Analysts at Lodging Econometrics (LE) report that in the third quarter of 2018 the hotel construction pipeline in the Middle East has set another cyclical high with the total pipeline standing at 617 projects/180,097 rooms. @LodgingEconomet
How to harness cultural routes and experiences for competitive tourism
In the framework of the European Year of Cultural Heritage and the EU-China Tourism Year, the 2nd International Congress on World Civilizations and Historic Routes (15-16 November) explored how tourism along historic routes can help to safeguard and promote tangible and intangible cultural heritage. @UNWTO
Travel technology trendsetters wanted
Travel technology trendsetters wanted for Virtuoso® Incubator’s class of 2019. @Virtuoso
Hospitality trends to look out for in 2019
Ready or not, the new year is upon us and new goals waiting to be set. Does your 2019 plan take into consideration these key changes expected to hit the industry? @STAAHOnline
Over half of Gen Z interested in hospitality jobs
New AHLEF, HCareers report promises a robust workforce for hotels. @AHLEFoundation
Europe’s hotel construction pipeline continues to boom
The total pipeline increased a robust 18 per cent by projects and 21 per cent by rooms year-over-year. @LodgingEconomet
Australian tourism industry continues to soar
A record 8.4 million international travellers flocked to Australian shores over the last year. @TourismAus
Outbound tourism spending from the Gulf is six times the global average
A new report from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the European Travel Commission (ETC) shows that outbound tourism from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) – comprising six countries of the Arabian peninsula – has grown strongly in recent years, with international tourism expenditure surpassing USD 60 billion in 2017. @UNWTO
Affluent travellers view hotels as trusted travel partners
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts’ latest Luxury Insights Report uncovers global trends; findings reveal 93 per cent consider the hotel an important part of the travel experience. @FairmontHotels
Wellness tourism to reach $919 billion by 2022
Global Wellness Institute report, packed with regional and national data and trends, finds wellness tourism is growing more than twice as fast as tourism overall. @Global_GWI
