Edward Robertson

Editor and Writer at Freelance

Editor at ARGS at Airline Routes and Ground Services

Freelance editor and writer. Opinions are very much my own.

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Articles

How Spain’s tourism industry is fuelling economic growth

1 week ago | hospitalityinvestor.com | Edward Robertson

Spain’s economy has become so strong the international business magazine The Economist has given it the award for best performing rich-world economy in 2024, with tourism credited for helping drive the success.
Four Birmingham men sentenced to a combined 7 ½ years imprisonment for counterfeiting and selling faked products

2 weeks ago | nationaltradingstandards.uk | Edward Robertson

The sentencing follows a lengthy investigation by the National Trading Standards Regional Investigations Team in Central England and assisted by the Birmingham Trading Standards team. Three of the men: Mahroof Hussain, also known as Adam Maruf Khan, (58), formerly of Lincoln Road in Acocks Green, Basharat Hussain (49), formerly of Derwent Grove in Stirchley, and Mohammed Saleh (49), formerly of Golds Hill Rd in Handsworth, were sentenced for a conspiracy to possess counterfeit goods for supply.
Why the UK risks losing the tourism race

2 weeks ago | hotel.report | Edward Robertson

The anticipated growth comes following a 5 per cent year-on-year increase in international visitors in 2024 to 747 million to the continent, which was also 1 per cent more than the pre-Covid figure in 2019. However, this growth will not be applied equally and the full impact of US President Donald Trump’s April tariffs could change everything.
Why the UK risks losing the tourism race

2 weeks ago | hospitalityinvestor.com | Edward Robertson

With summer fast approaching, European countries are preparing for a busy tourism season with the UNWTO predicting an increase of 3 per cent to 5 per cent in international visitors this year. The anticipated growth comes following a 5 per cent year-on-year increase in international visitors in 2024 to 747 million to the continent, which was also 1 per cent more than the pre-Covid figure in 2019.
The travel trends of the future

3 weeks ago | hotelmanagement.net | Edward Robertson

BERLIN—Artificial intelligence could end up closing down the world of travel as it increasingly limits results to a traveller’s known wants and desires as opposed to giving them fresh ideas. Speaking at IHIF EMEA 2025 in Berlin, Booking.com regional director – global accounts Flavio Leoni said this year’s annual survey of about 40,000 customers undertaken by the booking engine revealed exactly half of all respondents had used AI when planning a trip.
The travel trends of the future

3 weeks ago | hotel.report | Edward Robertson

Speaking at IHIF EMEA 2025 in Berlin, Booking.com regional director – global accounts Flavio Leoni said this year’s annual survey of about 40,000 customers undertaken by the booking engine revealed exactly half of all respondents had used AI when planning a trip. And while it has long been the hope that AI, which has been predicted to change the world beyond all recognition, can make new suggestions for travel and experiences Leoni warned the reverse might be true.
IHG looks east to accelerate growth

3 weeks ago | hotelmanagement.net | Edward Robertson

BERLIN—The boss of IHG Hotels & Resorts is increasingly looking toward the east to expand thanks to the greater growth potential it offers. Speaking at IHIF EMEA 2025, IHG president and CEO Elie Maalouf said the Middle East, China, India and other Asian countries are showing signs of the greatest growth potential for hoteliers. As a result the hotel group will be looking for new opportunities while keeping an eye on the western market, the size of which means there is still money to be made.
The travel trends of the future

3 weeks ago | hospitalityinvestor.com | Edward Robertson

Artificial intelligence could end up closing down the world of travel as it increasingly limits results to a traveller’s known wants and desires as opposed to giving them fresh ideas. Speaking at IHIF EMEA 2025 in Berlin, Booking.com regional director – global accounts Flavio Leoni said this year’s annual survey of about 40,000 customers undertaken by the booking engine revealed exactly half of all respondents had used AI when planning a trip.
Why Standard decided to sell to Hyatt

3 weeks ago | hotelmanagement.net | Edward Robertson

The decision to go ahead with the $335 million sale of Standard International to Hyatt was made as the luxury lifestyle company had reached its back office limits. Speaking at the IHIF EMEA 2025 conference, Hyatt Hotels president and creative director, lifestyle, Amar Lalvani, who was Standard’s executive chairman at the time of the deal, said the company had outgrown its infrastructure.
IHG looks east to accelerate growth

3 weeks ago | hospitalityinvestor.com | Edward Robertson

The boss of IHG Hotels & Resorts is increasingly looking toward the east to expand thanks to the greater growth potential it offers. Speaking at IHIF EMEA 2025, IHG president and CEO Elie Maalouf said the Middle East, China, India and other Asian countries are showing signs of the greatest growth potential for hoteliers. As a result the hotel group will be looking for new opportunities while keeping an eye on the western market, the size of which means there is still money to be made.