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Business travel begins to take off, but full recovery experiences further delays
Friday, 14th April 2023

Corporate travel spend will likely be smaller than pre-pandemic as US and European companies weigh ROI and sustainability goals amid ongoing flexible work arrangements and increased use of technology.

Travel buyers are renegotiating contracts with suppliers and balancing lower expected trip volumes with higher rates for hotel rooms and airfare >>

MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong & Macau 2023: 6 new addresses awarded a Bib Gourmand
14 Apr 2023 : A total of 72 food establishments are awarded a Bib Gourmand, with 65 in Hong Kong and seven in Macau, out of the 65 food establishments recognised with a Bib Gourmand in Hong Kong, six are new entrants >>

Accor to bring Mantis Collection to Madagascar
14 Apr 2023 : Accor announced plans to open Mantis Soanambo Hotel & Spa on Nosy Boraha (Ile Sainte-Marie) in Madagascar >>

Niche in the Outdoor Hospitality Sector
14 Apr 2023 : On this episode of Destination on the Left, Nicole Mahoney, from 'Break the Ice', talks with Todd Wynne-Parry, and does a deep dive into the developing outdoor hospitality sector >>

The grand opening of Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
14 Apr 2023 : Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is an incredible hotel that truly embodies the spirit of both the Virgin brand and the quirks and traits of Edinburgh’s beautiful Old Town – a place where people can come together to have fun, relax and enjoy all that this wonderful city has to offer >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Will Autonomous Lodging Properties Gain Traction in 2024?
Friday, 14th April 2023

The hospitality industry is changing quickly, and it’s exciting to see how new technology is transforming the way hotels operate.
One trend that’s gaining popularity but has yet to fully be embraced is the rise of autonomous lodging properties. These are properties that use innovative technology to offer guests more flexibility and convenience during their stay.

Now, you might wonder, what’s driving the rise of autonomous lodging properties? >>

This is How Companies are Reunifying Distributed Teams
One of the greatest challenges for companies where hybrid working has become the norm is how to bring workers together to collaborate.
Managers are thinking creatively to inspire workers as collaboration dips.

At the core of the issue are concerns about sharing ideas, which come from basic, usually random social interactions that happen naturally in offices >>

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