Queensland tourism's bold 20-year vision for the future, Meliá to double its Italian portfolio and more...

Queensland tourism's bold 20-year vision for the future
Wednesday, 4th June 2025

Destination 2045 is an ambitious plan for Queensland's tourism future, leveraging opportunities for the lead up and legacy of the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

The plan will deliver 45 new ecotourism experiences, make Queensland the events capital, attract new flight connections, and streamline regulation for industry >>

Four Seasons plans for hotel and residences in Charleston
4 Jun 2025 : Four Seasons, in partnership with Strategic Property Partners, announce plans for a new luxury hotel and private residences in Charleston, South Carolina with expected completion in 2028 >>

Meliá to double its Italian portfolio
4 Jun 2025 : The company strengthens its Mediterranean footprint with the addition of Hotel Corte Rosada, Affiliated by Meliá, in Alghero >>

Marriott celebrates 50 years in Europe, Middle East & Africa
4 Jun 2025 : From one hotel in Amsterdam in 1975, to a portfolio of 1,300 properties in 80 countries and territories in 2025 >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Food for Thought: Is Traditional Search Dead?
Wednesday, 4th June 2025

A recent post on LinkedIn declared the end of the search engines as we know them, the list even declared 'RIP Search.

This is in tune with an avalanche of recent headlines arguing that traditional search is dead due to the rise of AI Search via the generative AI platforms ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, etc.

Some experts herald the end of Google's monopoly on search and claim that traditional search marketing is becoming obsolete, but let’s not get carried away >>

Communication Trends 2025
What Communications Professionals need to keep in mind this year: Navigating an era defined by global uncertainties, effective communication has never been more critical.

A recent panel discussion highlights key takeaways for communication professionals reflecting on a year shaped by political turbulence and an ever-increasing demand for rapid, strategic responses >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of June 03, 2025
Experiences Can Raise Hotel RevPAR by 55%, Shanghai’s legendary Peace Hotel is set to be transformed to a Raffles Hotel and more >>