MARCH 2018
Vol . 52 , No . 2
REGIONAL REPORT
VIETNAM GETS A TOURISM BOOST
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In Vietnam , a lively lodging development scene is helping to draw new visitors in at an impressive rate — more than 20 % annually in recent years — to a country where tourism is still in its fledgling years . Hotel development has received a boost , and banks see the potential of hospitality real estate projects . Money is materializing from investors in the region and from home-grown developers angling for a piece of the action .
DEPARTMENTS
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TRENDING
LET ’ S TALK ABOUT # METOO
The # MeToo movement is roiling workplaces , but the hotel industry is especially fraught with its distinctive conditions : hotel rooms , alcohol and a 24 / 7 schedule .
Although many hotels have sexual harassment policies in place , there too often is a disconnect between policy and practice , industry participants say . This is a good time , experts say , to hit the pause button and examine protocols and procedures .
7 EDITOR ’ S DIARY
Responding to # MeToo
12 TRENDING # MeToo hospitality Vegan on the rise Luxury training
Aman ’ s COO looks ahead
18 PERSONALITIES
Collective Retreats ’ Peter Mack
28 FOOD & BEVERAGE
Transforming restaurants
48 TECHNOLOGY Becoming Beacon
51 SALES & MARKETING
Remaking Sheraton
54 SUPPLYLINE
57 PRODUCTS
64 HOTELIER ’ S LIFE
Georges Midljege , general manager , Renaissance Tuscany Il Ciocco Resort & Spa
2 hotelsmag . com March 2018