Tourism in Africa could boost continent’s economy, One&Only open in Athens and more...

Tourism in Africa could boost continent’s economy
Thursday, 23rd November 2023

African sector expected to grow 6.5% per year over the next decade, Travel & Tourism could contribute US$350BN to the regional economy. The sector is also essential for employment, providing livelihoods to 25 million people, equating to 5.6% of all the jobs in the region >>

One&Only Aesthesis open in Athens
22 Nov 2023 : A glamorous coastal destination revives the mid-century style of the Athenian Riviera and heralding a return to the golden days of the Athenian Riviera, One&Only Aesthesis has welcomed its first guests on 11 November, 2023 >>

Record-high counts in China’s hotel construction pipeline
22 Nov 2023 : At the end of the quarter, China’s total construction pipeline reached a record high of 3,720 projects with 686,017 rooms, up 3% by projects and unchanged by rooms year-over-year (YOY) >>

PATA Signs MOU with the ICCA
22 Nov 2023 : The Pacific Asia Travel Association has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Congress and Convention Association, becoming dedicated partners in establishing meaningful connections between the two organisations >>

Tourism recovery in Asia Pacific - November 2023
21 Nov 2023 : Overall, the growth of visitor arrivals in key markets slowed down in September and in terms of monthly recovery, Japan reached 96% recovery of 2019 levels, followed by Cambodia’s 94% and Macau’s 83% >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

What Hilton's 2024 Travel Trends Report Means for Your Hotel
Thursday, 23rd November 2023

Today, it's common for travelers to extend their stays and explore secondary markets for meetings and events. Surprisingly, over a third of Gen Z and Millennial business travelers now plan to combine business with pleasure, while 24% of global business travelers intend to bring along a friend or family member on their trips next year.

To cater to this evolving demand, offer flexible and dynamic workspaces. Consider converting areas within your hotel into coworking spaces with high-speed internet, ergonomic furniture, and tech amenities >>

The Economic Case for Foundation Model Regulation
The EU AI Act’s foundation model regulation faces criticism motivated by economic concerns around the future of foundation model development in Europe >>

The Employee Hierarchy of Needs
Last week, I introduced you to The Customer Hierarchy of Needs based on Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, this week, we focus on our employees >>

As Travel Surges, How Do We Drive Down Risk at the Border?
Identifying risk as early and as far from the border as possible is one of the most complex challenges governments face in their duty to protect the nation >>