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FUTURE SHOCK: 25 travel & tourism trends post COVID 19 - ETBrandEquity.com FUTURE SHOCK: 25 travel & tourism trends post COVID 19 - ETBrandEquity.com Coronavirus must not be exploited to promote a brand: Kantar COVID-19 Barometer - ETBrandEquity.com Tips to unlock your mind during the lockdown - ETBrandEquity.com FUTURE SHOCK: 25 travel & tourism trends post COVID 19 - ETBrandEquity.com Posted: 29 Apr 2020 08:47 PM PDT What is in store for the travel and tourism industry in the post COVID world? By Sandeep Goyal I first read the book Future Shock way back in 1977 or 1978, just after finishing school. Future Shock was written by the famed futurist Alvin Toffler, in which he defined the term 'future shock' as a 'certain psychological state of individuals and entire societies'. The shortest definition for the term in the book is a personal perception of 'too much change in too short a perio...

IKEA India's net loss widens 114% to Rs. 368 crore in FY18 - ETBrandEquity.com IKEA India's net loss widens 114% to Rs. 368 crore in FY18 - ETBrandEquity.com Posted: 03 Jan 2019 05:52 AM PST IKEA India Private Limited , part of Swedish retail firm's net loss widened 114% to Rs 368 crore, for the year ended March 2018, as per financial data accessed by business intelligence platform, Tofler . The company's net loss stood at Rs 172.2 crore in FY17. Total revenue too declined 17.6% to Rs 41.5 crore in FY18. The retailer had reported revenues of Rs 50.4 crore in FY17. IKEA , in an email statement sent to ET BE, said "IKEA is in an investment phase in India. It remains on track to invest Rs. 10,500 crores in the coming years to build a multi-channel experience and a strong team, in line with its new retail direction. Investments will continue to be greater than revenues for the next few years as we gradually build ou...

Forty Under 40 - SportsBusiness Daily Forty Under 40 - SportsBusiness Daily Posted: 16 Mar 2020 12:00 AM PDT TJ Adeshola Jack Dorsey , CEO of Twitter and Square. Whit Albohm Charlie Dixon . I've never had more on my plate than I do now, and Charlie has been instrumental in guiding and pushing me. He is not just a boss, he is an incredible teammate. Nic Barlage This one has been a team of great people: Dan Gilbert, Len Komoroski, Mike Tomon, Dr. Bill Sutton, Jeff Ianello, Robert Sarver and Jason Rowley. Michael Behan Mike Ondrejko is the one that has had the most profound impact on my career. As the person who gave me my first opportunity in the industry with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2005 and the leader I have worked most closely with the last nine years at Legends, Mike has shown me the road map to being a successful executive in our industry.    Gabe Braselton Brad Clark , senior principal at Populous, has been a gui...

Skip the holiday hassle with these festive and frivolous holiday hotel packages - CNBC Skip the holiday hassle with these festive and frivolous holiday hotel packages - CNBC Posted: 01 Dec 2019 07:38 AM PST Gingerbread house at The Peninsula Paris. Courtesy: The Peninsula Paris Now that Thanksgiving is over, the marathon of gift shopping and holiday parties kicks in. But the weeks leading up to New Year's Eve are also a great time to travel. Cities are sparkling with holiday lights. Stores stay open late. And museums, theme parks and other attractions transform into winter wonderlands, with special events and visits from Santa. Many hotels do their part, too, with over-the-top lobby decorations and creative holiday-themed packages. Gingerbread houses Courtesy: Gaylord National Resort A chef is whipping up Christmas yule logs and other holiday treats inside a life-size gingerbread house at...

13 Bucket List Trips To Plan A Year In Advance - Reader's Digest 13 Bucket List Trips To Plan A Year In Advance - Reader's Digest Posted: 30 Apr 2020 02:09 PM PDT Explore the World Expo in Dubai The World Expo , billed as "The World's Biggest Show" was supposed to be held in this modern desert destination in 2020, but don't worry, all of the fantastic innovations from across the globe are now scheduled to be held a year later, October 1, 2021, to March 31, 2022, so you can plan your bucket list trip to Dubai for next fall. And the sparkling oasis in the Arabian desert, where nothing is done in moderation, will be ready to put on the glitz when you finally arrive, whether its the famous Friday brunches, views from the tallest building in the world, the largest fountain show on the globe, decadent shopping, indoor skiing, or even riding a camel in the desert. If you can dream it, it probably already exists i...

Best cheap holidays and flights in Boxing Day sales - The Independent Best cheap holidays and flights in Boxing Day sales - The Independent Posted: 24 Dec 2019 12:00 AM PST Dreaming of a winter sun getaway next year? The Independent has scouted the best travel deals in the Boxing Day and January sales. Intrepid Travel Download the new Independent Premium app Sharing the full story, not just the headlines Download now Tour operator Intrepid is offering 20 per cent off new and small-group itineraries booked between 1-13 January 2020. The offer is valid for travel before 31 August 2020. Highlights include eight days exploring Northern Brazil's mountains and beaches from £1,148pp (down from £1,435); nine days in Bali from £648pp (down from £810); and exploring the wild landscapes of Jordan, from the capital Amman to the otherworldly Wadi Rum, from £684pp (down from £855). intrepidtravel.com left Created with Sketch....