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Duke of Sussex urges APAC to double down on…

🌏 Prince Harry urged the APAC travel industry to enhance sustainable practices at Trip.com Group's Envision 2025 Conference in Shanghai, China. APAC is projected to be the top travel market in 2025, valued at $490 billion, with a 33% rise in international arrivals last year. Travalyst's report highlights APAC travellers' preference for sustainable options. Climate change costs $143 billion annually, emphasizing sustainability's urgency. Travalyst, founded in 2019, now includes 13 partners worth over $3 trillion.

Navigating new frontiers of hotel revenue

📰 May 27, 2025. Amadeus Hospitality outlines how aligning marketing, sales, and technology can drive sustainable growth and guest loyalty for hoteliers. Demand generation, a guest-centric strategy, focuses on building long-term awareness and loyalty. Key steps include market understanding, traveler attraction, and seamless booking, leveraging predictive analytics, omni-channel campaigns, and personalized experiences. Integrating data and automation enhances guest relations and revenue. Explore the full guide for insights on transforming hotel operations beyond room sales.

How hotels must adapt to a changing workforce

📈 May 27, 2025, Journal of Human Resources in Hospitality & Tourism: A study by Georges El Hajal and Erwin Losekoot reveals Gen Z employees prioritize flexible schedules, tech-driven training, and open communication. Focus groups suggest collaboration among schools, industry, and policymakers is crucial. These strategies could enhance recruitment, engagement, and retention in the hospitality sector as Gen Z enters the workforce. Explore more at Hotel Management for detailed insights.

A 2040 travel outlook by Google and Deloitte

🗺 May 26, 2025: Deloitte and Google reveal global travel's projected trajectory through 2040, analyzing billions of search queries, 90,000+ data points. By 2040, 2.4 billion trips are expected globally. Key growth areas include Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Caribbean. In 2024, travel returns to pre-COVID levels. Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Indonesia are rising destinations, while Europe and APAC account for ~75% of travel flows. Emerging outbound markets: Pakistan, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia.

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Trinity restaurant team to open Sandwich Truck adjacent to the Michelin – Starred restaurant in Clapham Common

🍕 2025, London: Trinity's outside space transforms into "Outside 2025," offering al fresco dining. Led by Chef India, the menu features five staple sandwiches, weekly specials, fresh ciabatta, chips, and soft-serve ice cream. Guests can opt for takeaway or dine in, with a beverage menu including Trinity's beer, wine, gin, and cocktails. This innovative venture, spearheaded by Adam Byatt, marks a shift towards accessible and high-quality dining in the city.

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New on the menu: Tuna Wellington and rabbit arancini

🍴 Bret Thorn, senior food & beverage editor at Nation’s Restaurant News since 1999, covers U.S. food trends and guides F&B coverage. Formerly, he was a New York Sun columnist (2005-2008) and Asia Times sub-editor (1995-1997). A Tufts University history graduate with studies in China and France, he won the 2006 Jesse H. Neal Award and led IFEC in 2005. Thorn lives in Brooklyn, NY and has contributed to Oxford food encyclopedias.

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Wyndham CEO Highlights Past Success During Downturns Amid Economic Uncertainty

📈 Economic uncertainty looms, but Wyndham Hotels & Resorts reported a 13% increase in global hotel openings and 181 development contracts in Q1. At the Wyndham Global Conference in Las Vegas, CEO Geoff Ballotti highlighted initiatives to mitigate tariff impacts through onshoring and cost-sharing with suppliers. Echo Suites, with 275 contracts and 16 projects underway, exemplifies growth. Despite recession concerns, Wyndham's historic performance during downturns boosts optimism. Labor costs, notably in Texas, have decreased, enhancing construction viability.

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Kayak pivots from search to AI-driven travel assistant

🛫 May 23, 2025, global travel: AI revolutionizes the industry with Kayak.ai, a ChatGPT-style assistant transforming traditional booking tools. Users engage conversationally with AI for travel planning and bookings, removing friction and enhancing personalization. Kayak focuses on corporate travel to test AI capabilities, emphasizing privacy and security. The goal: input travel goals and receive optimized itineraries. Kayak aims to shift from a search platform to a personalized AI travel companion.

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GDS hotel bookings poised for strong growth through 2030

🏨 May 23, 2025, GDS strategy becomes pivotal for hotel revenue growth globally. In 2024, hotels paid $2.1 billion in GDS commissions, 5% of global hotel commissions. North America (5%), Europe (4.3%), and Asia-Pacific (4%+) vary in GDS usage. New Zealand (11%) and Australia (10.5%) lead in national markets. Luxury hotels hold a 6%-7% GDS share, while midscale hotels fall below 3%. By 2030, travel agency bookings are expected to grow by 125%.

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Global flavors, local success: A winning restaurant formula

🍴 Approximately 14,000 new U.S. food and drink establishments opened in Q3 2024 compared to late 2023. However, 60% of restaurants fail within one year, and 80% within five years. The National Restaurant Association highlights a demand for international cuisine, particularly Asian flavors. A survey of 85 chefs for 2025 trends supports this. Operators should adapt, incorporating international flavors to meet customer expectations and remain competitive in the evolving market.

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