Marriott has the largest construction pipeline of US franchise companies, why is the Phuket Sandbox important? and the many advantages of upselling.

Marriott has the largest construction pipeline of US franchise companies
Thursday, 5th August 2021

Development projects of three franchise companies comprise 69% of all projects in the total construction pipeline. Following Best Western is Choice Hotels, Marriott International, and Hilton Worldwide. Best Western and these three franchise companies combined account for 61% of all the rooms in the conversion pipeline across the United States >>

Why is the Phuket Sandbox important?
5 Aug 2021 : As Bangkok grapples with rising numbers of Covid infections, leading tourism voice KP Ho, Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Group, has told European envoys, airlines, senior officials and business leaders, that for Phuket Sandbox to succeed it is imperative for Phuket to be given 'green' destination status >>

Accor Ambassador Korea unveils its first resort in Jeju
5 Aug 2021 : Accor Ambassador Korea announces the opening of Mercure Ambassador Jeju in partnership with JS & F and after refurbishing the property and refreshing its service offering, the resort joined the Mercure brand network on 1 August 2021 >>

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The Many Advantages of Upselling (Revenue, Loyalty, Satisfaction)
Thursday, 5th August 2021

In many hotels around the world, receptionists keep a post-it note behind the counter to remember the prices at which to offer guests a better room and this is what we call ‘upselling’.

It has existed for decades in this rudimentary form, which gives us an inkling of its inherent value. Of late, upselling has become more sophisticated, though the basic idea remains the same >>

Why Your New Hire Ghosted You
You would be amazed by how many new hires don’t show up on day one, there’s currently a talent crisis and these 'ghost stories' have become all too common >>

Making The Digital Money Revolution Work for All
History moves in uneven steps: just as the telegraph erased time and distance in the 19thcentury, todays innovations in digital money may bring significant changes in the way we lead our lives and the shift to electronic payments and social interactions brought on by the pandemic may cause similarly rapid and widespread transformations. But we must look beyond the dazzle of technology and the alluring image of futuristic payment services >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of August 04, 2021
Phuket Sandbox, Samui Plus going ahead and more planned, world's deepest swimming pool and the new wave of brand loyalty >>