between 2018 and 2019, with Macao, China leading that charge >>

MO announces a second hotel in Istanbul, Turkey
11 Apr 2019 : The project, which also features branded residences, is scheduled to open in 2022, the new development comprises three standalone towers and is located in the exclusive Etiler residential area, close to the city’s central business district >>

Chinese PH in May stages a surprising comeback
11 Apr 2019 : In the first decade of the 21st century, Chinese nationals enjoyed three 'Golden Weeks' – semi-annual work-free national holidays lasting 7 to 8 days and the introduction of these Golden Weeks reflected the intention of the Government to increase private consumption and to develop tourism >>

Nikki Beach is poised to open locations
11 Apr 2019 : Nikki Beach Hotels and Resorts is pleased to announce a very strong development pipeline, within the past 300 days, the brand was able to grow its portfolio from 4 units to a total of 7 resorts, which are either operating or currently under construction >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Data Optimization – A Journey That is All About Preparedness and Diligence
Thursday, 11th April 2019

Capitalizing on various sources of data is imperative, and for this, an organization has to plan in a meticulous way and as it turns out, China Eastern is reaping rewards after two years of planning, and is continuously refining its initiative with relevant people, data platform, data governance etc.

Enterprises today unmistakably are after first-party data – owning it, having a governance strategy in place and above all, having the right skill set to capitalize on this asset.

It is certainly not an one-time initiative; rather it is a journey that requires diligent approach for continuity >>

HR: To Specialise or Not to Specialise?
Specialising in an area of HR can be extremely rewarding and, in some industries, may pay a higher salary than a more generalist role. Both choices offer pathways to senior, strategic roles - so as an HR professional in the early stages of your career, what should you consider when deciding whether to specialise?

Charlotte Eckersall, Associate Consultant at Robert Walters Dubai shares her insight on this matter. >>

10 Ways to Wow Newlyweds at Your Hotel
Exclusive Feature: In order for a wedding to be a success, many moving parts all have to align: Caterers have to be on time and ready to cook, guests need to show up before the ceremony begins, the bride and groom have to get ready and remember their vows and it can all be rather overwhelming! >>

The Power of a Smile
A smile is a small gesture, but a powerful one. It takes little effort and doesn’t cost anything. You just have to get in the habit of doing it. It’s powerful at work and in your personal life. When you get into the habit of smiling at others, you’ll start to notice how many people smile back at you >>