Indian hotel market expected to grow by a CACR 13%, aviation reforms needed to benefit, hotel scent marketing, automations helps revenue teams and crisis management public speaking tips.

Indian hotel market expected to grow by a CACR 13%
Wednesday, 17th July 2019

The hotel industry in India is expected to reach a value of INR 1,210 Bn by the end of 2023, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of ~13% during the 2018-2023 period, owing to the high arrival rate of foreign tourists and business delegates.

The Indian hospitality industry, spearheaded by the hotel market, has emerged as one of the primary sectors which are driving the economic growth of the country >>

Reforms needed to maximize aviation benefits in Sth Africa
17 Jul 2019 : The International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented its latest study on the economic value of air transport and tourism to South Africa, and identified opportunities for significant expansion over the next 20 years if key policy reforms are made >>

WTTC recognises Dominican Republic’s efforts in prioritising tourism
17 Jul 2019 : The Travel & Tourism sector is vital to the Dominican Republic’s economy and the livelihoods of its citizens, accounting for 17.2% of GDP and 16.0% of employment last year. In 2018, tourists collectively spent almost USD $8 billion on the island, representing 39.1% of exports >>

News from around the APAC region
17 Jul 2019 : Hotel industry and travel news from around the Asia Pacific region: Indonesia plans sea bridge linking Bintan and Batam, Korean securities acquires Hilton Vienna Hotel, North Queensland announces four new tourism projects and more >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Hotel Scent Marketing
Wednesday, 17th July 2019

Have you ever been walking down the street when suddenly a familiar smell drifts by and you are suddenly wrapped up in a vivid memory of a special place? Smell is one of the most powerful senses that we have as humans.

In fact, until the age of 10, it is the primary way that we define the world around us. It’s also the only sense directly connected to the areas of the brain that process emotion and memory >>

Public Speaking Tips From Crisis Management Experts
With very few exceptions, people will tell you that speaking in public terrifies them and even when it’s to deliver good news! Make it your job to communicate about a negative issue, and suddenly the anxiety cranks up to an 11 >>

How Automations Helps Revenue Teams Manage By Exception
Whether it’s one hotel or an entire portfolio, there are certain revenue management tasks that are simply too repetitive and add little value for the time they take. Think about manually gathering data in an Excel spreadsheet for pricing decisions or manually keystroking rate recommendations into the Property Management System (PMS) >>

How to Attract and Impress Honeymooners at Your Hotel
Exclusive Feature: The stress of weddings provides great opportunity to hotel owners who are looking to attract honeymooners to stay in their suites, and with a multitude of decisions to make leading up to the big day, an engaged couple will find themselves looking for hotel options for their honeymoon that are in-inclusive and that are effortless >>

Global Newsletter from yesterday: July 16, 2019
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