Novotel gets 'Calm' with its newest partnership, airHMS adds new system upgrades, new guidelines brands & influencers need to be aware of and the metasearch landscape.

Novotel gets 'Calm' with its newest partnership
Thursday, 28th November 2019

The forward-thinking partnership emphasizes the vital role of sleep, mindfulness and self-care while traveling, and is a leading example of a global hospitality brand integrating mental wellbeing into its guest programming

Calm, the #1 app for sleep, meditation and relaxation, and Novotel Hotels, announced a multi-year global partnership to help hotel guests achieve inner calm and enjoy a more restful travel experience >>

airHMS adds new system upgrades
28 Nov 2019 : Lifestyle Concepts Group is pleased to announce recent free systems upgrades to its cloud-based Hotel Management Software (HMS) of choice for the boutique segment and unique, independent hotels/companies >>

Laos might see more Chinese visitors than it can handle
28 Nov 2019 : The Visit China-Laos Year 2019 has been hailed by officials from both countries as a big success.

But be careful what you wish for, some are anxious that the country, which has neither beach resorts, stunning ruins such as Cambodia’s Angkor Wat and Myanmar’s Bagan temple complex, nor sophisticated infrastructure and services like Thailand and Vietnam, could be flooded by low-end visitors from Mainland China using the new train link >>

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New FTC Guidelines Brands & Influencers Need To Be Aware Of
Thursday, 28th November 2019

Contrary to what you may see on Instagram, including “#sp” at the end of a caption is not enough to comply with FTC endorsement guidelines. Both brands and influencers can get in serious legal trouble if they do not disclose their partenships yet, 93% of potential sponsored posts are still not FTC complaint >>

The Metasearch Landscape: What The Future Looks Like
It’s safe to say that metasearch engines have shaken up the hotel booking industry! While OTAs still give travellers the chance to compare different hotels in different locations, metasearch allows them to compare the prices of individual hotels. And, because booking direct is often the cheapest option, independent hotels are starting to win the battle >>

When Things Aren’t Going Well, Will You Accept Blame?
People who deserve it and someone being recognized for what they bring to the organization is often overlooked, that’s a shame. People need to be recognized for their contribution to the team’s success >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of November 27, 2019
Rosewood plans Qatar, Latin America hotel pipeline up, time shifting as search chokes while brands battle for supremacy and use 'Why' to develop your marketing plan >>