The next travel influencer isn’t a person - it’s a conversation, Nobu announces Baku & Montenegro, Ascott expands European footprint and more...

The next travel influencer isn’t a person - it’s a conversation
Friday, 17th October 2025

Chat As the New Influencer: From Conversations to Clicks, forecasting a seismic shift in how travel is discovered, personalized, and booked. Sabre unveils new whitepaper on agentic AI and conversational commerce, calling it one of the most disruptive shifts in travel tech history >>

Nobu announces Baku & Montenegro
17 Oct 2025 : Nobu Hospitality proudly announces the debut of Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences Baku, along with the upcoming Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences Montenegro, developed in partnership with Sea Breeze Resort >>

Ascott expands European footprint with 7 signings, The Unlimited Collection enters Europe
17 Oct 2025 : Five new Vienna properties more than double Ascott’s portfolio in the city, Somerset and lyf debut in Seville as part of landmark Lagoon City resort development >>

China outbound tourism market forecast 2025-2033
17 Oct 2025 : China's outbound tourism market size accounted for USD 140 billion in 2024 and it is expected to reach around USD 386 billion by 2033 >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Budget Season 2026: Why Digital F&B Ordering is Your Hotel’s Best Investment
Friday, 17th October 2025

How to maximise ROI and select the most effective digital platform for your hotel. As hotels prepare their budgets for 2026, leaders are under pressure to maximise returns on every investment. Today’s operators are looking for solutions that don’t just cut costs – they drive measurable revenue, streamline operations, and elevate the guest experience >>

Don’t Leave the Golden Window Open Too Long
Exclusive Feature: Imagine walking into a shop to ask about a product that has caught your attention, and you are most likely to buy it.

You’re already interested, and all you need is a little more information to make your decision. But instead of getting clear and convincing answers, you’re met with hesitation or vague responses. What happens next? Most likely, you’ll leave and try another shop >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of October 16, 2025
Hilton opens 9,000th hotel, raising a glass to China’s wine market and more >>