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Select the month and year below to access our archives. Click title to read article. Guangdong to issue VAT refunds to overseas tourists. 18-Aug-2016 : Started in July, 2016, Guangdong Province (excluding Shenzhen City) will issue VAT refunds to overseas tourists in order to maintain the ongoing growth in Chinese tourism, VAT refunds can be obtained for goods purchased in tax-free shops wi. Lodging Investment Outlook: Fundamentals remain strong. Starwood to debut Four Points Jakarta. 17-Aug-2016 : A deci...
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Crafting an Apple Watch app - It's About Delivering Info in Lightweight Manner. - Friday, 15th May 2015 at 4Hoteliers
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Crafting an Apple Watch app - It's About Delivering Info in Lightweight Manner. By Ritesh Gupta Chinatravelnews. Friday, 15th May 2015. By its nature, the Apple Watch is meant for consumption of bite-sized pieces of information, in a fraction of a second; we talk to top two OTAs – Ctrip and India’s Cleartrip about their new apps. As seen in the case of recently introduced Apple Watch, there have been numerous apps launched by travel suppliers and intermediaries across the globe. Mumbai, India-based Subra...
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Its Time to Create a Social Customer Care Team. - Wednesday, 13th May 2015 at 4Hoteliers
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It s Time to Create a Social Customer Care Team. Wednesday, 13th May 2015. When it comes down to writing a review about a hotel, the majority of guests include the aspect of custom er service into it;. Every hotel is capable of providing a pleasant experience for their guests by making them feel as comfortable as possible during their stay with the variety of amenities they offer. So what would make them stand out over their competitors? For example, sending a message to the hotel via Facebook would be m...
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Employment Law in Indonesia: Part I. - Wednesday, 13th May 2015 at 4Hoteliers
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Employment Law in Indonesia: Part I. Wednesday, 13th May 2015. Indonesia is a democratic republic with a population of approximately 240 million people scattered across the more than 17,000 islands which make up its 34 provinces;. A former Dutch colony, Indonesia gained independence in 1945 and has since become a member of the G-20. Laws, Courts, and Agencies. Trade unions may be parties to collective bargaining agreements and represent members in settling disputes. Unions must have at least ten memb...
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Social Media Spring Cleaning for Your Spa Business. - Friday, 15th May 2015 at 4Hoteliers
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Social Media Spring Cleaning for Your Spa Business. By Nina Balan, Brand Evangelist for JMPankey Partners. Friday, 15th May 2015. When is the last time that you paid close attention to your social media efforts, beyond posting on Facebook and Twitter? The years go on, with daily postings of blogs, photos and videos, and we lose sight of some of the housekeeping that should be done to keep our spa social media brand updated. Look at all your social media channels and ask "Do I need this channel? Align you...
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Airbnb community tops $1.15 billion in economic activity in New York City. ~ Friday, 15th May 2015 from 4Hoteliers
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Airbnb community tops $1.15 billion in economic activity in New York City. Friday, 15th May 2015. Airbnb released a new study highlighting the Airbnb community’s unprecedented economic benefit in New York City, plus $235 million in economic activity generated outside Manhattan; Airbnb community members to discuss study with legislators in Albany. The report, conducted by HR&A Advisors, found Airbnb. The study found 90 percent of Airbnb hosts in New York share their primary residence, and 72 percent use t...
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9 Actionable Social Media Tips for Independent Hotels. - Thursday, 14th May 2015 at 4Hoteliers
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9 Actionable Social Media Tips for Independent Hotels. Thursday, 14th May 2015. Social media is an integral part of the hospitality industry as travelers consider these online channels for advice, recommendations and feedback from fellow travelers;. It is hard to ignore this growing trend as social media can drive sales, enhance visibility and improve guest loyalty. Take a look at this infographic that shares some of the best practices on social media for independent hotels. Click title to read article).
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Tourism boom in Southeast Asia: More new top hotels in the pipeline. ~ Friday, 15th May 2015 from 4Hoteliers
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Tourism boom in Southeast Asia: More new top hotels in the pipeline. Friday, 15th May 2015. The tourism in Southeast Asia is rising, especially in Vietnam where the number of new hotel constructions is increasing. According to TOPHOTELPROJECTS, the worldwide leading provider of global b2b hotel data, currently 50 new top hotels and luxury resorts are in the pipeline, thereof large properties for international hotel brands such as Six Senses, Ritz Carlton, Dusit Thani and JW Marriott. Also Myanmar tries t...
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Top 10 Hospitality Industry Trends in 2015. - Monday, 8th December 2014 at 4Hoteliers
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Top 10 Hospitality Industry Trends in 2015. Monday, 8th December 2014. Have become the fastest growing customer segment within the hospitality industry:. Exploration, interaction and experience are the major focus of Millennials who are willing to pay more for a greater experience. Expectation of more international visitors. Moreover, the busiest times for Chinese guests to travel are in February at the time of the Chinese New Year and around Chinese Labor Day in May. Other popular months are April a...
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Google Doorway Page Algorithm Update: Action Plan for Hotel Vanity Websites. - Friday, 15th May 2015 at 4Hoteliers
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Google Doorway Page Algorithm Update: Action Plan for Hotel Vanity Websites. By Max Starkov and Asher Fusco. Friday, 15th May 2015. On March 16, Google announced the rollout of an algorithm change intended to minimize the visibility of spam content on search engine results pages, the update, known as the 'Doorway Page Algorithm Update,' targets pages with thin, low-quality content and unnatural keyword usage. Should Branded Hotels Be Concerned? Here is what this major brand had to say:. A recent assessme...
