The Ritz- Carlton to come to Australia’s Gold Coast, Starbucks enters Laos and more...

The Ritz- Carlton to come to Australia’s Gold Coast
Friday, 4th November 2022

Marriott International announced the signing of an agreement with Australian property developers Pelligra Group and Giannarelli Group to bring Australia’s third Ritz-Carlton hotel to the Gold Coast by 2026.

The Ritz-Carlton, Gold Coast, will serve as an integral component of a $480 million new waterfront development at Mariner’s Cove, set to reinvigorate Australia’s sixth largest city as a luxury travel destination >>

There's a distinctly Australian 'Vibe' in Singapore today
4 Nov 2022 : Vibe Hotel Singapore Orchard, the first Vibe Hotel to open outside of Australia, has officially opened >>

Panama promotes innovation through community tourism
4 Nov 2022 : The UNWTO and the Tourism Authority of Panama have launched the Innovative Community Tourism Experiences Competition to promote innovation through alliances between tour operators and community tourism providers >>

Starbucks enters Laos as it opens first store in Vientiane
4 Nov 2022 : The entry of the Starbucks brand into Laos reaffirms the company’s long-term commitment to continued growth across Southeast Asia >>

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Getting Hybrid Right Takes Curiosity, Openness, Thoughtful Deliberation and (Lots of) Change Management
Friday, 4th November 2022

For some organizations moving to a virtual/hybrid model, simply maintaining pre-COVID business performance and employee engagement levels is achievement enough.

But unlike many organizations who have seen the move to virtual/hybrid as a necessary evil, Walter P Moore has embraced the challenge and see HRF as the new way of work and imperative to attract, engage and retain talent. Their HRF journey has focused on thoughtful planning, extensive internal input, and impeccable execution >>

Spending on Wellness is Strongly Associated with Greater Longevity and Happiness
As consumer spending on wellness has exploded into a multi-trillion market, it raises key questions >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of November 03, 2022
Hospitality sector updates carbon tool to further industry-wide, robust approach to environmental measurement, African markets and more >>