Lots of hospitality partnerships in the making, where does performance stand in the Pacific, the re-rise of tourism and the health of China’s KOL industry.

Pacific countries: where does performance stand now?
Friday, 30th October 2020

Countries across the world have seen various levels of impact over the last seven months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so where exactly do Pacific countries stand now? We look at how performance has changed over the course of the pandemic.

Over the next 12 months, we can expect to see these countries with varying levels of performance– weekend peaks tied to leisure travel and short-term factors such as holidays also driving higher results >>

IHG Rewards ties the knot with Mr & Mrs Smith
30 Oct 2020 : IHG Rewards inspires members to dream bigger and further afield with new and inspiring destinations as it unveils over 400 Mr & Mrs Smith hotels to book from this month >>

Grab and Marriott ink agreement to enhanced experiences
30 Oct 2020 : First-of-its-kind integrated partnership will see Marriott International and Grab collaborate across multiple verticals including food delivery, advertising, loyalty and rewards, payment and transport services >>

Accor and BNP Paribas form strategic partnership
30 Oct 2020 : The co-branded payment card will be linked to the Group’s loyalty program ALL - Accor Live Limitless and will be available in several versions >>

ONYX opens world’s first YOO Beach Club
30 Oct 2020 : ONYX Hospitality Group is expanding its partnership with leading Thai real estate company Ratanakorn Asset for three new developments in the eastern Thai city of Pattaya >>

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The Re-Rise of Tourism: How to Bolster Confidence in the New Breed of Nervous Travelers
Friday, 30th October 2020

The travel and hospitality industry has been the hardest hit by the COVID pandemic, but it’s on its way to picking itself up again, now that countries are relaxing their travel guidelines and hotels are being allowed to open their doors.

That said, hotels and tour operators will have to remember that they’re now dealing with a new brand of travelers, one that’s increasingly nervous and extremely suspicious >>

The Health of China’s KOL Industry After COVID-19
What does the future hold for China’s KOL industry after COVID-19? Influencer marketing has been one of the defining success stories of the past decade in marketing around the world >>

The New Executive Position: CLO (Customer Love Officer)
The word love is not used that often in the corporate or business world, it may have been Tim Sanders in his revolutionary book, Love Is the Killer App, who helped bring the word love to the forefront for leaders trying to build a stronger culture and create a better experience for their customers >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of October 29, 2020
Langham announces third hotel in Europe, Marriott offers to work anywhere, a multispeed recovery in Asia and Airbnb’s fee for all coming to an end >>