AccorInvest is changes name and becoming Essendi, Raffles announces Mexico’s Los Cabos region and more...

AccorInvest is changes name and becoming Essendi
Thursday, 1st May 2025

This change completes the transformation initiated in 2020 to make Essendi the European leader in responsible hospitality. This new identity embodies the group's ambition: to actively contribute to a more sustainable and higher-performing hotel industry.

The group has refocused its portfolio on the most profitable assets in Europe, in the economy and mid-range segments, while optimizing the value of its hotels through dynamic asset management >>

Raffles announced plans to bring the storied brand to Mexico’s Los Cabos region
1 May 2025 : Raffles Estera East Cape Resort & Residences, created in partnership with ONE Development Group, is slated to debut in 2029, expanding Raffles’ presence in North America and marking the global luxury hospitality leader’s first resort in the region >>

More details about electric device searches at US borders
1 May 2025 : What you need to know: Business travelers, HR and immigration professionals and visa holders must understand how to protect sensitive information and minimize risk with US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) authorized to search electronic devices at ports of entry >>

Tourist satisfaction index provides comprehensive analysis to enhance Hong Kong tourism service quality
1 May 2025 : As tourism, one of the major pillars of the Hong Kong economy, gradually recovers from the pandemic, the government has planned a series of measures to promote the all-round development of the tourism industry >>

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Identity Crisis in the European MICE Market
Thursday, 1st May 2025

Hotels operating in the MICE market have traditionally been obsessed with processes and churning out proposals. But for hoteliers to Find and Grow the MICE segment, first you need to understand data and market trends to define your identity in this sector.

Ultimately, knowing the market demand and your clients translates into a stronger kind of success >>

The World is Not Short on Capital. It Is Short on Conviction
The hospitality industry, particularly in the United States, is at an inflection point; economic indicators are flashing caution, sentiment is softening, and the easy growth of the past few years is giving way to a more sobering reality >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of April 30, 2025
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