Can MENA medical tourism rebound from Covid-19?, Italian tourism set to lose billions, simple ideas to grow and own your MICE business and air travel in the time of COVID.

Can MENA medical tourism rebound from Covid-19?
Thursday, 10th September 2020

The outbreak of Covid-19 all but halted global medical tourism, as institutions cut non-essential services and patients stayed at home due to travel restrictions and social-distancing guidelines.

However, with flight bans being lifted and many countries tentatively re-opening, there are early examples of how the medical tourism segment might position itself for a rebound >>

Andaz Xiamen opens in South China
10 Sep 2020 : Situated in the heart of Xiamen, within the mixed-use development of The MixC and close to Xiamen Botanical Garden, Andaz Xiamen is where old meets new and east meets west >>

Italy set to lose more than €36B from missing tourists
10 Sep 2020 : A catastrophic loss to the Italian economy equates to a shortfall of €100 million a day, or €700 million a week, to the country’s economy >>

Minor opens Avani Krabi resort and signs Vietnam
10 Sep 2020 : Avani Hotels & Resorts announces the official opening of Avani Ao Nang Cliff Krabi Resort and the opening marks the brand’s first entry into Thailand’s resort town of Krabi, which will be followed with the opening of Avani+ Koh Lanta Resort later in the year >>

WTTC launches Safe Travels protocols for Adventure Travel
8 Sep 2020 : The World Travel & Tourism Council has unveiled the latest set of measures designed to rebuild global consumer confidence, reduce risk and encourage the return of Safe Travels >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Simple Ideas to Own Your MICE Business
Thursday, 10th September 2020

While the MICE industry is booming, it is usually accompanied by various challenges. The needs and demands of planners are evolving day-by-day; they want the latest event technology to enhance the attendee experience.

So, if you are a hotelier longing for consistent MICE business growth, here are the five fundamental and actionable ideas you can use >>

Air Travel in the Time of COVID-19 and Beyond
Not surprisingly, I personally miss getting on airplanes; I miss it a lot but actually, I do not miss getting on airplanes as much as I miss meeting new people and being exposed to new cultures >>

When Surprise and Delight Becomes Surprise Without Delight
We’ve all heard the expression surprise and delight and the intention is that we surprise our customers with better-than-expected service >>

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