Alliance CEOs see steady growth in travel demand, Middle East meetings industry trends and more...

Alliance CEOs see steady growth in travel demand
Monday, 21st July 2025

Leaders from top independent hotel brands highlight loyalty-driven resilience, US dominance, the rise of Asian markets, and European expansion at CEO meeting in Brussels.

Positive outlook despite global uncertainty with strong Q1 results and continued momentum, US top demand generator globally and particularly in Europe and China and India are burgeoning outbound markets that GHA and hotel brands can tap into >>

Middle East meetings industry trends, update for Q2
21 Jul 2025 : MICE demand across the Middle East is shifting and this quarterly report is perfect for hotel sales, revenue, and commercial teams looking to capture share and drive RevPAR >>

State of Origin helped push Perth room rates to June high
21 Jul 2025 : Highlighted by the night of State of Origin Game II, Perth posted its highest June average daily rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) on record >>

Far East Hospitality strengthens Japan with two new hotels
20 Jul 2025 : Group enters Osaka with two Far East Village Hotels in Namba South and Honmachi districts, reinforcing its commitment to double its footprint to 2000 rooms in Japan >>

Seibu Prince signs Da Nang, rebrands Sel de Mer Suites
19 Jul 2025 : This significant milestone showcases Seibu Prince Hotels & Resorts' renewed focus on international growth, bringing the brand's renowned "Service from the Heart" - a philosophy inspired by the spirit of omotenashi-to new destinations across the globe >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Five Food & Beverage Trends Getting Diners 'Joyfully' Back to Hotel Restaurants
Monday, 21st July 2025

Mobile ordering and delivery apps are making it too convenient for people to order meals in vs going out to eat.

To bring diners back it takes the right concepts, menus, ingredients, portion sizes, local flavors, and more. The most successful hotel restaurants are ones that strike a balance between personal taste and perceived value >>

How Values and Tech are Reshaping Travel in 2025 and Beyond
Gen Z and Millennials spearhead a significant shift in the travel industry, they demonstrate how values and tech are reshaping travel in 2025 and beyond >>

End of an Era: Singapore's First Hotel School Closes After 42 Years
A turning point for Singapore’s hospitality industry: The impending closure of SHATEC, Singapore’s first dedicated hospitality school, marks a significant turning point in the evolution of the city-state’s tourism and hospitality sector >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of July 18, 2025
Business travel industry continues to reflect ongoing uncertainty, Korea’s medical tourism sector is thriving and more >>