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Wednesday, 18 February 2009

Wanna pizza the action?

Travel & Hospitality
Everyone knows 2009 is going to be tough, but there are two ways to look at it, Rebecca Wilson says.

Wanna pizza the action?

Saturday, 14 February 2009

The year of the planner

Travel & Hospitality
The findings from MIME's Destination Marketing Survey reveal there is going to be a need for planners and bookers of meetings and events to secure more bang for their buck in 2009 and beyond.

The year of the planner

Thursday, 12 February 2009

Overcoming credit crisis ‘state of mind’

Travel & Hospitality
Can mind over matter solve business issues, Gemma Greenwood finds out.

Overcoming credit crisis ‘state of mind’

Monday, 09 February 2009

How suppliers can crack the Middle East market

Travel & Hospitality
Use trade shows as an opportunity to build positive relationships.

How suppliers can crack the Middle East market

Saturday, 31 January 2009

Paper wastage: No pulp fiction

Travel & Hospitality
Paper wastage has a negative impact on the environment as well as a hotel's bottom line. Fairmont Dubai's Alka Patel outlines some easy measures your hotel can enforce to lighten the load.

Paper wastage: No pulp fiction

Friday, 30 January 2009

Show some community spirit

Travel & Hospitality
Hotel industry expert Guy Wilkinson discovers how a very clever boutique hotel in Sweden brought together the local design industry to refurbish the property for next to nothing.

Show some community spirit

Wednesday, 28 January 2009

When the going gets tougher, the hotel e-marketers just play harder

Travel & Hospitality
E-marketing expert Jitendra Jain extols the values of having a savvy e-marketer on board and explains how they can help hotels in the uncertain financial times ahead.

When the going gets tougher, the hotel e-marketers just play harder

Thursday, 22 January 2009

Sink or swim? You decide

Travel & Hospitality
As we enter a new year, with all eyes on global markets and how the Middle East will fare in the world recession, it is critical that we keep sight of our "enviable" position.

Sink or swim? You decide

Wednesday, 21 January 2009

Planning for success?

Travel & Hospitality
Are you making the most of your space, or is the venue layout holding your business back? Nigel Witham offers some words of wisdom on how to go about designing an outlet's layout.

Planning for success?

Tuesday, 20 January 2009

Above the bottom line

Travel & Hospitality
American oil tycoon Jean Paul Getty said "I buy when other people are selling".

Above the bottom line

Sunday, 18 January 2009

Who knows what 2009 may bring?

Travel & Hospitality
Now that 2008 has drawn to a close, it's time to make a fresh start and look at 2009 with optimism.

Who knows what 2009 may bring?

Hotels must re-think security

Travel & Hospitality
In the wake of recent attacks, hoteliers worldwide must train their staff to deal with the new wave of terrorism, according to The Feedback Company chief executive Gustavo Cavaliere.

Hotels must re-think security

Friday, 16 January 2009

Be alert, but don’t be alarmed

Travel & Hospitality
In the wake of the September 11 attacks, the Australian Government launched a campaign entitled "be alert, not alarmed".

Be alert, but don’t be alarmed

Thursday, 15 January 2009

Why quality counts

Travel & Hospitality
With consumer spending decreasing, focus on high levels of service that will promote customer loyalty.

Why quality counts

Tuesday, 13 January 2009

Time to take resolutions seriously

Travel & Hospitality
It's 2009 - a new year is upon us and I'm sure you've been asked several hundred times what resolutions you made this January.

Time to take resolutions seriously

Friday, 19 December 2008

The million dollar hotel marketing idea that has been staring you in the face

Travel & Hospitality
Hotels have realised that social networks are a long ignored distribution channel.

The million dollar hotel marketing idea that has been staring you in the face

Tuesday, 16 December 2008

Getting the green word out

Travel & Hospitality
If you are doing your part for the environment, why not let your guests know? Fairmont Dubai's Alka Patel discusses communication strategies that will highlight your good work.

Getting the green word out

Sunday, 14 December 2008

Change will come

Travel & Hospitality
While the news is dominated by global recession and the UAE fights hard from its firm foundations to remain stable while everyone else crumbles, for one day only, the world had some positive news - Barrack Obama was elected the 44th American President, more importantly, the first black president.

Change will come

Thursday, 11 December 2008

Brand or bland?

Travel & Hospitality
The Middle East needs fewer tired old imported brands and more well-designed, forward-looking local ones, says Nigel Witham.

Brand or bland?

Wednesday, 10 December 2008

Get your slice of the pie

Travel & Hospitality
Ensure you aren't living off crumbs in 2009 by playing to your strengths.

Get your slice of the pie

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