{"id":2893,"date":"2023-10-27T14:59:25","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T09:29:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/?p=2893"},"modified":"2023-10-27T14:59:25","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T09:29:25","slug":"whats-new-in-hotel-online-distribution-and-tech-trends-w4-october-2023","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/index.php\/2023\/10\/whats-new-in-hotel-online-distribution-and-tech-trends-w4-october-2023\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s New in Hotel Online Distribution and Tech Trends? W4, October 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Here is your weekly industry news round-up. Check out the short snippets here and follow below for more details.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Saudi Arabia investing $800bn in tourism by 2030<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sofitel Dubai The Palm enhances luxury with a signature collection<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dubai Hospitality success, NEOM news, and Ajman tourism initiatives<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sri Lanka welcomes Indian tourists with visa-free travel<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UAE hotel revenue surges 24% to $7 billion in 7 months<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Reach out to us for discussions regarding <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ratetiger.com\/hotel-channel-manager\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">connectivity<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ratetiger.com\/hotel-booking-engine\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">direct booking<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ratetiger.com\/ratetiger-shopper\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">rate intelligence<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ratetiger.com\/hotel-website-design\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">website design<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\"> requirements \u2013 we are happy to explore new possibilities with you for your property \u2013 <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ratetiger.com\/contact\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">contact us today<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Enjoy the read!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2894\" src=\"https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Newshound-w4-October-2023.png\" alt=\"Newshound w4, October 2023\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Saudi Arabia investing $800bn in tourism, targets 100m tourists by 2030<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Saudi Arabia is investing $800bn in tourism and looking to attract 100m local and international tourists by 2030, according to Minister of Tourism Ahmed bin Aqeel Al-Khateeb. He stressed that the Kingdom is the fastest growing among the Group of Twenty (G20) countries in the tourism sector, as the number of tourists has reached more than 30m.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.arabianbusiness.com\/industries\/travel-hospitality\/saudi-arabia-investing-800bn-in-tourism-targets-100m-tourists-by-2030\">https:\/\/shorturl.at\/dnW16<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sofitel Dubai The Palm introduces a signature collection for elevated luxury<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sofitel Dubai The Palm, the epitome of contemporary French elegance on Dubai\u2019s renowned Palm Jumeirah, proudly unveils its luxury Signature Collection of bespoke suites and villas. This boutique hotel experience promises exceptional stays, seamlessly merging the French Riviera charm with the allure of Dubai. Sofitel Dubai The Palm\u2019s pivotal expansion marks a significant milestone in the resort\u2019s unwavering commitment to world-class sophistication, propelling it into unparalleled luxury hospitality.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hotelnewsme.com\/hotel-news-me\/sofitel-dubai-the-palm-expands-luxury-portfolio-with-exclusive-signature-collection\/\">https:\/\/shorturl.at\/BKMRS<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dubai Hospitality soars, NEOM project unveiled, Ajman tourism innovates<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The first expert panellists for our next Hospitality 3.0 conference can now be revealed. During the event, expert panellists will discuss topics such as tackling food and water waste, maintaining profits and quality while costs rise, the appetite for fine dining and making Abu Dhabi a year-round tourism success story. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoteliermiddleeast.com\/news\/biggest-hospitality-stories-of-the-week\">https:\/\/shorturl.at\/tBDO5<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sri Lanka welcomes Indian tourists with visa-free travel<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sri Lanka has announced visa-free entry for Indian tourists under a pilot project that has begun with immediate effect until March 21, 2024. The Sri Lankan cabinet proposed an e-ticketing system for most of the tourist sites in the country soon. Apart from India, China, Russia, Malaysia, Japan, Indonesia and Thailand are also added to the list of countries in the pilot project, according to the announcement made by Sri Lanka\u2019s foreign affairs minister. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/arabianbusiness.com\/industries\/travel-hospitality\/sri-lanka-announces-visa-free-travel-for-tourists-from-india-6-other-countries\">https:\/\/shorturl.at\/brE58<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">UAE hotel revenue surges 24% to $7 billion in 7 months<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Hotels in the United Arab Emirates have seen a substantial 24 percent increase in revenues, totalling US$$7.08 billion, in the first seven months of 2023. This surge was revealed by Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Head of the Emirates Tourism Council, during a council meeting. During this seven-month period, the country hosted 16 million guests, marking a growth of more than 15 percent compared to the previous year.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hoteliermiddleeast.com\/news\/uae-hotels-report-24-revenue-surge-reaching-us7-billion-in-7-months\">https:\/\/shorturl.at\/jmvM2<\/a><\/p>\n<p><i><span data-contrast=\"none\">That\u2019s all folks!<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span> <span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here is your weekly industry news round-up. Check out the short snippets here and follow below for more details.\u00a0 Saudi Arabia investing $800bn in tourism by 2030\u00a0 Sofitel Dubai The Palm enhances luxury with a signature collection\u00a0 Dubai Hospitality success, NEOM news, and Ajman tourism initiatives\u00a0 Sri Lanka welcomes Indian tourists with visa-free travel\u00a0 UAE &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/erevmax.com\/blog\/index.php\/2023\/10\/whats-new-in-hotel-online-distribution-and-tech-trends-w4-october-2023\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;What\u2019s New in Hotel Online Distribution and Tech Trends? 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