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Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, April 28, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / In today’s globalised world, more and more hotel firms are expanding their business overseas. Yet success in the international arena may not…

Hong Kong SAR, April 1, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / Self-service technologies (SSTs) have simplified many aspects of everyday life. However, their relatively recent introduction means that the pros and cons…

Ithaca, New York, United States, March 29, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / An online course program developed by Cornell University in partnership with the Travel Foundation will be the first-of-its-kind to…

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, February 28, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / "Cancelled" - The word no passenger wants to see on an airport display board. Failing to appease disgruntled clientele can seriously damage…

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, February 26, 2022 / TRAVELINDEX / The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University joined forces with the Pacific Asia Travel…

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the tourism and hospitality industry hard, making employees and travellers alike more wary of close human interaction. Could robots and other artificial intelligence (AI)…

Altdorf, Switzerland, December 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / UNWTO is to work with the Bellavista Institute of Higher Education on a new International Centre associated to the UNWTO Academy for tourism…

For many couples, a romantic honeymoon is an important element of the perfect wedding. How do destination marketers and tourism service providers ensure that their offerings live up to honeymooners’…

Valletta, Malta, December 1, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / SUNx Malta and Les Roches, together with Earth Charter International recently announced the winners of the inaugural Strong Earth Awards which were…

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 recovery is unclear. In such extreme circumstances, is…

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, October 25, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / From smart room key systems to robot concierges, advanced technologies are now the norm in many hotels. In a world on the brink of climate…

Valletta, Malta, October 21, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / SUNx Malta has today issued its second annual report on Climate Friendly Travel ahead of the Glasgow COP 26 Climate Summit. SUNx is an EU-based NGO…

Hung Hom, Hong Kong SAR, September 18, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / Online upselling is an ever more popular way for hotel companies to bring in revenue. However, it remains unclear whether online upselling…

Valletta, Malta, September 4, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / SUNx Malta is launching the first Climate Friendly Travel Summer School – a week-long, online course featuring world class lectures and interactive…

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, August 28,2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) have…

Health crises are every hotel manager’s worst nightmare, but they are becoming increasingly common. In a fascinating and prescient case study that bridges the gap between theory and practice, Dr Clare…

Solo diners represent one of the fastest-growing markets in the restaurant sector, but little is known about the factors that influence their menu choices. Do solo diners express their uniqueness…

Barcelona, Spain, June 19, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has launched the Jobs Factory, powered by Hosco, the global hospitality network. This innovative platform is…

Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, May 31, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University has again excelled in university rankings, taking top…

Madrid, Spain, May 7, 2021 / TRAVELINDEX / The World Tourism Organization, in keeping with its firm commitment to democratizing online education; IE University, with more than 20 years’ experience…