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World Tourism Forum Lucerne WTFL Ready for Future with New Owner
Lucerne, Switzerland, May 30, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Forum Lucerne has made a considerable differ- ence in the global tourism…
Building an Older, Wiser Workforce
Sad to say, hotel managers – unwittingly or not – often hold negative perceptions of older workers. People older than 50 make up less than a…
The Healing Power of Trust
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, April 28, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / In today’s globalised world, more and more hotel firms are expanding their business…
The Next Frontier in Hotel Service
Hong Kong SAR, April 1, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Self-service technologies (SSTs) have simplified many aspects of everyday life. However, their…
Cornell Launches Sustainable Tourism Destination Management Online Course
Ithaca, New York, United States, March 29, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / An online course program developed by Cornell University in partnership with the…
Money or Miles for Frequent Flyers?
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, February 28, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / "Cancelled" - The word no passenger wants to see on an airport display board. Failing…
SHTM and PATA Released Report on Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, February 26, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic…
Could Robots Breathe New Life Into the Tourism Industry?
The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the tourism and hospitality industry hard, making employees and travellers alike more wary of close human…
UNWTO and Bellavista to Open Tourism Education Hub in Switzerland
Altdorf, Switzerland, December 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO is to work with the Bellavista Institute of Higher Education on a new International…
Making Newlyweds’ Dreams Come True
For many couples, a romantic honeymoon is an important element of the perfect wedding. How do destination marketers and tourism service providers…
SUNx Announcing the Winners of Strong Earth Awards
Valletta, Malta, December 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / SUNx Malta and Les Roches, together with Earth Charter International recently announced the…
Light at the End of the Tunnel
Tourism around the world is reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, and Hong Kong’s once vibrant industry is no exception. The path to…
Making Ecotechnology Worth It For Hotels
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, October 25, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / From smart room key systems to robot concierges, advanced technologies are now the…
Responding to Code Red, SUNx Issues Climate Friendly Travel Report
Valletta, Malta, October 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / SUNx Malta has today issued its second annual report on Climate Friendly Travel ahead of the…
The Art of Upselling
Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, September 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Online upselling is an ever more popular way for hotel companies to bring in revenue.…
Climate Friendly Travel Summer School Launched
Valletta, Malta, September 4, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / SUNx Malta is launching the first Climate Friendly Travel Summer School – a week-long, online…
School of Hotel and Tourism Management & WTTC Enter into Partnership
Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, August 28,2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic…
How to Cope in a Crisis – A Case Study
Health crises are every hotel manager’s worst nightmare, but they are becoming increasingly common. In a fascinating and prescient case study…
A Table for One, Please!
Solo diners represent one of the fastest-growing markets in the restaurant sector, but little is known about the factors that influence their…