UN Tourism elects a female Secretary-General, Hyatt launches a new collection brand and more...

UN Tourism elects a female Secretary-General
Monday, 2nd June 2025

In a decisive and historic election, Shaika Al Nowais of the United Arab Emirates has been elected as the new Secretary-General of the United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourism), marking a new era of leadership and reform for the global tourism body >>

The Indian Hotels Company enters luxury wildlife hospitality in South Africa
2 Jun 2025 : The Indian Hotels Company announced the signing of three luxury wildlife lodges under its iconic Taj brand in the Balule Game Reserve, Kruger National Park in South Africa >>

Hyatt launches a new collection brand, Unscripted by Hyatt
1 Jun 2025 : Hyatt grows net rooms by 10.5% to last year as of the end of the first quarter 2025 with momentum in Essentials, Lifestyle and Luxury portfolio growth, branded residential demand, and more >>

Digital Travel Summit 2025 - September 2025
1 Jun 2025 : Join 250+ digital travel and marketing leaders from top brands like Hopper, Tripadvisor, Marriott, and Priceline for two days of strategy, innovation, and connection >>

Marriott signs to debut the St. Regis brand in Costa Rica
31 May 2025 : The development of this visionary project, which will span 20 hectares on the Gulf of Papagayo in the Guanacaste region, is expected to begin in July of this year, with a planned opening in early 2027 >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

AI Can’t Give Hugs: The Human Element That Technology Cannot Replace
Monday, 2nd June 2025

Throughout my career in strategic communications, I’ve witnessed many technological revolutions that promised to transform human connection.

Yet none has provoked such soul-searching as generative artificial intelligence—specifically, AI agents designed to simulate human relationships >>

Hotel Email Marketing: The Ultimate Guide for Hoteliers
Despite the buzz around social media and messaging apps, email marketing continues to be a revenue and loyalty-building powerhouse.

Email isn’t just surviving, it’s thriving. Today, there are 4.4 billion email users worldwide, expected to reach nearly 4.9 billion by 2027. What’s really impressive? >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of May 30, 2025
The UAE's boldest move toward luxury, gaming, and global influence, from Orient Express train & hotel to new horizons and more >>