Five reasons to be grateful for a thriving business travel industry in 2024, universal sustainability KPIs and more...

Five reasons to be grateful for a thriving business travel industry in 2024
Thursday, 28th November 2024

With American Thanksgiving taking place this week here in the US, it’s a great time to reflect with all of you on five things that I – and we, as an industry – can be grateful for as we head into the final weeks of 2024. With a new normal. We are poised to break global business travel spending records before the end of this year >>

Hyatt to expand all-inclusive portfolio
28 Nov 2024 : Dreams Cap Cana Resort & Spa will mark the seventh Dreams Resort & Spa in the Dominican Republic, further strengthening Hyatt’s Inclusive Collection brand presence in the region >>

Universal sustainability KPIs launched at COP29
28 Nov 2024 : In a landmark session at COP29, the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance introduced its Universal Sustainability Key Performance Indicators during the first-ever joint session of Tourism Ministers and the COP Presidency >>

IHG strengthens its leisure portfolio
28 Nov 2024 : Situated in the picturesque Himalayan town of Dharamshala, known for its breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture, and spiritual heritage, the resort will feature 150 rooms and an array of facilities >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

How Smartphones Shape Travel Decisions On the Go
Thursday, 28th November 2024

Technology is influencing not only where and how often we travel, but also how we behave when we reach our destination, smartphones are playing an increasingly important role in travellers’ in-destination decision-making.

The rise of smartphones has ushered in an era of unprecedentedly dynamic and impulsive decision-making by tourists. It seems that the fixed holiday itinerary is becoming a thing of the past >>

How to Conduct Terrible Employee Evaluations: Your 5-Step Plan on What Not to Do
If your workplace is anything like most others, your team probably dreads the annual performance review process; employees don’t like receiving reviews and managers don’t like conducting them >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of November 27, 2024
UNESCO and Relais & Châteaux announce a partnership for sustainable development, Asia Pacific leads retail innovation and more >>