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That's BILLION with a B 🤯 Australian business events showcased their vital role in the national economy, delivering an impressive $20.9 billion in 2023, according to Tourism Research Australia 🇦🇺 This remarkable achievement underscores the industry's resilience, contributing significantly to various sectors including accommodation, food and beverage, and travel. In this insightful read by Spice Magazine, discover how the events #industry is shaping economic trends and offering valuable opportunities for professionals across the globe. #IndustryTrends #EventManagement #EventIndustry

In 2022, Central Florida’s tourism industry experienced remarkable growth, generating a record $87.6 billion in total economic impact—a substantial 31% increase over the previous year. Visitor Spending: Visitor spending surged by 38% to reach $55.5 billion, surpassing pre-pandemic levels by $7.5 billion. This spending boost was equivalent to the economic impact of 1,500 Taylor Swift concerts in Orlando or a concert every night! International visitors also contributed more, with their spending share rising to 7.6% in 2022. Job Creation: The tourism and hospitality sector created nearly 450,000 jobs in 2022, accounting for one in every three jobs in the region. Hospitality wages have increased significantly, with over 68% of surveyed lodging members offering a starting wage of at least $15 per hour or higher. Savings for Residents: Visitor activity generated $900 million in revenue, funding essential services such as fire and law enforcement. On average, Central Florida residents saved $7,500 due to tourism-related activities1. Popular Destination: Visit Orlando reported a staggering 74 million visitors in 2022, marking a 25% increase compared to 2021. Central Florida remains a hot spot for tourists and events. With the development of the Social Guild, we will not only tap into what is already established in Central Florida, but we are looking to create a new reason locals will grow without Guild. 🌟🌴🏨🎉

Dear World,  Dear Reporters, Dear Reader, My small island nation, Samoa, is going to be hosting the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) this year, the largest event to touch our shores. And at a time one should be celebrating such a momentous occasion, the headlines around the world read anything but. Samoa is on the up from COVID, the cash injection from travellers was not there during that time to help these hoteliers and hospitality owners upgrade their premises, or upkeep, with no other choice, through that tumultuous time, many left their businesses, sold up, closed up shop, to find other ways to provide for their families. Tourism is on the rise since that time in Samoa! And many hoteliers and hospo owners who held on through that time, and still hold on will deliver, through whatever means possible, they will be ready for this meeting! We are fighting. If you look at some of the reviews that have been shared about our small island nation, you can clearly see the reviews written by ‘multiple people’ are almost identical.. Same wording, same language ‘verbatim’. Anyone looking at these reviews would think, questionable?!? Just one look, fake news. Yet, some have chosen to look past these glaringly obvious identical reviews, and use them to head up articles, and bypass all the positive reviews. The other thing with these websites, you can’t verify whether these people have stayed in Samoa or at these particular locations, anyone could go on to these websites and write anything be it positive or negative. No, these articles are not about me, but I am just disheartened. At such a time when the Commonwealth Countries should be celebrating this small island nation hosting such a prestigious event, and lean in to support another fellow commonwealth country/island, yet papers want to focus on reviews, un-verified, and slam our wee nation before we even start. I can hand on heart say, ‘Sau,’ ‘Come’ - Come and experience Samoa and these locations, come review it first hand, then put pen to paper.. Come and talk to the owners, and villagers who are ready to host the commonwealth countries and leaders, they are only but willing to answer your questions and share our beautiful culture and world with you - and then tell me about your experience. Yes, Samoa is NO 5 STAR GLITZ & GLAM Country and we don’t claim to be, we are a small but proud island paradise, nestled in the Pacific - humble and quietly understated, coconuts and swaying palm trees, sea breeze and lava lavas, big smiles and bigger hearts, and as a small island nation we will deliver for the world stage a CHOGM like no other. Even if it were on the smell of an oily rag, money aside, we would still stop the world in its tracks for this meeting. Even my small village, across Samoa, we prepare with everything we have to light the Commonwealth stage on fire. SAMOA IS READY TO HOST CHOGM!

A new record high of $37.8 billion in visitor expenditure has been reached in Victoria in the year ending December 2023.   The National and International Visitor Survey shows Melbourne remains the city of choice for Australians, further cementing its spot as the nation’s top overnight interstate leisure destination on visitation, nights and spend – with 3.9 million visitors spending $5 billion in 2023.   Major events played an integral role in attracting many of these visitors, with a year-round calendar of top-tier events in Victoria – including last weekend’s 2024 Formula 1® Australian Grand Prix, which attracted record-breaking crowds and resulted in an estimated nine out of 10 hotel rooms in Melbourne occupied and the city’s cafes, restaurants, bars and shops heaving.   It was yet another example of the strength of Victoria’s major events calendar, which delivered $3.3 billion to the State’s economy in 2022-23.

