ACTE-ITB Asia boost knowledge-sharing, Ritz-Carlton debuts its 100th hotel, the new hangout place in a hotel are lobbies and future of mobile will affect hotels.

ACTE-ITB Asia boost knowledge-sharing
Tuesday, 26th November 2019

ITB Asia and the Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE), announced that they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate as strategic partners. The partnership will take place from 2020-2022 and will see both work in close partnership on knowledge-sharing activities for the corporate travel community >>

Ritz-Carlton debuts its 100th hotel globally
26 Nov 2019 : The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company announced the opening of The Ritz-Carlton, Perth, in the capital city of Western Australia, a new architectural masterpiece on Elizabeth Quay >>

News from around Europe
26 Nov 2019 : Hotel industry and travel news from around the European region: Accor sells a another stake in AccorInvest, Pandox acquires seven hotels in Germany, Gross & Partner sells NH Collection Frankfurt and more >>

The first dual-branded Hyatt project in SE Asia signed
26 Nov 2019 : Hyatt Hotels Corporation affiliate has entered into a management agreement with Xuan Mai Sai Gon to develop a 300-key Hyatt Place Saigon, District 7 and 250-key Hyatt House Saigon, District 7 in one of Ho Chi Minh City’s largest districts >>

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Lobbies: The New Hangout Place in a Hotel
Tuesday, 26th November 2019

When you think of a hotel lobby, what’s the first thing that comes to your mind? Deserted areas meant only for basic things like checking in, checking out, and waiting around? Spaces that play ghostly sounding piano music while hotel staff move around like shadows?

Although that’s been the general perception for a very long time, the picture has changed in the past few years and this is exactly why hotels are bringing about a change in the lobby scene >>

How the Future of Mobile will Affect the Hotel Industry
For the first time ever, our clients are getting more revenue from mobile devices than from desktop! This is an absolute game-changer for the hotel industry, which has gone from relying on travel agents and third-party bookings to in-the-moment reservations made with the swift tap of a finger >>

Understanding the Three Phases of a Crisis
As one of the wealthiest people in the world, Warren Buffet says it takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it. According to a survey in 2019, almost 70 percent of leaders reported at least one corporate crisis in the last five years — with the average being three crises >>

Worldwide Talent Deserts
The statistics are stunning: worldwide, there are major dislocations between where the talent is and where it is needed---if it even exists at all >>

Google Testing Price Slices on Room Booking Module
The change provides travelers with additional context when making their booking decisions and shines a light on how influential a partner’s fees may be on the total price >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of November 25, 2019
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