Hotel operators’ sentiment survey 2024-2025, Four Seasons expands in Ras Al Khaimah - UAE and more...

Hotel operators’ sentiment survey 2024-2025
Friday, 7th February 2025

Asia Pacific hotels: Realms in contrast.

Sentiment in general is more positive for 2025 as a majority of respondents expect results to be increasing marginally Y-o-Y. Outperforming markets should remain frontrunners in 2025 with an anticipated continuation of momentum, while others are anticipating a limited - yet certain growth - in both revenue and GOP >>

Four Seasons adds resort and residences in the UAE
7 Feb 2025 : Four Seasons announce plans for a new beach Resort and Private Residences as part of the flagship 400 hectare (1,000-acre) master-planned waterfront destination – Mina, Ras Al Khaimah >>

New technologies and sustainable solutions for tomorrow’s travel industry
7 Feb 2025 : The ITB Innovators platform continues to grow and puts the industry's pioneers centre stage and this year sees the presentation of 21 groundbreaking innovations – from hotel revenue management tools and virtual assistants to projects promoting agritourism in Albania >>

IHG unveils experiential HI Express public space design
7 Feb 2025 : Holiday Inn Express Generation 5 to roll out across Europe, Middle East, Asia & Africa (EMEAA), stylish and flexible concept satisfies diverse needs of guests and owners in multiple markets >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Does the AI Act Adequately Allocate Responsibilities along the Value Chain for High-Risk Systems?
Friday, 7th February 2025

The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act regulates high-risk systems by allocating responsibilities to designated actors throughout the systems’ value chain.

In this article, we discuss the allocation of these responsibilities and argue that while the Act’s linear approach promotes compliance and accountability at each stage of the systems’ design, development, and deployment, it also has notable limitations that could pose risks to individuals >>

2040: Baseline, Boom or Bust?
As we enter an era of rapid transformation and unprecedented challenges, it is essential for travel managers, meeting & event planners, and corporate decision-makers to look ahead and frame our current strategic thinking with a clear vision of the future >>

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