Southeast Asian travelers trade up during sale periods, Accor to develop another 4,000 keys in Saudi Arabia and more...

Southeast Asian travelers trade up during sale periods
Wednesday, 9th September 2026

Booking data from the last two regional sale events points to travelers opting for bigger trips rather than cheaper ones. Destination demand across the eight markets is concentrated in East Asia. South Korea features as a focus destination in six of the eight markets and Japan in five >>

Rixos to open its first all-inclusive resort in Thailand
9 Sep 2026 : A debut in Mai Khao, introducing immersive entertainment, beachfront luxury, and the brand’s signature All-Inclusive, All-Exclusive experience to Phuket >>

Accor expand strategic partnership in Saudi Arabia
8 Sep 2026 : Accor and Al Qimmah Hospitality have announced the expansion of their strategic partnership to develop a portfolio of more than 4,000 keys across Saudi Arabia, with a strong focus on Makkah and Madinah, marked by the signing of a new 850-key Novotel in Makkah >>

Dusit opens third branded property in Malaysia
8 Sep 2026 : The 268-room hotel in Ipoh will provide a convenient, centrally located base for exploring Ipoh’s heritage streets, food traditions, and dramatic limestone landscapes >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Retail’s Real Strength Isn’t In The Headlines — It’s In The Numbers
Wednesday, 9th September 2026

Consumers keep confounding the economy’s doom merchants but a quick look at the actual numbers released by the Census Bureau belies the AP’s headline: 'US Retail Sales Slump Unexpectedly and Sharply after a Summer Tax-Refund Boost Fades'. Yet, the latest report shows remarkable resilience among consumers, no matter how gloomy they feel >>

Remove 'Founder' From Your LinkedIn Profile If You Want a Corporate Job
Congratulations, you did what many people only talk about and you started your own business: Welcome to the Club.

I need to be blunt about this. If your goal is to get hired into a management or executive position again, the words 'Founder' and 'Entrepreneur' on your LinkedIn profile may be working against you >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of September 07, 2026
Building trust through eco-certification, IHG signs Garner Hotel in India, TGI Fridays accelerates global growth and more >>