Unlocking the investment potential in Saudi Arabia’s hotel industry, Wellness tourism emerges as new holiday trend in China and more...

Unlocking the investment potential in Saudi Arabia’s hotel industry
Friday, 9th May 2025

Saudi Arabia's tourism industry is experiencing unprecedented growth, with the country emerging as a top performer in the Middle East and Africa region.

This report explores the transformative impact of the National Tourism Strategy, launched in 2016, which has already surpassed its initial GDP contribution targets >>

Wellness tourism emerges as new holiday trend in China
9 May 2025 : During the May Day holiday, wellness tourism gained popularity as a fresh alternative to traditional travel options like cross-border trips and city sightseeing >>

Hyatt’s luxury portfolio to grow in Argentina
9 May 2025 : New hotel in The Unbound Collection by Hyatt will introduce travelers to Argentina’s wine region, set alongside vineyards with remarkable views of the Andes Mountains >>

IHG continues expansion in Australia's Queensland
9 May 2025 : IHG is excited to announce a partnership with Luxora Hotels to return the globally recognised Holiday Inn brand to Townsville, continuing the expansion of IHG’s Queensland estate >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Silo Culture Is Costing Hotels Real Revenue. Here’s What No One Wants to Admit
Friday, 9th May 2025

One of the most expensive things in hospitality isn’t bad service or a broken AC, it’s internal silos and it’s killing revenue.

Marketing launches promos based on calendar dates and not pace reports. E-Commerce runs Meta campaigns and website banners without knowing what segments Revenue is trying to yield.

Sales builds “irresistible” packages that undercut BAR and throw distribution into chaos. Revenue gets blamed when rates feel inconsistent or don’t convert. And Operations? They’re left handling a frustrated guest whose expectations were never aligned with reality >>

Technology Isn't Replacing Human Touch in Hotels, It's Enhancing It
Walk into almost any discussion about the future of hospitality, and you'll likely encounter a familiar tension: the perceived conflict between technology and the quintessential 'human touch' >>

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