Luxury brands flock to Bangkok as a safe haven for growth amid challenges in China and more...

Luxury brands flock to Bangkok
Monday, 3rd February 2025

Global luxury brands are recently flocking to Bangkok, Thailand, amid a slowdown in consumption and economic recession in China, luxury brands are experiencing a decline in sales, while Thailand is gaining attention as an alternative market >>

Ennismore to open over 20 hotels and over 35 F&B destinations
3 Feb 2025 : Breaking the mould and setting a new benchmark for lifestyle and leisure experiences, this year’s openings mark significant milestones in the group’s global growth >>

Europe hotel transaction news - February 03, 2025
3 Feb 2025 : Hotel news and transactions from around the European region: Remake acquires four B&B Hotels in Poland, FBD Hotels & Resorts acquires Grand Hotel Malahide in Ireland and more >>

Hilton and Calm partner to address wellness demand
2 Feb 2025 : Hilton and Calm announced an exclusive partnership that addresses consumers’ increasing preference for wellness >>

Minor signs JV in Japan for entry into luxury market
31 Jan 2025 : Minor International Public Company Limited and Royal Holdings are proud to announce a strategic partnership, the partnership marks Minor Hotels’ entry into Japan’s dynamic luxury and lifestyle hotel market >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Is Differentiated Hotel Pricing Based on the Geographic Location Viable?
Monday, 3rd February 2025

Is offering differentiated hotel pricing based on the geographic location of the guest a viable revenue management approach?

SFGate found out that the most popular hotel booking sites raise their prices substantially when people living in San Francisco and the surrounding Bay Area use these online booking platforms, compared to users browsing from less affluent cities, like Phoenix and Kansas City >>

From Ideas to Impact: How to Implement Your Strategy Effectively
So many businesses have great strategies, but they can still fail if the implementation plan isn't effective, why do strategies fail so often? >>

Guests Have Far Fewer Staff Interactions, Therefore Each One Is That Much More Important!
As technology has crept into the cycle of guest service, today’s guests have far fewer conversations with hotel staff >>

Digital Workers Are Coming to a Hotel Near You!
Recently, a panel of hospitality technology experts discussed the very timely question 'Digital Workers in Hospitality – What Does the Future Hold?' >>