Co-Living Group HOMA raises funds for Thailand expansion, Expedia Group launches new loyalty program and more...

Co-Living Group HOMA raises funds for Thailand expansion
Tuesday, 18th July 2023

In partnership with KBank Private Banking and UOB Asset Management Thailand, growing co-living group HOMA has closed a private equity raise of USD 34 million.

The mutual fund was marketed to institutional and high-net-worth investors in Thailand. The proceeds from this capital raising will support HOMA’s commitment to introducing more affordable rental housing projects in Thailand while generating attractive returns to its investors >>

Expedia Group launches new loyalty program, One Key
18 Jul 2023 : This new loyalty program unifies the company's three flagship travel brands of Expedia®, Hotels,com® and Vrbo®, and marks the first time a major online vacation rental platform will have a loyalty program >>

The Collective by Kerten Hospitality
18 Jul 2023 : Kerten Hospitality launches 'The Collective by Kerten Hospitality' in collaboration with the Saudi Ministry of Tourism >>

Hard Rock plans new Hard Rock Hotel Algarve in Portugal
18 Jul 2023 : The new development will be located near the gorgeous sands in Praia do Vau, Portimão, further expanding the iconic brand's global reach >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Sleep-Friendly Hotel Design Always Starts with the Bed
Tuesday, 18th July 2023

It’s said that the average person spends a third of their life in bed, so wouldn’t it make sense to optimize this time by getting the best sleep experience possible?

As sleep science gains in popularity, this behavioral gap presents a hugely lucrative opportunity for hotel brands to provide guests with a far better sleeping experience than they would ever dream of getting at home, and then charging appropriately for it >>

Weighing the Pros and Cons of Monitoring Remote Workers: 5 Tips for Employers
Remote and hybrid work arrangements continue to reshape the way employers approach performance management, and many organizations are turning to technology to help supervise offsite workers >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of July 17, 2023
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