Metaverse, biometric, working from anywhere and traveling light are set to transform the industry next year, Singapore innovatoins and more...

Metaverse, biometric, working from anywhere and traveling light are set to transform the industry next year
Wednesday, 9th November 2022

Travel is set to see significant changes in 2023, with a FinTech revolution and luggage-lite trips set to top the agenda.

Travelers will move closer to a 'try before they buy' model in the metaverse, while the ‘corporate team holiday’ could be on the horizon >>

Singapore to accelerate innovation in hotels, drive sustainable growth and build a resilient workforce
9 Nov 2022 : Minister of State for Trade and Industry and Culture, Community and Youth, Mr Alvin Tan launched the Hotel Industry Transformation Map (ITM) 2025 at the opening ceremony of international tradeshow FHA-HoReCa at Singapore Expo >>

The Peninsula Istanbul sets its opening date
9 Nov 2022 : The Peninsula Istanbul, the newest addition to The Peninsula Hotels’ portfolio of peerlessly elegant and luxurious worldwide properties, is delighted to announce that it is now accepting reservations in advance of its opening on 14 February 2023 >>

Hyatt Regency debuts in the Portuguese capital
9 Nov 2022 : The 204-room property marks a significant milestone for Hyatt’s growth in Europe >>

Virtuoso names new SVP, Sales & Partnerships
7 Nov 2022 : Cory Hagopian will oversee Virtuoso’s Member Relations and Partner teams, including Cruise, Hotels & Resorts and Destinations & Experiences, as Virtuoso continues to expand globally >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Approaching Mobile in 2023
Wednesday, 9th November 2022

Mobile has, and will continue to, have a truly transformative impact on the hospitality industry from the guest journey to supporting owners, operators and all other staff in between.

Recent Adobe research has found that about 52% of travellers used a mobile device for information on hotels, restaurants, tours, and activities in their chosen destination but only 21% booked on mobile. Current statistics indicate that over 90% of travellers will do their research online.

Interestingly though, research shows that mobile is usually the preferred channel for last-minute bookings >>

Your Current RMS Might be Costing Your Hotel Money
10 ways your revenue management system (RMS) might be limiting growth for your hospitality organization >>

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