The future of destination management & how wellness aligns, MO announces Kuwait and more...

The future of destination management & how wellness aligns
Friday, 11th November 2022

Tourist destinations can learn from the wellness industry and should become more aligned to its principles post-Covid, a WTM London Insight session heard.

Speakers agreed there had been a paradigm shift among consumers’ attitudes during the pandemic that destinations must now embrace, not just in how they deal with visitors, but also their own community >>

MO announces a new project in Kuwait
11 Nov 2022 : Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced today that it will manage a luxury hotel in Kuwait, projected to open in 2028 >>

Business travel leaders seek to prioritize green hotels in corporate online booking tools
11 Nov 2022 : The results from the survey showcase the increasing frequency of sustainability as a key factor in influencing where millions of business travelers may decide to sleep when they are on the road in 2023 and beyond >>

Marriott continues growth across Africa, 30+ openings
11 Nov 2022 : Expansion plans include strong growth in the select-service segment and the debut of Delta Hotels by Marriott on the continent >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Why Do Branding Projects Take So Damn Long?
Friday, 11th November 2022

Short answer: 'rushing often makes it go damn wrong'. When it comes to time and scheduling, there are many variables to consider and the most significant variable is psychology.

A branding project is an empathetic endeavour that requires us to understand and engage our humanity >>

A Review of Equity Yields and Discount Rates in a Post-COVID Environment
Equity yields and discount rates remain at or below pre-COVID levels; however, rising debt costs will result in changing investor return expectations >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of November 10, 2022
Rooms with a view – hotels embrace innovation, business travel’s greener future and more >>