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| U.S. Travel Trends Index |
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| Interest in the U.S. as a destination soars; U.S. travel economy defies long odds to post late-year gains Read more |
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| U.S. Travel Trends |
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| International Visitations Are Slowing - But Searches Are Up, Against All Odds Read more |
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| UNWTO World Tourism Barometer |
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| International tourist arrivals worldwide grew by 4% between January and June 2016 compared to the same period last year. Destinations worldwide received 561 million international tourists (overnight visitors), 21 million more than in 2015, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. Read more |
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| The 2016 Smart Decision Guide To Hotel Property Management Systems |
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| Before making a purchase decision, hoteliers want to know how well their current capabilities measure up. Are next-generation PMS solutions revolutionary in terms of the benefits they deliver with respect to guest experience management, operational efficiency, etc., relative to the current system in place? Read more |
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| Sub-Saharan Africa Hotel Sector |
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| Investor sentiment for hotels in Sub-Saharan Africa remains positive despite economic headwinds in key markets, according to the latest JLL research into the sector. The long-term outlook continues to be strong and is driven by positive economic, demographic and tourism trends, with all indicators pointing to continued hotel demand growth as the region’s economy and hotel sector continue to mature. Read more |
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| The Chatbot Revolution |
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| With the widespread adoption of in-house apps, instant messaging and even robots, hotels are on the cusp of a chatbot revolution. Read more |
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| Alarm Bells Are Ringing |
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| Alarm bells are ringing everywhere as new technology permeates the hotel industry in a big way. Hoteliers, at times, have tried to turn a blind eye to transformative change due to the old saying 'If it is not broken, why fix it?' Well, technology is moving so quickly that embracing this change has to happen, and it has to happen now. Read more |
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| Branded Residences |
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| With contributions and insights from leading experts across the industry, the 28-page 'Branded Residences: An Overview' report by Chris Graham, founder of London-based real estate marketing consultancy Graham Associates, explores the reasons behind the sector’s remarkable growth and examines its place in the global property market in 2016 and beyond. Read more |
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