Key Asia Pacific hotel markets surpassed 2019 profitability levels in March, Meliá announces 4 projects in Cuba and more...

Key Asia Pacific hotel markets surpassed 2019 profitability levels in March
Wednesday, 10th May 2023

Further supporting recovery around the region, a majority of Asia Pacific’s key hotel markets surpassed their 2019 levels in gross operating profit per available room (GOPPAR) >>

Etihad takes comfort to the next level with new seats
10 May 2023 : Etihad to take delivery of three new Boeing 787 Dreamliners in Q3 2023, new best-in-class interiors featuring Business suites with privacy doors >>

Meliá announces 4 projects in Cuba
10 May 2023 : The new Meliá Trinidad Peninsula and Sol Caribe Beach are also due to open this season on the island, which expects to welcome 3+ million tourists this year >>

Dusit Hotels and Resorts welcomes three new hotels
10 May 2023 : Dusit Hotels and Resorts under Dusit International is set to expand its global and domestic footprint by opening three hotels within the next 30 days – including two new properties in Bangkok and its first hotel in Japan >>

IHG changes CEO after 6 years
5 May 2023 : InterContinental Hotels Group announces that Keith Barr will step down from his role as CEO and from the IHG Board. Keith will be succeeded by Elie Maalouf, a member of IHG’s Board and Executive Committee, who has led IHG’s Americas business as regional CEO >>

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Generative AI and sustainability are driving investment in the tourism technology segment
Wednesday, 10th May 2023

Advances in artificial intelligence are facilitating trip planning for travellers, as well as the automation of refunds, back-office processes and content creation.

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) and environmental, social and governance (ESG) activities are attracting the highest levels of investment in travel technology at present, according to innovation specialist, Plug and Play >>

Understanding Transgender Workers’ Rights
Employers should review their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and anti-discrimination policies as federal and state laws protecting transgender workers continue to take shape. A legal update and 3 best practices for employers to create an inclusive environment >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of May 09, 2023
Global travel & tourism catapults into 2023 says WTTC, business travel planning tips for 2023 and more >>