Batam's Opus Bay Resort Opens in December With Singapore Ferry Link
The 493-room integrated resort in Batam, Indonesia, will begin a phased opening this December, offering direct ferry access just 45 minutes from Singapore.
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UK Hospitality Operators Criticise 2026 Budget Over Cost Pressures
Chancellor John Healey's inaugural budget includes a 3.9% increase in the national living wage from April 2027, with business rates relief deemed insufficient by many operators.
Italy to Add 104 Branded Five-Star Hotels by 2029
A Deloitte study, presented at Florence's AURA show, forecasts 9,624 new luxury rooms across Italy, with average nightly rates projected to reach €970 in 2027.
STR’s Tarjanto: Philippine hotels rely on room rate discipline to outlast regional rivals
The post STR’s Tarjanto: Philippine hotels rely on room rate discipline to outlast regional rivals appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media . Delivering an industry briefing at HoSkar Night Manila on Thursday, 29th October, STR and CoStar director of sales for South and Southeast Asia Harry Tarjanto delineated the shifting dynamics of the APAC hospitality market. The post STR’s Tarjanto: Philippine hotels rely on room rate discipline to outlast regional rivals appeared first on Travel Daily Media .
Sleep tourism market surges as global workforce faces chronic fatigue crisis
The post Sleep tourism market surges as global workforce faces chronic fatigue crisis appeared first on TD (Travel Daily Media) Travel Daily Media . Sleepcations have swiftly evolved from a novel hospitality gimmick into a formidable pillar of the international wellness economy. The post Sleep tourism market surges as global workforce faces chronic fatigue crisis appeared first on Travel Daily Media .
Finding your guests in the ChatGPT data
Analysis of OpenAI's Signals data reveals which markets and age groups use ChatGPT for information-seeking, with practical implications for hotels considering ChatGPT ad placements.
Egypt Has the Visitors. Now It Wants Them to Stay Longer and Spend More
Egypt’s hotel pipeline already matches its new pitch, with nearly 90% of planned rooms upscale or luxury. The harder part to deliver is the rest of a premium trip — the best Nile vessels, guides and transport — which already sell out well in advance.