Money isn’t an issue when it comes to sustainability, Waldorf Astoria brand set to debut in Malaysia and more...

Money isn’t an issue when it comes to sustainability
Thursday, 23rd June 2022

With the environment top of mind for a growing number of consumers, many are looking to book more eco-friendly trips.

This is especially true in the Asia Pacific region, where 95% of consumers indicated interest in sustainable travel options – higher than the 90% global average.

A recent sustainable travel report from Expedia Group Media Solutions also reveals that money isn’t an issue when it comes to sustainability >>

Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts set to debut in Malaysia
23 Jun 2022 : Scheduled to open in 2024, Hilton brings its premier luxury brand to the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s famed Bukit Bintang hub >>

Dusit Thani expands its food business portfolio
23 Jun 2022 : Dusit Foods concludes agreement to acquire a 55% stake in Port Royal and Bonjour Bakery Asia to develop OEM model and drive expansion of franchising business for increased recurring revenue >>

News from around Asia Pacific
23 Jun 2022 : Hotel industry and travel news from around the Asia Pacific region: Blackstone Group acquires Crown Resorts, STB and CapitaLand enter into a multi-faceted partnership to boost Singapore’s retail and more >>

Ennismore valued in excess of €2B
23 Jun 2022 : In just under a year, Ennismore has delivered high growth performance, opening a new hotel every two weeks, and expanding its collective of brands in new regions >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

4 Ways to Nurture a Positive Restaurant Reputation for the Post-Pandemic Scene
Thursday, 23rd June 2022

While some businesses have completely switched to home deliveries, others have reopened their doors and enforced COVID-19 and social distancing rules, in order to ensure the customers’ safety.

What all restaurants have in common, however, is a heavy reliance on customer reviews, which, now more than ever, have the power to restart their business and direct more customers their way >>

Good Intentions Can Be More Important Than Perfection
Not long ago, I wrote about calling your customer or an employee 'honey', it generated dozens of comments and one of our subscribers made a good point >>

Global eNewsletter of June 22, 2022
Accor to sell stake in Ennismore to a consortium of investors with financing from Qatar First Bank >>