New plane type to make aviation more sustainable, Anantara to debut in the Seychelles, From pandemic to endemic and what hotels GMs can do now to prepare for the return of Chinese travelers.

Plans to make aviation more sustainable
Tuesday, 4th August 2020

KLM will be contributing towards TU Delft’s research into an innovative flight concept known as the 'Flying-V', which embraces an entirely different approach to aircraft design, in anticipation and support of sustainable long-distance flight in the future.

The aircraft’s v-shaped design will integrate the passenger cabin, the cargo hold and the fuel tanks in the wings. Its improved aerodynamic shape and reduced weight will mean it uses 20% less fuel than the Airbus A350, today’s most advanced aircraft >>

Anantara to debut in the Seychelles
3 Aug 2020 : Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas announces it will debut in the Seychelles this September with the upcoming rebrand of the iconic Maia Luxury Resort & Spa, one of the country’s most exclusive and stylish properties >>

InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City opens
3 Aug 2020 : InterContinental Hotels Group celebrates the official opening of InterContinental® Chongqing Raffles City, and ocated in Chao Tian Men Square of downtown Chongqing, China, InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City is part of the iconic Raffles City complex – a new modern landmark >>

Hyatt announces new properties for The Unbound Collection by Hyatt portfolio
1 Aug 2020 : The iconic Andalusian resort will join The Unbound Collection by Hyatt brand and mark the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Southern Spain following extensive renovations >>

Hotels Recovery Guides - South East Asia
30 Jul 2020 : These guides look back at the health of the tourism and hospitality sectors prior to COVID-19; assess the impact of the global pandemic and weigh-in on the recovery path as well as hotel investments into these destinations as lockdown restrictions gradually ease >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

From Pandemic to Endemic
Monday, 3rd August 2020
By Giovanni Angelini

Common sense tells us that once a vaccine has been found, approved, produced, and distributed, it would take several years for the whole world to be vaccinated. During this time, the virus will only continue to spread.

What does all of this mean for the travel and tourism industry? And what about hotels? How can they survive in a business world turned completely upside down? In short – a long road to recovery lies ahead >>

What Hotels GMs Can Do Now to Prepare for the Return of Chinese Travelers Post COVID-19
At the end of the day, there are still 10,000+ hotels that offer discount via Ctrip. Why will Chinese pick you rather than the hotel next door? Other than price, as we do not recommend a blanket discount strategy, it really goes back to getting your hotel top of the mind of Chinese travelers. Whoever can do better marketing and promotion will achieve faster recovery >>

Corruption and COVID-19
Corruption, the abuse of public office for private gain, is about more than wasted money: it erodes the social contract and corrodes the government’s ability to help grow the economy in a way that benefits all citizens >>

Our Own Iron Curtain
Welcome back: we finally did it! The rest of the world (or, at least, the part worth visiting and conducting business with) is closing its borders to anyone proudly carrying a US Passport, so what used to be a door opener and a cause for respect worldwide has become a scarlet letter >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of July 31, 2020
Yes, you can fly with confidence, Marriott signs the first all-inclusive, fundamental differences in Chinese online behaviours and amenity ideas that will wow your guests >>