Hotel bookings exceed pre-pandemic levels, online bookings increase and hotel rates climb and more...
Monday, 17th October 2022

International bookings see US slow while Europe growth remains steady.

The latest HotelHub Index for Q2 2022 shows that global hotel transactions made via the platform in June reached 120% of volumes for the same month in 2019, rising from 86% of 2019 volumes at the start of the quarter >>

The first zero energy cruise terminal in the world opens
17 Oct 2022 : Royal Caribbean Group's new Galveston terminal, which is opening Nov 9, will be the first cruise terminal to generate 100% of its needed energy through on-site solar panels >>

IHG signs a new InterContinental Hotel in Riyadh
16 Oct 2022 : Set to open by 2028, the prestigious 400-key hotel and serviced apartments will form part of a state-of-the art masterplan comprising of high-end retail, offices and entertainment >>

African Tourism united to transform sector for growth
15 Oct 2022 : Tourism leaders from across Africa have come together to rethink the sector and its central role in driving growth and opportunity across the continent >>

Regent Singapore set to be rebranded
14 Oct 2022 : Pontiac Land Group is expected to appoint Hilton to manage its 440-room Cuscaden Road hotel that currently trades as Regent Singapore >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

How Well Do Digital Platforms Work for Communicating Online?
Monday, 17th October 2022

Online digital platforms are by no means new, we were all having Skype or Zoom calls before this year, and we had probably all attended or delivered webinars.

But the rapid switch to exclusive or at least predominant online delivery since COVID19 has been phenomenal. In our field, most presenters, workshop facilitators and company consultants have now been forced to deliver online, and there have been a number of unique associated challenges.

We have learnt that it is possible to establish a highly interactive and engaging online experience >>

Policymakers Need Steady Hand as Storm Clouds Gather Over Global Economy
One-third of the world economy will likely contract this year or next amid shrinking real incomes and rising prices >>

Global eNewsletter of October 14, 2022
Ennismore’s launched new food & beverage concept studio, Capella's Patina Hotels & Resorts signs first property and more >>