Kerzner announces first resort in the French Alps, hotel owner and investor sentiment on the US-Iran conflict and more...

Kerzner announces first resort in the French Alps
Monday, 25th May 2026

Set to welcome its first guests in 2030 within the legendary Courchevel 1850, One&Only will bring its celebrated approach to ultra-luxury hospitality to one of the world's most coveted mountain destinations >>

Hospitality in the GCC: Hotel owner and investor sentiment on the US-Iran conflict
25 May 2026 : The 2026 US-Iran conflict has emerged as one of the most significant geopolitical disruptions to affect GCC hospitality since the COVID-19 period, creating immediate pressure on aviation, traveller confidence, hotel performance, and investment activity across the region >>

Southeast Asia travel industry pulse
25 May 2026 : Southeast Asia sees serious reductions in its China air capacity from 1 May-30 Jun, with Aeroroutes reporting that overall capacity has dropped by 14% vs March filings >>

Alaska Airlines advances global expansion
24 May 2026 : Alaska Airlines begins service to London today, marking a major milestone in the carrier's international expansion, with service to Reykjavík to follow on May 28, just weeks after launching nonstop service to Rome >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

The New Era of Hotel Revenue Management: AI, GEO, and Maximizing Profitability
Monday, 25th May 2026

From large branded properties to independent boutique hotels, and one truth remains constant: revenue management is the engine of profitability. But in 2026, the strategies have fundamentally evolved. If we aren’t integrating AI into our revenue systems, we are already behind >>

Seven Friction Points Every Business Must Eliminate
This article answers the question: What are the biggest customer friction points businesses must eliminate to create a better customer experience?

Answer: Businesses must eliminate common friction points like complicated processes, long wait times, poor communication, and a lack of flexibility because these issues frustrate customers and drive them to competitors >>

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