Resilience and reinvention are part of business travel’s DNA, tourism legacy of the Paris 2024 Olympic and more...

Resilience and reinvention are part of business travel’s DNA
Thursday, 10th April 2025

Five years ago this month, the world was just beginning to realize the seriousness of what would become a many-months-long global pandemic.

Today, business travel has largely rebounded, with global spending projected to reach a record $1.63 trillion USD in 2025. Yet challenges remain – and new ones appear regularly. History shows that every disruption leads to transformation, and our industry has emerged smarter and more intentional >>

Rosewood Hotel Group continues global portfolio expansion across three continents
10 Apr 2025 : Rosewood Hotel Group marks the debut of properties in Japan, the Netherlands, and Qatar, alongside the introduction of the first standalone Rosewood Residence in the United States and new launches in China, Mexico, and the United Kingdom >>

PolyU study recommends creating integrated tourism cluster brand for the Greater Bay Area
10 Apr 2025 : Tourism is considered a key industry in the Greater Bay Area (GBA), which sets its sights on becoming a world-leading destination >>

The tourism legacy of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games: A boost for France
10 Apr 2025 : Paris 2024 set a new standard for Olympic Games that honors tradition while championing inclusivity and sustainability, the Games provided a unique opportunity to showcase France's rich heritage and strengthened its image as a must-visit destination >>

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What is Hospitality’s Role in an Age of Disruption?
Thursday, 10th April 2025

Younger, affluent (but not wealthy) consumers are driving growth in the luxury travel industry. According to a 2024 McKinsey report, one third of spending in the U.S. luxury leisure travel market came from travelers who aren’t millionaires; that segment is expected to grow at an annual rate of 5% through 2028 >>

Outlook on Design Trends 2025
In 2025, a growing focus on people experience, sustainability and advanced technology will influence approaches to design of workplace, retail, and mixed-use development >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of April 09, 2025
Raffles to debut in Italy on the shores of Lake Como, Global Hotel Alliance expands global footprint and more >>