IHG strengthens regional footprint with first voco resort in the Middle East and Africa Region, Sustainable Aviation Fuels and more...

IHG strengthens regional footprint with first voco resort in the Middle East and Africa Region
Tuesday, 13th June 2023

IHG signed a Management Agreement with Akam Al Rajhi, a joint venture between AkamAlRajhi and Al Rajhi Saudi groups.

With this signing, IHG continues to expand their footprint across the MEA region and diversify their portfolio, as part of the company’s ambitious growth strategy >>

People who dwell on poor service more likely to spread the word online
13 Jun 2023 : People react to customer service failures in three ways, impacting on whether they share their experience online, according to new research which suggests that companies need to rethink how they respond to individual customers >>

Sustainable Aviation Fuels production set for growth but needs policy support to diversify sources
13 Jun 2023 : The IATA announced its expectation for overall renewable fuel production to reach an estimated capacity of at least 55 million tonnes by 2028 >>

Easier visas lead to tourism growth and increased GDP
13 Jun 2023 : Working in an advisory capacity with the US-based Abraham Accords Peace Institute, a series of measures were recommended aimed at the easing of bureaucratic visa procedures and reduction of barriers to entry to help boost the movement of tourists between Israel and its Arab neighbours >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Did the Headhunter Call You?
Tuesday, 13th June 2023

So, the headhunter called you? Yes.

The way we all link up on LinkedIn, Facebook, Line, and other business and social networks, it was just a matter of time before you too got the call.

It’s absolutely fine that you feel a sense of pride being sought after; on the other hand, you don’t want to run around the office with your arms up and let your supervisor and colleagues know who just called you >>

Middle East, North Africa Vulnerable to Rising Fiscal Risks
In an uncertain world, budget revenue and spending often end up far away from government plans.

Volatile growth, high universal subsidies, and loss-making state-owned enterprises expose many low- and middle-income economies in the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan to such fiscal risks >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of June 12, 2023
Strong tourism growth predicted for Asia Pacific in 2023 and continuing to 2025, the power and perils of the 'Artificial Hand' and more >>