SEPTEMBER 2018
Vol . 52 , No . 7
HOTELS
PASSION FOR HOSPITALITY
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REGIONAL REPORT
COURTING THE TOURISTS
It ’ s impossible to generalize about Africa — so HOTELS took a deeper dive into a few countries that are spread across the spectrum of development and opportunity : First , Rwanda and Uganda , entering the mainstream as popular destinations for eco-tourism and business alike ; then to Tunisia , where luxury resorts are finding their footing — and eager guests . Finally , we ’ ll check in with Egypt , struggling in the aftermath of terrorism and instability but determined to get back on its feet .
DEPARTMENTS
Passion drives the life of a hotelier , 24 hours a day , 7 days a week . A commitment to perfecting the art of hospitality keep these hoteliers striving to create beautifully satisfying experiences for their guests .
HOTELS FUELS THAT PASSION
7 EDITOR ’ S DIARY Wellness matters
12 TRENDING
Plastic bottles Bots vs . humans
18 PERSONALITIES Valeriano Antonioli , The Lungarno Collection
47 TECHNOLOGY Blockchain : Hype or happening ?
50 SALES & MARKETING
Interstate ’ s e-commerce strategy
CLARIFICATIONS In the July / August Special Report ranking the world ’ s biggest hotel companies , please note the following updates :
Best Western Hotels & Resorts had 290,787 rooms and 3,595 hotels at the end of 2017 ; Dossen International Group ’ s City Comfort Inn brand had 83,222 rooms and 860 hotels .
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