Larger shopping budgets amid a holiday of shortages, Mews and Accor: the future of hospitality and more...

Larger shopping budgets amid a holiday of shortages
Monday, 15th November 2021

Retail and industrial properties encounter labor shortages and 'revenge shopping'. A lack of retail workers has put the squeeze on businesses hoping to keep up with increased holiday traffic. Warehouses face a shortage of workers too, but less so since some retail workers are switching over due to higher pay and incentives >>

Mews and Accor: the future of hospitality
15 Nov 2021 : Even in the darkest moments of last year, when the majority of hotels were shut and there was so much uncertainty amidst an unprecedented pandemic, we never doubted that hospitality would return >>

Tripadvisor co-founder and CEO announces plans for departure in 2022
14 Nov 2021 : Tripadvisor, Inc. announced that the company's co-founder and long-time CEO will step down from his position at Tripadvisor in 2022. Stephen Kaufer to remain in role until successor is appointed >>

Airbnb announces plan to crack down on New Year’s Eve parties
13 Nov 2021 : The anchor of this plan is a ban on one-night NYE bookings in entire home listings for guests without a history of positive reviews >>

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Letter from 41,000 feet: Crying over Satay and The Father
Monday, 15th November 2021

I NEVER thought I’d feel emotional at the sight of satay but I am told that at 41,000 feet. Cabin pressure does something to your senses so you cry more easily over movies (The Father is best watched when alone) and, in this case, familiar skewers of chicken coated with spicy peanut sauce >>

Next Gen Talent: Prepare Future leaders Now
Next gen talent—specifically younger Millennials and older Gen Zs who grew up digital and came of age during the global financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, respectively, have been shaped by this disruption in meaningful ways >>

A Fast Answer or the Right Answer
Recently I was talking to a customer support rep, she was amazing: personable, genuinely cared, and I felt that she understood my problem >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of November 12, 2021
Global capsule hotel market expected to growing at 6%, Six Senses Lisbon to open and more >>