Month: December 2024

Guests book through OTAs, direct websites, GDS platforms and even social media, depending on their needs. As such, a narrow focus risks missing potential customers who favor alternative channels.

Destinations in the North such as Iceland, Finland, Norway have become more popular in the recent years. Instead of picking tropical each getaways, some tourists prefer to travel to cold places in the winter months. What is there to it to the “cold is the new hot” travel tendency of...

Kaplan and Haenlein (2010) noted that social media is collaborative, dynamic, and interactive online applications, platforms, and media, which allows the creation and exchange of user-generated content on social media platforms.

In the hospitality industry, online reviews can make or break a business. A glowing review can attract new guests, while a negative one can deter potential customers. But one factor that’s often overlooked is the power of a thoughtful response. Engaging with reviews—whether positive or negative—shows your guests that their...

Many of us rely on color to tell when pork is done, assuming white meat means safe meat. But color alone isn’t a reliable guide and often leads to dry or undercooked pork. Instead, temperature is the key to perfectly cooked pork tenderloin. Enter sous-vide cooking under the guidance of...

Food is the fuel for our bodies and can be used as medicine to promote wellness, avoiding travel-associated illnesses by having diet-specific orders that match the specific health condition and thus will have an important impact on overall client/guest wellness. A well-balanced diet provides the energy needed to stay active...

Ho Chi Minh City, December 20, 2024 – After six months of preparation, HOTLIST 2024, one of Vietnam’s most prestigious events in the tourism industry, concluded with resounding success at Hotel Nikko Saigon on December 18th.

Swiss real estate group Investis boosted its real estate holdings with the CHF 139 mln (€149 mln) purchase of prime residential properties in Vaud canton.

Residential investor Greystar has expanded into the Irish student housing market with its €150 mln acquisition of Point Campus, Ireland’s largest off-campus student accommodation.

ASR Dutch Science Park Fund has expanded its portfolio by acquiring Avery Dennison's European HQ in Leiden Bio Science Park from LCN Capital Partners.