Global business travel and events costs expected to remain elevated, developing a glamping retreat and more...

Global business travel and events costs expected to remain elevated
Friday, 11th August 2023

Global business travel and events costs are set to climb higher through the remainder of 2023 and into 2024, albeit at a much more moderate pace than the exceptionally steep increases seen in 2022.

Rising fuel prices, labor shortages, and supply chain challenges, coupled with red hot demand, caused travel prices to skyrocket in 2022 – far surpassing some of the increases outlined in last year's forecast.

Lingering economic uncertainty and a gradual easing of supply-side constraints are expected to result in more subdued price increases over the next 12-18 months >>

Hyatt and Hongkong Land plan for Hyatt Centric Chengdu
11 Aug 2023 : The lifestyle hotel is set to open in 2025 in the city’s iconic upscale commercial complex, the Ring Chengdu >>

Mama Shelter Liverpool will open in the George Henry Lee Building following a £25 million redevelopment
11 Aug 2023 : Ennismore and Landlab have entered exclusive negotiations to bring the flamboyant Paris-based Mama Shelter to Liverpool >>

Morocco’s tourism industry booms in 2023
8 Aug 2023 : Morocco’s tourism sector is experiencing a remarkable comeback as the country reports a record-breaking 92% increase in tourist arrivals at its borders during the first half of 2023 >>

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Some Basic Pointers for Developing a Glamping Retreat
Friday, 11th August 2023

This article provides some basic pointers for Landowners who have sites in pristine natural locations, who may want to examine the Glamping opportunity and plan the development of a Luxury Retreat aimed at affluent travellers.

At first, research should be undertaken to learn about the site’s history, the surrounding area, its landscape, flora and fauna, its sounds, smells, and any other sensory elements plus any specific local cultural nuances, to be able to develop a unique sense of place. This research can assist with the development of experience programming and the Retreat's story >>

Features to Look for in a Benchmark Tool for the Hotel Industry
As revenue managers, it’s likely you are always on the hunt for strategies that can give both your revenue a boost and your hotel a competitive edge over similar properties in your market >>

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