Chinese tourists welcomed without need for quarantine, travelers seek the road less traveled and guest feedback after crisis – what’s new, what’s different?.

Chinese tourists welcomed without need for quarantine
Friday, 21st August 2020

A few good news can be recorded like the absence of a big increase of cases due the colder winter temperatures on the southern half of our planet, where just the opposite is happening with less common flu cases than normal thanks to the masks and social distancing.

The total number of new cases is still rising fast. Between July 1st and August 15th the identified cases more than doubled but most of the cases are concentrated in a few countries >>

Eager travelers seek the road less traveled
21 Aug 2020 : As uncertainty around international travel continues, many American travelers are finding new ways to satisfy their pent-up travel demand through safer and more responsible travel experiences >>

Asia Pacific's hotel pipelines continue to trend upwards
21 Aug 2020 : At the 2020 second quarter close, the Asia Pacific hotel construction pipeline, excluding China, shows continued growth, while China’s pipeline continues to trend upward as well >>

COVID-19 impact deepens in the Middle East
21 Aug 2020 : The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released new data showing the impact on the Middle East aviation industry and on economies caused by the shutdown of air traffic due to the COVID-19 pandemic has deepened over recent weeks >>

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The Anatomy of Guest Feedback After Crisis – What’s New, What’s Different?
Friday, 21st August 2020

Although times are challenging, ever-changing, and even confusing at present, hoteliers need to anticipate what’s coming in terms of traveler behavior and feedback.

Now more than ever, it’s crucial to acknowledge its impact on a hotel’s overall success since self-advertising can only go so far. Post-COVID travelers require reassurance from fellow travelers >>

Drive-To Meetings and Events: 8 Ways to Boost Local Business
It will take time for long-distance travel to rebound and group business to recover, but in the interim, now is the time to update your offerings and shift some of your hotel marketing efforts to winning business from local and regional travelers by offering, and promoting, drive-to meetings and events >>

Be a Professional
What is a professional? Is it the opposite of an amateur? In the sports world, professional athletes are paid, while amateurs are not >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of August 20, 2020
How Phuket may lead Thailand’s reopening, US foodservice industry set to rebound by 2023 and how is the pandemic likely to impact MICE? >>