As a candidate for the position of Secretary General of UN Tourism, I am honored to support the important work of the Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre in Jamaica and other parts of…
We've spent the last 12 months sleeping, eating, and sailing our way around the globe in order to bring you the 29th edition of the Hot List, our carefully curated annual collection of the best…
In the shimmering facade of today’s online travel industry, the greatest threat to consumers isn’t poor service or bad weather — it’s deception. Beneath the glossy websites and promises of “best rates” is a scam…
Growth Advisors International Network (GAIN), the leading global travel & hospitality advisory firm for growth & innovation, has entered a strategic partnership with Techne Infiniti Ventures, the leading venture platform investing in the most innovative…
A hotel’s online reputation isn’t just a reflection of guest satisfaction—it directly influences bookings, revenue, and brand trust. A well-managed review strategy can set your hotel apart, driving more direct reservations and improving your overall…
“The population of Antalya was 600,000 nine or ten years ago. Today it’s 3 million,” our certified tour guide Ihsan told us on a recent trip to southern Turkey. I blinked – not because I…
It’s inevitable that modern advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation will impact the hotel industry. While much has been rightfully said about use cases like machine learning (ML) impacting personalized guest offers or microsegmentation…
Cruising slowly along the Burgundy Canal, connecting the rivers Yonne and Soane, the 12 berth La Belle Epoque, from European Waterways, explores an almost forgotten French idyll. It is an intimate cruise with many privileged…
What’s it like to build a portfolio in a high-barrier market like San Diego? In this episode of The Turndown, Adam Dailey, real estate investor and accommodation operator, shares how he finds value in overlooked…
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group has long been defined by its dual Asian heritage that is deeply rooted in the Group’s founding flagship hotels: The Mandarin in Hong Kong and The Oriental in Bangkok. The spirit…