China's 2024 Labor Day sees 77% rise in outbound travel transactions, Motel 6 appoints Garfield as first-ever Chief Pet Officer and more...

China's 2024 Labor Day sees 77% rise in outbound travel transactions
Monday, 6th May 2024

Outbound travel transactions via Alipay saw a 77% increase year-on-year with total spending up by 10% . Top destinations are Hong Kong SAR, Japan, Macao SAR, Korea, the United States, and Thailand. Inbound tourism witnessed a 700% spike year-on-year in Alipay spending by international travelers in the Chinese mainland >>

Motel 6 appoints Garfield as first-ever Chief Pet Officer
6 May 2024 : Famous tabby has transformed Garfield-themed rooms in select locations across the US; offers fans a chance to attend the world premiere of The Garfield Movie in Hollywood >>

Accor opened 53 hotels in Q1, 2024, 8% RevPAR increase
3 May 2024 : The first quarter of 2024 once again demonstrates the strength of hotel demand in all Accor Group regions and segments >>

Kerzner accelerates growth of its new SIRO brand
2 May 2024 : Following the successful launch of the inaugural hotel under its ground-breaking new brand, SIRO, Kerzner International, an independent developer and operator of hospitality and residential properties, is proud to announce the signing of two new SIRO hotels >>

SITA unveils latest evolution in total airport management
1 May 2024 : Launch of the new AI-powered platform follows a successful demonstration in 2023 with Canada’s Greater Toronto Airports Authority >>

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A New Approach to Hotel Management Fees
Monday, 6th May 2024

In the ever-evolving hospitality industry, the question of how to effectively compensate hotel operators remains crucial. While the basic premise of paying managers for their management skills holds true, the prevalent incentive fee structures may no longer adequately align with market realities, particularly for owners >>

It's Still a Seller's Market, But Don't Get Greedy
In response to the post-pandemic demand surge and faced with constricted inventory due to labor shortages, rising supply costs, and other challenges, hoteliers pushed their prices back to pre-pandemic levels in record time >>

8 Tips for Not Looking Old in Your Resume (Age Discrimination)
If you are older than 50 you may already have felt the pain, anger, and disappointment of being discriminated against because of your age >>