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The Americas and Asia Pacific show growth in hotel pipeline activity
Thursday, 1st August 2024

Two of the world regions, the Americas and Asia Pacific, showed a year-over-year increase in hotel pipeline activity at the end of the second quarter.

China leads the Asia Pacific region, while the US has the most rooms in construction in the region. After the US, Mexico, Canada and Brazil have the highest number of rooms in construction >>

InterContinental brand returns to the Philippines
1 Aug 2024 : IHG announces the return of InterContinental Hotels & Resorts – the world’s first and largest international luxury hotel brand – to the Philippines in a franchise agreement with Hann Philippines Inc >>

Hotel Destinations Southeast Asia 2024
1 Aug 2024 : Outlook: Tourism recovery in Southeast Asia expected by end 2024, yet improvement in trading performance likely to soften >>

Cambria Hotels continue expansion across the US
1 Aug 2024 : Located in cities and sought-after vacation destinations, Cambria Hotels offers guests an upscale stay and award-winning satisfaction perfect for a summer getaway >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Robotics, Hotels and Storytelling
Thursday, 1st August 2024

With rapid technological progress and a renewed emphasis on health and safety in the wake of COVID-19, more and more Chinese hotels are relying on robotics to facilitate customer service provision.

Yet we still know little about how such service robots influence customers’ brand experience – a critical determinant of hotels’ growth and profitability in today’s highly competitive market >>

When GMs Refuse to Change: The Fast Track to Hotel Failure
The success of a hotel business hinges on a delicate balance of strategic insight and operational excellence, and while luxurious amenities and prime locations can attract guests, the true drivers of sustained success lie deeper >>

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