Amistad PartnersMar 11, 20193 minDestination Guide to Montenegro Overview: Bursting at the seams with the majestic view of mountains, Montenegro is a perfect place to witness scenic beauty. It is a...
Amistad PartnersDec 20, 20183 minExclusive Amistad Partners Evening with London AgentsLondon, United Kingdom, 20th December 2018 Amistad Partners were excited to host a MICE and Leisure Agent’s event on the 11th of December...
Amistad PartnersDec 12, 20183 minEuropean business travellers prefer online travel agenciesFresh research from SAP Concur and Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) shows that, nowadays, business travellers are less likely to...
Amistad PartnersNov 27, 20184 minAre direct bookings better than OTAs?The relationship between hotels and OTAs has always been complicated, sometimes even a little bumpy. OTAs, otherwise known as Online...
Amistad PartnersNov 20, 20183 minShould you respond to online reviews?You’ve logged onto your Booking.com portal only to see that a recent customer has left you a mixed review. They liked your hotel but...
Amistad PartnersNov 14, 20183 minRegional MICE industry trends for 2019We’ve previously mentioned that we expect 2019 to be a booming year for the meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) industry....
Amistad PartnersOct 16, 20183 minThe future of the boutique hotelsWhile boutique hotels, also called independent or lifestyle hotels, were possibly written off 10-15 years ago, it’s undeniable that these...
Amistad PartnersOct 9, 20183 minFemale business travellers: A demographic you can’t risk ignoringAbout a year ago, the corporate world, government and the movie industry (especially in the United States) were caught off guard and...
Amistad PartnersOct 2, 20183 minIndependent hotels must invest in social mediaIt won’t come as any great revelation that social media plays a crucial role in today’s competitive hospitality market. You know this...
Amistad PartnersSep 11, 20183 minWhich consumer type are your hotel’s customers? Today’s AP Voice is written by Marketing Director, Vignes Rajagopal. The Amistad Partners team looks forward to Euromonitor...
Amistad PartnersAug 30, 20183 minFIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai adds luxury and elegance to Amistad Partners’ portfolio Dubai, UAE - 30 August 2018 FIVE Palm Jumeirah Dubai, the hottest hotel on Palm Jumeirah, is the latest independent hotel to join Amistad...
Amistad PartnersJul 26, 20182 minThe Middle East: How to target Millennials, Generation Z and the Silver TouristToday’s AP voice is from our VP of sales for the Middle East and Asia, Zohaib Haider. Tourists are learning that there is a lot to see in...
Amistad PartnersJul 19, 20182 minAfrica: What is driving tourists to the region?In the past eight years, tourism grew by 17.3 percent in the top ten fastest-growing global destinations, according to Mastercard. In...
Amistad PartnersJul 17, 20183 minBoom in Chinese tourism: Trends for 2018 and beyondToday’s AP voice is from our VP of sales for China, Rachel Mao. Tourism in China is showing strong growth and is becoming a powerful...
Amistad PartnersJul 12, 20183 minNorth America: Tourism trends for 2018 and beyondToday’s AP voice is from our VP of sales for North America, Viola Ncube. The outlook for North America looks incredibly positive, which...
Amistad PartnersJul 5, 20183 minTourism in the Asia Pacific: What to expect in 2018 and beyondToday’s AP voice is from our VP of Sales for Asia and the Middle East, Michelle Low. Unsurprisingly, strong economic growth across the...
Amistad PartnersJun 26, 20182 minBrazil - Spotlight on the state of business travelToday’s AP voice is from our VP of sales for Latin America, Cinthya Caggiano. Most people in the industry had written off Brazil after...
Amistad PartnersJun 19, 20183 minTop five hottest leisure trends for independent hotelsThere is no doubt that global leisure travel has been on the increase over the past decade and there are no signs of slow down. According...
Amistad PartnersMay 23, 20182 minAmistad Partners and the legendary Legendale Hotel Beijing join forcesThe five-star hotel offers elegance and luxury in the heart of Beijing. Within walking distance of some of China’s most significant...
Amistad PartnersMar 5, 20181 minOTAs Vs Direct Bookings for Independent HotelsThe topic of OTAs vs direct bookings for Independent hotels is one that has gained prominence in recent years, where top chain hotels...