Dubai preparing for Expo 2020 Dubai, market report Vietnam, travel influencers are having a moment, and Fliggy thrives on might of Alibaba ecosystem.

Dubai preparing for Expo 2020 Dubai
Tuesday, 22nd October 2019

The one year countdown is on for Expo 2020 Dubai, the biggest event ever organized in the Arab world as it will play host for 192 countries.

On 20 October 2020, Expo 2020 Dubai will open its doors to the public. The massive event will run until 10 April 2021 and is estimated to attract as many as 25 million visitors with 70% of them coming from overseas >>

Market Report: Discover the boundless allure of Vietnam
22 Oct 2019 : Vietnam’s growth momentum remained robust in 2018 despite being a turbulent year globally. Driven by the escalating trade tensions between US and China as well as rising production costs in China, Vietnam will remain as one of the low-cost alternatives for export prodicts and fastest-growing Southeast Asia economies >>

Portuguese hospitality brand Tivoli to open first in China
22 Oct 2019 : The leading Portuguese hospitality brand Tivoli Hotels & Resorts, well-known for its cultural heritage and genuine connection to each destination, has announced plans to diversify its portfolio by introducing the brand into the Chinese market in the capital of Sichuan Province, Chengdu >>

Six Senses adds two properties in Turkey
22 Oct 2019 : Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas is delighted to announce the highly anticipated opening of two properties – Six Senses Kocataş Mansions in Istanbul, Turkey, and Six Senses Galapagos, the first Six Senses property in the Galapagos Islands >>

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Travel Influencers are Having a Moment, Curate Your Strategy
Tuesday, 22nd October 2019

With the ability to showcase stunning photography and lesser-known parts of the world, social media is the perfect platform for avid travelers to gain a following.

This provides the perfect opportunity for hotel brands to partner with influencers and tap into those audiences in order to reach ideal guests. Don’t know where to start? Read on to learn our three steps for getting your influencer strategy in place >>

Fliggy Thrives on Might of Alibaba Ecosystem
What has grocery shopping got to do with a consumer’s next dream holiday? Alibaba’s China retail marketplaces had 755 million MAUs in June 2019 and this userbase is being constantly exposed to Fliggy as a part of cross-selling tactics >>

What Can We Learn from Airbnb
Airbnb takes the phrase 'living like a local' and makes it a reality, by giving people the chance to stay in city apartments, rural homes, and quirky accommodation while they explore a fab new place and, we can all agree, it has shot to fame in a jaw-dropping way! >>

You Nailed the Interview, Now What?
You were finally able to get an interview for your dream job with one of the top companies in the hospitality industry, but now what should you do? All the signs were there but you want to make sure you don’t mess up by simply doing nothing >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews October 21, 2019
Raffles Hotel Singapore officially re-opens, rethink luxury with The Clan Hotel, empty hotel or luxury senior facility? and are hotel guests the next OTA? >>