Vision 2030 unleashes nearly US$ 1 trillion of projects across Saudi Arabia and Google Hotel Ads shaking up balance OTA market share vs direct sales.

Vision 2030 unleashes nearly US$ 1 trillion of projects across Saudi Arabia
Thursday, 26th August 2021

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 has resulted in close to US$1 trillion of real estate and infrastructure projects being announced across Saudi Arabia since 2016, according to recent analysis.

Nearly US$ 300bn of the total spend is dedicated to new infrastructure, including vast new passenger rail networks and a brand-new airport for Riyadh, which is expected to be the home base for a new national airline while the cruise industry itself is set to create up to 50,000 jobs nationally >>

Travel Outlook launches ExpressRez©, an innovative and affordable call center for Inns and B&Bs
26 Aug 2021 : Travel Outlook Premium Hotel Call Center announces the launch of ExpressRez®, an affordable voice reservations service for inns, bed and breakfasts, and vacation rental management companies >>

MGallery has unveiled its latest offering in Thailand
26 Aug 2021 : The 19-pool villa resort seamlessly blends a charming landscape, absolute privacy, and captivating Andaman Ocean views for the most memorable island escape >>

Middle East hotel construction pipeline drops 10%
26 Aug 2021 : The latest Construction Pipeline Trend Report for the Middle East state at the end of the second quarter of 2021, the hotel construction pipeline in the Middle East declined once again to 531 projects/152,448 rooms >>

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Google Hotel Ads shaking up balance OTA market share vs Direct Sales via Meta-Search
Thursday, 26th August 2021

Google is taking the hotel industry by storm to gain market share and grow their advertising revenues. We will take a look at how Google is penetrating the hotel distribution vertical with Google Hotel Ads, and what opportunities this gives in terms of hotel revenue management and marketing >>

Growing Up at The Grande: Living at the World's First InterContinental Hotel
IHG Hotels & Resorts is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the InterContinental Hotels & Resorts brand.

But its pioneering spirit of luxury travel endures. As we look back on the legacy of this iconic brand, we speak to someone who has truly lived the InterContinental life >>

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