In 'It's a Wellness World: The Global Shift Shaking up Our Business', Accor's Emlyn Brown explains how exceptional wellness experiences are good for guests, business and the hospitality industry
For the second consecutive month, hotels in the Middle East & North Africa recorded a year-over-year rise in profit, a positive sign for a region where GOPPAR declines had previously abounded. GOPPAR in October increased 4% over the same month last year, according to data from HotStats. The increase comes on the heels of a strong September, which saw 10.9% YOY growth in the metric.
If travel plays its cards right, it will harness the acceleration of AI to achieve an end-to-end customer experience, direct revenue and a reawakening of loyalty.
Total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 266,000 in November, and the unemployment rate was little changed at 3.5 percent. Notable job gains occurred in health care and in professional and technical services. Employment rose in manufacturing, reflecting the return of workers from a strike.
