Barcelona hotel market is going from strength to strength, Asia Pacific tourism to near 800 million visitors by 2027 and more...

Barcelona hotel market is going from strength to strength
Friday, 27th June 2025

Barcelona, the capital of Spain’s Catalonia region, is famed for its distinctive architecture, rich cultural heritage and vibrant atmosphere.

In 2024, Catalonia outpaced the national economy with a 3.6% growth in GDP (compared to Spain’s 3.2%) with tourism remaining a key driver, contributing around 14.0% of Barcelona’s GDP >>

Asia Pacific tourism to near 800 million visitors by 2027 amid uncertain global landscape
27 Jun 2025 : Amid mounting global challenges – including ongoing geopolitical conflicts, economic uncertainty, currency volatility, and the intensifying negative sentiments of locals towards mass tourism – this updated report offers valuable insights into how Asia Pacific's tourism industry can remain competitive, resilient, and forward-looking >>

UK to investigate Google’s search services
27 Jun 2025 : Investigation to determine if Google has strategic market status in search and search advertising activities and whether these services are delivering good outcomes for people and businesses in the UK >>

Hong Kong travelers in Mainland China
27 Jun 2025 : Following the resumption of travel after the pandemic, it has become increasingly common for Hong Kong residents to travel and spend in Mainland China during holidays >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Stop Selling Rooms, Start Selling Your Destination
Friday, 27th June 2025

In hospitality, we should be obsessed with the guest journey and map every touchpoint, from the first click on our website to the final checkout, but what if we're starting the map in the wrong place?

Too many hotels focus on what happens within their four walls. They polish their amenities, refine their food and beverage offerings, and streamline their booking process, believing this is the key to a guest’s heart. While important, these are just pieces of a much larger puzzle >>

AI Call-Monitoring Lawsuits Are Heating Up: Steps to Minimize Risk
A new lawsuit just filed against an AI software provider offers a clear warning for any business using artificial intelligence to monitor or record customer service calls >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of June 26, 2025
Thailand launches 'Half-Price Travel' scheme, personalization, not just words, matter in hospitality AI and more >>