Discovery awaits as Rosewood unveils a new chapter, Virgin Voyages to launch a fleet of AI agents and more...

Discovery awaits as Rosewood unveils a new chapter
Tuesday, 14th October 2025

Rosewood, the ever-evolving collection of remarkable hotels, resorts, and residences, today enters a new era of luxury, defined by personalized and immersive guest experiences, a digital transformation, and a reenergized brand identity.

Long guided by its ‘sense of place’ philosophy, Rosewood has evolved from a luxury hospitality brand to a broader lifestyle forum - offering guests a deeper connection to people, place, and culture through discovery. As Rosewood enters its next chapter, every facet of the brand joins together on a journey to become driven by purpose >>

Virgin Voyages to launch a fleet of AI agents with Google
14 Oct 2025 : Virgin Voyages and Google Cloud announced a strategic partnership to embed generative AI across the cruise line's business, with more than 50 specialized AI agents on Gemini Enterprise now deployed company-wide >>

PATA CEO highlights sustainable pathways for Japan-EU travel at World Expo 2025
14 Oct 2025 : The Pacific Asia Travel Association reinforced its commitment to cross-regional tourism, as Chief Executive Officer Noor Ahmad Hamid delivered the keynote address at the 'Shaping the Future of Japan-EU Travel,' event held at the EU Pavilion during World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan >>

Recovery of the Southeast Asian tourism industry
14 Oct 2025 : The latest international arrivals are in, and whilst Vietnam's growth for Sep 2025 is +20% YoY, it's the first time in 2025 that it has dipped below 2019 figures >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Rewriting the Hotel F&B Playbook : From Coping to Competing
Tuesday, 14th October 2025

Transforming from cost centers to competitive advantages: In the battle for guest spend, food and beverage (F&B) has long been a staple revenue driver for hotels.

But in today’s hyperlocal, hyper-competitive dining landscape, hotel restaurants face a critical question: are they simply coping or truly competing?

Evolving consumer expectations, rising operating costs, and intensifying pressure to optimise every square metre are prompting a strategic re-evaluation >>

Tourism Policy as a Compass for Consulting in Tourism
Tourism policy issues rarely dominate the headlines—at least at first glance and although tourism is generally associated with summer, sun, and sea, it is much more than that >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of October 13, 2025
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