Accor to sell stake in Ennismore to a consortium of investors with financing from Qatar First Bank.

Wednesday, 22nd June 2022

Accor enters into exclusive negotiations on the sale of over 10% interest in Ennismore, the fastest growing lifestyle hospitality company.

Ennismore continues to build on its success and high growth expanding across the lifestyle & leisure market with the addition of Accor’s stakes in Rixos & Paris Society >>

IHG to introduce InterContinental brand to Penang’s Glowing Bay
22 Jun 2022 : InterContinental Penang Resort has sustainability at its heart and will revitalise Penang’s most exclusive beach resort destination >>

Hospitality industry launches resource hub in united response to aid refugees
22 Jun 2022 : The network for responsible hospitality, the Sustainable Hospitality Alliance, launches new guidance and resource hub for hotels seeking to support refugees and internally displaced people >>

News from around Europe - June 22, 2022
22 Jun 2022 : Hotel industry and travel news from around the European region: Gaw Capital acquires the Hotel Infante Sagres in Porto, Portugal, bespoke acquires McMillan Hotels in Scotland and more >>

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Why didn’t My Guest Leave a Review? 4 Ways to Get More Feedback from Your Guests
Wednesday, 22nd June 2022

How many of us have read a book recommended by a friend? How many of us have watched a movie because 'my cousin told me it is a must-see'? How many of us have chosen to stay at a hotel with a reputation for excellent service? Why wouldn’t we?

The trust we put in the opinions of others makes us do or buy things that others recommend to us. This compelling and impactful process has a more specific power, and marketers refer to it as social proof or word-of-mouth communication >>

Boom or Bust in the Hong Kong Retail Market?
The Hong Kong retail market is truly in flux, with zero tourists, a scared and jittery local population, an ex-pat community that is Getting out of Dodge, and a government that keeps moving the goal posts at a whim >>

Global eNewsletter of June 21, 2022
Demand and booking pace up, review scores down, workforce preferences barometer 2022 and more >>