The owners of the resorts? So what is really better to be in the portal? Or invest your money in sponsored promotion? All the truth in the face! In PROPER we look at everything, including everything numerically. Why? Because we are analysts, we are actually advertising brokers and our goal is to understand where your money generates much more money back, point it. If we ask you in a simple way, what do you prefer that we throw you on one big site that brings together all the accommodation complexes and you will be another "just" holiday complex on a big site... or that we take your business and put it directly on the front of your target audience, an audience that really wants to reach you and that No matter what your price is. From a short survey we conducted 100% of the owners of the resort complexes chose to put themselves in the front! What about you? Tell us in the comments below 👇🏼 #hotels #hoteliers #marketing #digitalmarketing #tourism #tourism #Batimlon #hotelsinIsrael #hotels #luxuryhotels #results #digitalmarketing #marketinghotels #PPC #marketingfromMomangoogal #proper #proper #booking #management

Great figures representing the economic impact of hotel and tourism in a major metropolitan city. Look at these figures! Let’s keep up the momentum for Summer 2025. “Visitors to Chicago booked 3.4 million hotel rooms from June through August, up 5% over last summer, according to data released Tuesday by Choose Chicago, the city’s tourism arm. The increased demand generated $942 million in revenue for Chicago hotels and $53 million in city tax revenue, both up 13% over last summer to all-time highs, according to Choose Chicago.”

I’ve always found that the best opportunities for growth come from learning from others in the industry, and that’s exactly what this episode is all about. I had the chance to sit down with Samuel Steel, the co-founder of Resly, to discuss not only the powerful tools his team has built for property managers but also the incredible value of industry events like AccomCon and The Best of Tourism Awards Gala. These events are designed to bring the accommodation community together, foster networking, and drive success. This episode is essential for anyone in the accommodation business, whether you’re running a boutique hotel, a bed and breakfast, or managing short-term rentals. We dive into how Resly was built from the ground up with a consultative approach, putting hoteliers and property managers at the heart of their innovation. More importantly, Sam shares how attending events like AccomCon can completely change your business by giving you access to knowledge, networks, and opportunities that are hard to find anywhere else. What you will learn from this episode: How Resly was designed with direct feedback from hoteliers and property managers 🏨 Why attending industry events can supercharge your growth 🌟 The role of community and collaboration in shaping successful accommodation businesses 👫 Strategies to improve your property management and accounting systems 📊 How to use feedback from your clients to build better services 📣 Sam Steel is a leading figure in the accommodation industry and the brilliant co-founder of Resly. His extensive background in online travel, particularly with Agoda, gives him a deep understanding of the challenges faced by property managers. Sam’s passion for providing real-world solutions through his innovative property management system is transforming the way accommodation businesses operate. His consultative approach and relentless drive for improvement make him a standout in the industry. This episode offers you more than just great insights; it’s a chance to tap into the knowledge that can help you grow your business. By attending events like AccomCon and learning from thought leaders like Sam, you position yourself to be at the forefront of the accommodation industry. Don’t miss the chance to get practical tips and learn from someone who has walked the walk. Tune in and see how you can take your business to the next level.

From glamping and holiday accommodation to festivals and weddings, our tourism, leisure and events team provide comprehensive advice and hands-on support to help land owners, managers and trustees establish new enterprises and develop existing businesses. 📋 CASE STUDY Challenge: Kinkell Byre is an established and successful wedding and events venue. The owners wished to undertake an external review to ensure it was optimised for the future, while considering additional opportunities to further expand. Solution: A business health check was undertaken, including... 🟨 Visit to Kinkell Byre for detailed property inspection and discussion with key staff 🟨 Review of current staffing structure and consideration of future requirements based on growth projection 🟨 Consideration of potential risks and appropriate mitigations 🟨 Target sales projections and net profit analysis. Results: The health check proved hugely useful to the business, with the majority of recommendations being implemented. Discussions are ongoing for Savills Tourism, Leisure and Events Consultancy to provide an ongoing advisory role. Learn more about Savills Tourism, Leisure & Events Consultancy ➡ http://savi.li/6048mXNy8 Simon Foster | Adam Davies | David Collier

"Over the years, my keen interest in South African tourism has led me to observe a notable gap – a lack of Black-owned luxury accommodations, particularly along the coastal regions. I'm eager to learn more about any Black-owned luxe establishments on the South African coast. If you have insights or recommendations, kindly share. Let's promote diversity and inclusivity in the hospitality sector. #SouthAfricanTourism #InclusiveHospitality #DiversityandInclusion"

I have a huge bone to pick with the hotel industry in East Africa. They’ve been programmed to work with tour operators for the longest time, forcing them to opt into discount and massive commission fees to generate business - not forgetting that their hotel is left to the mercy of these tour operators. Question - if all hotels are using tour operators to generate business, then why would I pick your hotel over your competition? Especially if they’re throwing deals and discounts at my face? To make things worse, they’ll hire a “marketing manager” or “team” - who really doesn’t know what they’re doing, and pay them peanuts, expecting them to bring in tangible results. Really? You’re resting the backbone of your business on some kid who doesn’t even know how to calculate occupancy rates. Sure, post ugly posters of the hotel with a discount on social media, expecting it to be seen by anyone and generate business. Then complain that your customers aren’t on social media or that social media doesn’t work. Cut through your profit margins and then continue complaining that the ONLY way you can get business is by using tour operators. It’s no wonder the tourism industry here isnt as strong as western countries. To the East African hotel industry- it’s time to start innovating. We’re moving into a new era, and believe it or not, you’re slowly dying because you don’t want to make the shifts that you need to make. And if you are one of the few hotels that want to actually innovate and take advantage of the new shifts, send me a message. There’s never been a better opportunity to destroy your competition and take all the cake for yourself.