Boutique hotels market to reach $18B by 2033, EU airports required to restore 100ml hand luggage rule and more...

Boutique hotels market to reach $18B by 2033
Tuesday, 13th August 2024

Boutique hotels will see more advancements in technological integration, which will improve visitor experiences while preserving a customized touch.

One of the main factors driving the boutique hotel industry's expansion is the shift in consumer preferences toward customized and distinctive travel experiences. With their own appeal and personalized services, boutique hotels are well-positioned to meet the demands of guests who are seeking authenticity and local immersion >>

EU airports required to restore 100ml hand luggage rule
13 Aug 2024 : European airports have been informed that they will have to reinforce the 100ml rule on liquid containers being taken onboard aircraft from 1 September >>

Ascott unveils a brand refresh of The Unlimited Collection
13 Aug 2024 : Ascott has more than tripled its portfolio under The Unlimited Collection to 11 properties across Asia, Europe and the Middle East over the past year >>

Grand Hyatt Kunming opens in China's 'Spring City'
13 Aug 2024 : Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced the opening of Grand Hyatt Kunming, marking the debut of the Grand Hyatt brand in the heart of China’s scenic southern Yunnan province >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

What Will Be The Impact on Hospitality of The Antitrust Ruling Against Google?
Tuesday, 13th August 2024

Last week, a federal judge ruled that Google was illegally maintaining monopoly over Internet search and was using its dominance to squash the competition.

Before I opinion on what would be the ramifications by this antitrust ruling on the hospitality industry, let me ask the following question: What do WebCrawler, Yahoo Search, LookSmart, Alta Vista, Lycos, Excite, Dogpile, Inktomi, Ask Jeeves, Alltheweb, Caffeine and Apple Search have in common? >>

The Mille Club: Luxury Demands the Unexpected
With price points in the $1,000 range and great nominal margins, properties can use their imagination to reinforce their brand equity and enhance the guest’s product appreciation.

But make no mistake, the competition at the luxury and ultraluxury levels is just as fierce as ever; it’s often not the case of ‘can’ use so much as ‘must’ use their imaginations. Rates and packages must be competitive, but so must service levels, amenities and on-site programming to ensure lasting success >>

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