Alipay partners with OTAs to boost China's inbound tourism, Saudi Arabia buys stake in Rocco Forte Hotels and more...

Alipay partners with OTAs to boost China's inbound tourism
Friday, 15th December 2023

Alipay has partnered with top online travel agencies, including Trip,com and Tuniu to launch selected tour packages and travel guide on the Alipay app for international tourists traveling to China.

The first batch of the launch includes a total of 20 packages aimed at helping international tourists navigate their travels in China >>

Saudi Arabia buys stake in Rocco Forte Hotels
15 Dec 2023 : The deal is for a significant minority stake, leaving majority ownership and control with the Forte family >>

Wine war erupts in Italy
15 Dec 2023 : Abruzzo is the latest battleground for Italy's wine industr, recently, Italy's Ministry of Agriculture has accepted the request to reintroduce the synonym "Cordisco" into the National Vine Register >>

Accor opens 5 hotels across Asia
15 Dec 2023 : Accor announces the openings of five distinctive properties across Asia, showcasing the Group’s commitment to providing diverse and unforgettable experiences for travellers >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

There’s a Difference Between Creating a Brand and Executing One
Friday, 15th December 2023

Most owners and management companies don’t specialize in brand development. So naturally, they hire the job out to external agencies to create their brand for them.

But in order to create an effective hotel or F&B brand, you must understand hotel operations - and that’s one of the major benefits an in-house marketing team can provide >>

Goodbye 2023, Hello 2024: Travel Leaders Set Trends and Predictions (Part 1)
As we enter the last weeks of 2023, we ask our community of travel leaders to share their reflections of the year and their outlook for the coming one in this series of trends and predictions for 2024 >>

Labor Board Highlights Priorities for the New Year: 5 Key Takeaways for Employers
Many employers had trouble keeping up with the dizzying pace of new directives from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in 2023 >>