45 absolutely awesome hotels opening soon in Saudi, is the workforce ready for reinvention? and more...

45 absolutely awesome hotels opening soon in Saudi
Tuesday, 15th August 2023

There are so many new hotels opening in Saudi Arabia, which means even more options for your next holiday in the Kingdom.

And these aren’t just any hotels. These new Saudi Arabia hotels are giga-project poised to be destinations proper. Are you packing your bags yet? Here are the most exciting new hotels opening in Saudi Arabia that we can’t wait to check into >>

Tourism recovery in Asia Pacific - August 2023
15 Aug 2023 : Various destinations in Asia Pacific showed strong recovery, including the increasing number of Chinese travellers >>

IHG expands presence in the UAE
15 Aug 2023 : Signing of voco Sharjah marks the company’s debut in the Emirate and will offer premium hospitality experiences to guests visiting the city >>

Aspirational consumers pull back, driving down luxury
14 Aug 2023 : The leading global luxury brands showed topline gains for the first half of the year, despite a drop in sales in the US, where aspirational consumers are stretched thin and have cut back on indulgent purchases >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Is the Workforce Ready for Reinvention?
Tuesday, 15th August 2023

Asia Pacific is known as an economic powerhouse, home to both advanced and rapidly emerging economies, its growth rate has seen the region play a pivotal role in shaping the global economy. But how it has grown to date, is not how it will grow in the future >>

Does The World Need Any More Hotel Brands?
Can there really be endless salami-sliced segmentation where each brand can differentiate and stand out from the competition?

Hotels are a parity-led product: every hotel has a lobby, comfortable rooms, and enticing restaurants. If your only point of difference is a nice new bed, you will not make a significant brand impact and will quickly find yourself in a price war to the bottom >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of August 11, 2023
Global business travel and events costs expected to remain elevated, developing a glamping retreat and more >>