MO Bali is set to open in 2027, UN Tourism promotes 'Brand Africa' and more...

MO Bali is set to open in 2027
Tuesday, 6th August 2024

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has announced that it will manage a luxurious hideaway resort with private residences located on Bali’s southern coast on the picturesque Bukit peninsula.

Crafted by Design Lab architects and renowned interior designer Jeffrey Wilkes, alongside the world-renowned landscaping expertise of Bill Bensley, this contemporary resort masterfully embraces its stunning vistas >>

Radisson Hotel Group expands its presence in Egypt
6 Aug 2024 : Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the opening of Radisson Residences, Cairo Heliopolis located in the heart of Egypt’s vibrant capital in the famous Heliopolis district and the first Radisson Residences in Cairo >>

UN Tourism promotes 'Brand Africa' to unlock investments
6 Aug 2024 : UN Tourism has united its Member States to focus on promoting 'Brand Africa' and exploring new opportunities for growth and diversification across the region >>

SITA will be installing its passenger verification and check-in in Shanghai Pudong International Airport
6 Aug 2024 : Passengers will enjoy quicker, more autonomous check-ins using SITA’s passenger common use self-service technology >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Blended Travel as a Huge Growth Opportunity
Tuesday, 6th August 2024

Call it bleisure or hybrid travel; then look at emerging segments like the work-from-anywhere digital nomads or workcations.

Overall, the hotel industry for the rest of the 2020s will see a demise of the days of wholly separated meeting and events (M&E) and leisure travel segments, giving away to a mixture of the two as travel becomes more experiential and purposeful >>

What Does Gold Standard Sustainable Development Look Like?
When cities host large-scale events that draw global crowds, the carbon emissions from constructing new buildings and updating old infrastructure can be staggering >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of August 05, 2024
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