AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoHospitality Trends: Minor International founder William Heinecke says wellness is still at an early stage in hotels, with preventative health services emerging as a way to enrich guest stays. Asia’s Tourism Momentum: South Korea welcomed its 20 millionth foreign visitor of the year, while tourism spending rose 47.7% in the first nine months; Malaysia’s accommodation, food and retail segment also grew 11.6% in Q3. Destination Marketing: Bangkok’s month-long Vijit Chao Phraya light festival opened across 19 riverfront sites, aiming to draw visitors after dark and boost local businesses. Inclusive Travel: Tourism Northern Ireland brought industry representatives together to help businesses improve accessibility and capture more visitor spending. Hotel Investment: Iberostar plans to hire about 400 workers ahead of the December reopening of its renovated JOIA Rose Hall resort in Jamaica. Industry Watch: Amsterdam approved a sharp tourist-tax increase despite business objections, while the Middle East hotel pipeline reached a record 188,960 rooms.
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