Unstoppable India, Emirates and Etihad partner to boost UAE tourism and more...

Unstoppable India
Monday, 8th May 2023

Data indicates strong growth potential with domestic travel already above 100% of pre-pandemic levels, and international quickly catching up, alongside major investments in the Indian travel marketplace.

India is a fast-growing country with a population of more than 1.4 billion, and according to the United Nation’s (UN) latest report, has recently surpassed China as the world’s most populated country.

India has also been predicted to overtake Germany to become the world’s third biggest travel and tourism country by the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Economic Impact Research >>

Emirates and Etihad partner to boost UAE tourism
8 May 2023 : Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their interline agreement and provide travellers additional itinerary options when visiting the UAE >>

Mohari Hospitality investment firm completes its acquisition of Tao Group Hospitality
7 May 2023 : 'Welcoming Tao Group to our portfolio is a major strategic milestone for Mohari and we're excited about the prospects for the combined business and the transformational potential of our partnership,' said Mark Scheinberg, Founder and Principal, Mohari >>

IHG signs MOU with the Saudi Tourism Authority to accelerate growth of tourism sector in the Kingdom
6 May 2023 : IHG has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) at the Arabian Travel Market 2023 >>

The Armani Group, Tadao Ando and Arada announce the Armani Beach Residences Palm Jumeirah in Dubai
8 May 2023 : The Armani Group is pleased to announce a new partnership between Armani/Casa Interior Design Studio and UAE-based master developer Arada for the design of the residential units, common areas and amenities for an ultra-luxury new addition to Dubai’s skyline, Armani Beach Residences Palm Jumeirah >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Things Businesspeople Should Know Before Visiting China
Monday, 8th May 2023

With China’s borders finally open, foreign businesspeople are returning en masse. May and June and then September to early-November are typically the busiest periods for visits aligning with trade shows and the milder weather windows.

So we thought now was a good time to give some tips for visitors to make sure their stay is as valuable as it can be >>

Turning Up the Dial Knob on Hotel AI
With the dawn of ChatGPT and others of its ilk, the two of us have remarked upon how this chic AI’s acronym (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) shares its letters with another more-seasoned GPT term – General Purpose Technology >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of May 05, 2023
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