International tourism numbers and confidence rise, top meeting hotels in APac, marketing vs revenue management: 4 ways to bridge the gap and is the end in sight for the industrial look?.

International tourism numbers and confidence rise
Thursday, 23rd May 2019

The latest issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer from the World Tourism Organization shows that international tourism continued to grow over the first quarter of 2019.

Experts’ evaluation of tourism performance in the first four months of 2019 was also rather positive and in line with the expectations expressed at the beginning of that period. UNWTO forecasts growth of 3% to 4% in international tourist arrivals >>

Hard Rock Hotels to open to the beat of Barcelona
23 May 2019 : Hard Rock International continues growing its European hotel portfolio, announcing the development of Hard Rock Hotel Barcelona, the brand is set to bring its signature musical flair to the shores of Barcelona in a €200 million new hotel to be developed on the last available seaside plot in metropolitan Barcelona >>

2019 Top 50 Meeting Hotels in Asia Pacific
23 May 2019 : Cvent released its annual list of the Top 50 Meeting Hotels in Asia Pacific, the list was compiled by analysing meeting and event booking activity through the Cvent Supplier Network (CSN), one of the world’s largest venue sourcing platforms >>

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Marketing vs Revenue Management: 4 Ways to Bridge the Gap
Thursday, 23rd May 2019

Is there an unspoken divide in your hotel? Revenue managers and hotel marketers are often at odds and it’s time to improve cooperation between hotel marketers and revenue managers.

Is there an unspoken divide in your hotel? Revenue managers and hotel marketers are often at odds, one department focused on balancing ADR and occupancy, while the other focuses on awareness, demand and 'branding' >>

The Customer Is Angry – And, It’s Not Your Fault
You know you personally did nothing to offend and upset this customer. But somebody did something, or something happened, that made this customer want to lash out at you. Then you find out…Your company did nothing wrong! >>

Review Ratings Make a Direct Impact on Revenue
Guest ratings are more valuable than brand: Although a strong statement to make, recent third-party research confirms that travelers are willing to pay more for hotels with high ratings.

This supports various studies on the topic, including our own research, which revealed that travelers are 3.9 times more likely to book a hotel with a higher rating. What makes this new research truly stand out is the relationship between Guest Ratings, Brand Value, and Price >>

Is the End in Sight for the Industrial Look?
One major interior design trend in the last decade has been the industrial look. From reclaimed wood to exposed ducts to metal accents, this industrial vibe goes hand-in-hand with the loft look that’s been in high demand within residential, commercial, and hospitality design industries.

But is the industrial style losing steam? Here’s why it may be time to ditch those naked Edison bulbs and embrace new trends, like nature-focused and hyper-efficient design elements >>