Shanghai airport to add its first international branded hotel, MO to manage palace hotel in Abu Dhabi, airport hacks every traveler should know and Expedia: what went wrong?.

Shanghai airport to add its first international branded hotel
Friday, 20th December 2019

InterContinental Hotels Group announced that it will bring two hotels to Shanghai Pudong International Airport’s latest Terminal Complex, this means one of the world’s busiest airports will expect its first international branded hotels for the first time.

The two hotels – InterContinental Shanghai Pudong Airport and Holiday Inn Shanghai Pudong Airport, both within a few minutes’ walk distance from the arrival hall, are expected to open in 2024 >>

How retailers are tackling the short shopping season
20 Dec 2019 : Thanksgiving came late this year, leaving only 26 days between Black Friday and Christmas, a make-or-break period that accounts a large portion the retail sector’s yearly sales, and buying online and picking up in store is gaining traction >>

MO to manage luxury palace hotel in Abu Dhabi
20 Dec 2019 : Mandarin Oriental has announced that it has signed a management contract to manage, and ultimately brand, the iconic Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates >>

The Festive Season has arrived!
20 Dec 2019 : From all the team members around the globe, we wish our readers and supporters a wonderful festive season ahead: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! >>

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Expedia: What Went Wrong? Lessons to Reflect On
Friday, 20th December 2019

Earlier this year, Expedia embarked on an ambitious reorganisation plan with the goal of bringing our brands and technology together in a more efficient way.

This reorganisation, while sound in concept, resulted in a material loss of focus on our current operations, leading to disappointing third quarter results and a lackluster near-term outlook' >>

Airport Hacks Every Traveler Should Know
With plane travel, you've got to be prepared for anything that could go wrong, and self-reliant, with everything you need in easy reach, with these 9 tips, you'll travel faster and have a more pleasant time in the airport on any trip >>

Ways Hotels Can Become LEED Green-Certified
Advances in modern technology have made going green easier for everyone: People can run their homes off solar energy and drive eco-friendly cars that don't require gas >>

Debunking the Holiday Hiring Freeze Myth
Being out of work this time of year is, well, brutal: The holidays are in full swing, you need Christmas money, and the common belief is that nobody is really looking for new employees because they are so caught up in getting their property ready for the holidays or the decision-makers are on vacation >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of December 19, 2019
Transport-related CO2 emissions of the tourism sector, first Six Senses for the UK, improve your front office ops and is benchmarking really the holy grail of quality assurance? >>