HNW investors will stay the course, for now, survey finds, Marriott signs eight brands in one deal and more...

HNW investors will stay the course, for now, survey finds
Friday, 24th March 2023

Amidst rising interest rates, bank failures, stock market swings and stubbornly persistent inflation, the US economy is teetering dangerously close to a recession.

In the short term, HNWIs are staying the course, willing to accept risk in their investments and aiming for long-term growth. Yet with a majority of HMWI currently re-evaluating their investment strategies and nearly half considering new places to deposit their wealth, it opens promising opportunities >>

Wyndham ramps up ECHO development
24 Mar 2023 : Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced the continued expansion of its innovative ECHO Suites Extended StaySM by Wyndham brand, which in just one year, now has more than 200 hotels in its development pipeline >>

Marriott signs 4,400 rooms, eight brands in one deal
24 Mar 2023 : Marriott International, Inc announced it has signed an agreement with Rua Al Madinah Holding Company to open eight hotels in the Holy City of Madinah in Saudi Arabia >>

Rotana focuses on its sustainable offerings across its hotels in the UAE and beyond
24 Mar 2023 : Rotana reinforces its commitment to reducing its impact on climate change, the group has implemented enhanced sustainable offerings across its properties in the UAE and beyond, as the region gets set to host the biggest climate change convention of the year, COP28, at Expo City Dubai in November 2023 >>

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The 7 Top Travel and Hospitality Trends to Look Out for in 2023: Part 2
Friday, 24th March 2023

In this second post of the series we look at the state of business travel, how the luxury hotel segment is faring, the rise of alternative lodging, and which regions are leading the way when it comes to the resurgent demand for travel >>

King Charles III’s Coronation: All You Need to Know and Royal Attractions to Visit
With the upcoming coronation of King Charles III set for May this year, many people are planning to travel to London for the event. Locals and visitors will line the streets between Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey to watch the Royal Processions.

If you are planning to visit during the coronation weekend, or at any time before or after, there are many royal attractions in London to explore >>

Growing your M&E Revenues in a Recovering Market
Exclusive Feature: To say that the meetings-and-events (M&E) industry was significantly disrupted by the pandemic would be an understatement >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of March 23, 2023
Chinese consumers booked 4 1/2x more flights in first 3 months of 2023, European hotel values rise and more >>