UAE in-destination spending set to soar high, how GenAI can enhance hotel wellness programs and more...

UAE in-destination spending set to soar high
Monday, 15th January 2024

The UAE's hotel sector experienced a significant revival in 2023 and with its luxurious accommodations attracting millions, the hotels have not only seen increased occupancy rates but also extended guest stays.

This has led to substantial earnings, marking a robust recovery. The airports, too, have witnessed a surge in passenger arrivals, indicating the nation's rising prominence as a global travel hub. The contribution of travel to the UAE's GDP underscores its vital role in the economy >>

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Four Seasons to open its second in Hangzhou, China
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IHG debuts HI Express brand in Islamabad, Pakistan
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How GenAI Can Enhance Hotel Wellness Programs
Monday, 15th January 2024

Generative AI as led by the lustrous ChatGPT is rightfully front and center in the news because there are seemingly endless possibilities for how these pretrained models built on large data sets can help speed up various processes at a hotel or enhance the guest experience.

But while it’s fun to bloviate in generalities about how the world will be transformed inside of five years as these algorithms pierce the veil of general intelligence >>

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