The ever-increasing role of AI in hospitality
AI is seemingly permeating discussions every day. The technology, its use cases, and the call for legislation, are frequently featured…
11 Mar 2024
Chef shortages leave hotels worried and uncertain
The culinary world is ablaze with talent and creativity, yet behind the scenes, there's a simmering crisis. Despite the high demand for their skills, chefs are facing a multitude of…
22 Jan 2024
How hotels can battle the bed bug epidemic
If there’s one thing that is guaranteed to produce scathing reviews from hotel guests - it’s bed bugs. Not only does an infestation make an otherwise clean hotel seem dirty…
12 Jan 2024
How will the US-UK strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen affect Red Sea trade?
The US and UK have launched a series of strikes against 16 Houthi rebel positions in Yemen overnight, raising tensions in the Middle East to a level unprecedented in years.…
10 Jan 2024
Hotels embrace hyper-personalisation with AI integration
The guest experience is about to get hyper-personal. For hotels, it’s do or die. Hotels, both grand and boutique, have long been evolving their guest experiences by focusing on personalized…
10 Jan 2024
What the latest FDI deals tell us about India’s growing economy
In the past ten days alone, several investors from abroad have announced plans to open production hubs in Tamil Nadu and Gujarat, two of India’s most industrialised states. In a…
20 Dec 2023
2023 in data: travel rebounds amid staff shortages, cybersecurity, and AI challenges
Statistics show that the travel and tourism industry is on the verge of returning to pre-Covid-19 numbers despite persistent concerns to do with staff shortages, cybersecurity breaches and technological disruption.…