Hospitality Net and Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) are collaborating on a brand-new survey which aims to gather and analyze data on current investment trends, funding needs, future investment priorities, technology adoption rates, and the overall market dynamics within the hotel technology ecosystem. The objective is to identify areas of growth, potential investment opportunities, challenges facing the sector, and how technological innovations are shaping the future of the hotel industry.

PATA has expanded its Tourism Destination Resilience (TDR) Programme to Sarawak, Malaysia, aiming to bolster resilience and sustainability in the Asia Pacific tourism sector. As tourism rebounds from the COVID-19 pandemic, the focus on resilience is crucial to prevent reverting to pre-pandemic practices.

RX UK is pleased to announce the appointment of Jonathan Heastie as Portfolio Director of its Travel sector. In his new role, Jonathan will lead the strategic development and growth of RX UK’s portfolio of travel brands: World Travel Market WTM and Arabian Travel Market ATM.

TM’s strategic partners – DET, Emirates, IHG Hotels & Resorts, and Al Rais Travel – offer insights into what attendees can expect at the 31st edition of the travel and tourism showcase. This year’s event will highlight entrepreneurship with the theme ‘Empowering Innovation: Transforming Travel Through Entrepreneurship’. ATM 2024 will feature over 2,300 exhibitors from more than 165 countries and is set to welcome new destinations, including China, Macao, Kenya, Guatemala, and Columbia