Fed up with overtourism: hotspots impose bans, fines, taxes, industry faces mixed fortunes and more...

Fed up with overtourism: hotspots impose bans, fines, taxes
Thursday, 3rd August 2023

Forbes published a very provocative article summarizing the negative effects of overtourism and European governments’ measures and regulations fighting it. Overtourism has become a more serious problem than what many tourism professionals think.

Pent-up demand due to the pandemic and three years of travel restrictions, growing middle class and disposable income will only exacerbate the problem in the years to come >>

Industry faces rising costs and varied demand
3 Aug 2023 : The global hotel industry is experiencing mixed fortunes as it navigates the post-pandemic landscape >>

Hyatt expands the Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand
3 Aug 2023 : The new lifestyle hotel, formerly a 21c Museum Hotel, charms travelers and the OKC community with its rich history, steadfast spirit and moments that inspire >>

European hotel transactions news
3 Aug 2023 : Hotel news and transactions from around the European region: KSL Capital Partners acquires a majority stake in Sereno Hotels, Porto, Portugal and more >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Thinking About a Brand Refresh? Here's Some Inspiration.
Thursday, 3rd August 2023

A strong brand is crucial if you want to stand out in a competitive market, build trust and recognition, ensure consistency in guest experiences, and foster emotional connections. But where do you start? Branding begins with research >>

Overcome the Worst Facilitation Fears of Introverts (and Everyone Else)
Some of us thrive in our role as meeting facilitator. For many others, especially those who tend to be introverted, this role can be intimidating at best and excruciating at worst.

But it doesn’t have to be this way. If anything, those who tend to be thoughtful and reflective (read: introverts) typically make much better listeners, a key quality of a terrific facilitator, especially when visual cues are hard to come by >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of August 02, 2023
Consumers to spend 28% more on travel over the next 12 months, Dubai launches Sustainable Tourism Stamp and more >>