Ennismore opens first all-inclusive resort in the Americas, Global business travel industry spending expected to hit a record in 2024 and more...

Ennismore opens first all-inclusive resort in the Americas
Monday, 9th September 2024

Opening on November 1st, SLS Playa Mujeres Cancún is the brand’s first step into the all- inclusive resort experience and introduces a new kind of all-inclusive to Mexico, offering guests an elevated and luxurious experience.

This signing also marks the first all- inclusive destination for Ennismore in the Americas as part of Ennismore’s rapid growth strategy in the all-inclusive market >>

Global business travel industry spending expected to hit a record in 2024
5 Sep 2024 : Boosted by economic stability, pent-up demand and recovery momentum, spending is projected to surpass $2 trillion by 2028 according to the latest GBTA Business Travel Index Report >>

INNSiDE by Meliá opens its first property in Portugal
6 Sep 2024 : This modern hotel has been fully renovated to offer the brand's most complete and innovative experience, enabling guests to blend leisure and business during their getaway seamlessly >>

Wyndham opens first Trademark Collection in South Korea
3 Sep 2024 : La Vie D’or Hotel and Resort debut expands Wyndham’s market presence across South Korea to over 30 hotels >>

New academies in collaboration with UN Tourism planned for Zambia and Zimbabwe
2 Sep 2024 : UN Tourism has announced a major step forward in its work to grow education and skills development in Africa with the establishment of the first collaborative Academies in the region >>

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Soft Brands – A Third Alternative
Monday, 9th September 2024

Affiliating with a brand provided access to a reservation system, loyal customers, communal marketing programs, a known identity among consumers, and a sense of stability within the finance and investment community. Brand affiliation, however, comes with costs.

Operating independently relieves owners from the burden of the franchise-related fees and gives owners and operators greater flexibility with regards to facilities, services, and operations >>

Ways Recruiters Try to Cheat You
Recruiters or criminals? Not sure what to call them, but whoever they are, it sure gives the recruitment profession a bad name >>

Google Provides More Insight Into Emerging Search Trends
Google’s launched an update to its 'Trending Now' tool, an element of Google Trends, which provides insight into the search terms that are seeing notable increases in search volume >>

Are Loyalty Programs Losing Their Edge?
Loyalty programs in the hospitality industry are undoubtedly effective marketing tools for attracting and retaining customers >>

Corporate Travel Industry Must Embrace Emerging Technology to Remain Competitive and Accelerate Growth
Report outlines the importance of technology in the business travel industry as a disruptor and enabler with artificial intelligence and blockchain at the top of the emerging technology list >>