New restrictions and continued uncertainty keep markets down, Phuket the ‘test case gateway’, tips for post-recovery and quality hotel supply is the key to developing fledgling destinations.

New restrictions and continued uncertainty keep markets down
Tuesday, 25th August 2020

It’s a tale of two metrics when it comes to the latest edition of the Pulse Report, which assesses key hotel metrics.

On the one hand, web traffic continues to tease interest across all regions – there’s plenty of looking, but on the other hand, pick-up remains very nervous – with bookings being in the week for the week in many instances >>

Phuket the ‘test case gateway’ for int'l travel into Thailand
24 Aug 2020 : According to Thailand’s Tourism Authority governor the island of Phuket will allow long staying tourists from overseas from the beginning of October >>

Marriott to bring the W brand to the South of Brazil
25 Aug 2020 : Marriott International has signed an agreement to bring the W Hotels brand to Gramado, a mountain resort town in the Brazil’s southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul. The 80-room W Gramado is expected to open in 2023 >>

News from around the APAC region & Europe
25 Aug 2020 : Hotel industry and travel news from around the Asia Pacific region: Singapore announces additional Covid-19 support measures & tourism boost, Indonesia to establish travel corridor with South Korea, TUI BLUE Sylt acquired and more >>

Hyatt and Homeinns Hotels Group JV brand - UrCove - to open in Shanghai in October
25 Aug 2020 : Expected to open in October 2020, first UrCove hotel in Shanghai will increase World of Hyatt's presence in China, bringing travelers a new opportunity in the upper-midscale market, with valuable loyalty benefits >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Quality Hotel Supply is the Key to Developing Fledgling Tourist Destinations
Tuesday, 25th August 2020

India is one of the fastest growing travel & tourism (T&T) economies in the world thanks to its diverse landscape, rich heritage and cultural diversity, which attracts tourists from across the country and the world.

However, even with several initiatives in place, we have still not tapped into the full potential of leisure tourism in the country. There are several unexplored and underdeveloped beaches, wildlife sanctuaries, heritage sites and hill stations in India which can be developed into established leisure destinations but are lagging as they still lack last-mile connectivity and good infrastructure facilities, including good quality hotels >>

Asia-Pacific Hotel Law Guide
The Hotel Law Guide helps serve hotel real estate owners, developers and operators as a reference for experienced and well-known lawyers and attorneys with a track record in Asia Pacific region >>

Tips for Post-Recovery
Practical information on useful options and resources by airHMS to manage business disruptions such as: cancellations, getting ready for the next step and adjusting to demand changes >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of August 24, 2020
Accor keen on possible IHG merger, Airbnb IPO analysis and tourism trauma and COVID-19 >>