Personalization has attracted a lot of hype in recent years. So much so that it has almost lost its meaning across most industries. For hotels specifically, as they tackle the day-to-day operational challenges, navigating through the complexities of catering to the individual needs of each guest may seem overwhelming, leaving many wondering where to begin.In […]
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Aurea Consortium announced in September 2024 its acquisition of The Body Shop International, with the revival of the brand in the UK and reclaiming its global position in the ethical beauty sector as priority objectives. Within the South African market, the brand has secured a 10-year franchise agreement extension through The Clicks Group, further demonstrating
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SAN Francisco, California / Apex, North Carolina — With so much bad news about climate change lately, is it too late for the world to tackle the problem? Professor Felix Dodds and Chris Spence review the current state-of-play. When it comes to climate change, the awful news has been coming thick and fast. We now
Apple’s December quarter earnings topped analyst expectations in an overall performance. However, sales in China posted the biggest year-on-year decline since the same quarter in 2023. ADVERTISEMENT Apple reported earnings for the fiscal first quarter of 2025, showing that sales in China fell 11% from the same quarter in the fiscal year 2024. Despite this,
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If the Senate votes to confirm Tulsi Gabbard as President Donald Trump’s Director of National Intelligence, she will be the person briefing him each day on the nation’s most closely held secrets. At her confirmation hearing on Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Senators from both parties expressed serious concerns about whether they trust Gabbard
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As the night soldiered on, attendees at FireAid were treated to show-stopping moments from three-fourths of Nirvana reuniting with a carousel of singers and Stevie Nicks running through a spate of her classics. And then came Olivia Rodrigo, who showed love for her hometown of Los Angeles with an impassioned mini-set of songs from her
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Photo Credit: Qing Madi/Instagram The Nigerian music scene is off to a promising start in 2025. Before 2024 wrapped up, we shared the exciting lineup of albums expected this year. Now, just in time for the month of love, Qing Madi has taken the lead, kicking off the year with the release of her debut
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Hampton by Hilton, one of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) global powerhouse brands, today announced the opening of Hampton by Hilton Sandton Grayston in Johannesburg, South Africa – marking the brand’s 150th property in the EMEA region and debut on the African continent. As the leading brand in the mid-scale category with over 3,000 operating hotels globally,
Radisson Hotel Group reported a record-breaking year in 2024 after adding almost 40,000 keys to its global brand portfolio, thereby achieving significant milestones and further strengthening its footprint around the world. Radisson Blu remained the leading upper upscale brand in Europe for the 13th consecutive year and the Group is now leading the upscale resort
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) has reported a record-breaking air travel demand for 2024, marking a full recovery and growth beyond pre-pandemic levels. Total passenger traffic, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs), increased by 10.4% compared to 2023, surpassing 2019 levels by 3.8%. Capacity, measured in available seat kilometres (ASK), grew by 8.7%, with
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