Dubai launches more immersive experiences, consumer confidence is slowly returning, a Raffles for Bali and what can hoteliers possibly learn from Netflix's success?.

Dubai launches more immersive experiences
Wednesday, 15th July 2020

With the world’s business ecosystem embracing a virtual environment due to the global pandemic and more people working from home, Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has stepped in to help make remote communication and collaboration a truly immersive and positive experience.

In its latest initiative, the Department is providing users of web and video conferencing apps the opportunity to download free images depicting the diversity of Dubai’s offerings to create a customised digital scenery as their backdrop >>

Green recovery must embrace sustainable aviation fuels
15 Jul 2020 : The International Air Transport Association emphasized the aviation industry’s commitment to its emissions reduction goals and called for the International Energy Agency to prioritize investment in sustainable aviation fuel to help power aviation’s contribution to the post-COVID-19 recovery >>

Raffles announces its 15th hotel in the world
15 Jul 2020 : Raffles Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce its 15th Raffles Hotel in the world, with the launch of the lavish Raffles Bali, which offers unparalleled views over the Indian Ocean and the famous Jimbaran Bay sunsets >>

Consumer confidence seems slowly returning
15 Jul 2020 : Consumer confidence is slowly returning, with two main trends: short-term booking windows and long-term reservations towards the end of 2021 >>

Insights on Global Luxury Hotel Recovery
13 Jul 2020 : Forbes Travel Guide conducted a survey of more than 430 hoteliers in June to gain a unique global perspective on the post-quarantine climate in luxury hospitality >>

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Netflix - What Can Hoteliers Possibly Learn from the Megabrand’s Success?
Wednesday, 15th July 2020

Today’s technology and advances in machine learning applications make it possible to process and extract meaningful insights from this data such as predicting user behaviour.

Deciding to adopt the latest tools to personalize the online user experience for visitors to your hotel brand’s website could be your key to growing your direct booking channel >>

Redefining Hospitality Leadership
Kerten CEO Marloes Knippenberg on Management Philosophy and Delivering Organisational Success. Whilst the traditional lodging and restaurant sectors remain the cornerstones of the hospitality world as we know it today, it is undeniable that the emergence of hybrid business models has significantly impacted the space >>

Simple Ways to Increase Hotel Revenue
Would you walk past a tree with money attached to the low-hanging leaves? A study found that most people will walk right by dollar bills hanging from a tree at eye level >>

In case you've missed it: Global News of July 14, 2020
Uncertainty does not discourage European hoteliers, Thailand's events go digital, how to effectively utilize new technology and things you need to do to successfully reopen your hotel >>