Emirates unveils Premium Economy plus enhancements, Hyatt opens five UrCove hotels in China, Indian hotels sector – 2020 in review and technology and bench-marking.

Emirates unveils Premium Economy plus enhancements
Tuesday, 5th January 2021

Emirates is taking its signature A380 experience to the next level with the unveil of a brand new Premium Economy cabin product, together with enhancements and a refreshed look across all cabins onboard its newest A380 aircraft.

The airline received its newest A380 aircraft from Airbus’ Hamburg facility last week, and its remaining order of 5 A380s will also be delivered with premium economy cabins over 2021 and 2022 >>

Mexico’s second avid™ hotel now under construction
5 Jan 2021 : Construction has started on the second avid hotel in Mexico, expected to open in late 2021, the avid Guadalajara will be a 124-room hotel owned by Grupo Ferran >>

Hyatt opens the first five UrCove hotels in China
5 Jan 2021 : The new openings reinforce Hyatt’s commitment to reach China’s underserved upper-midscale segment and strategically grow the Hyatt brand in China >>

Indian Hotels Sector – 2020 in Review
4 Jan 2021 : The Indian hotels sector sailed smoothly into January 2020, after a record year in 2019, with 2020 set to be ‘even bigger’, however, the onslaught of COVID-19 pushed the sector into a tailspin >>

News from around the APAC region
5 Jan 2021 : Hotel industry and travel news from around the Asia Pacific region: Singapore tourism and Studio Dragon partners to promote Singapore, Malaysia launches 2020 – 2030 national tourism policy and more >>

Call for Education Session Proposals for GBTA Convention
5 Jan 2021 : GBTA is now accepting proposals for education sessions at GBTA Convention 2021 in Orlando, FL from July 17-21 >>

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Technology and Bench-marking: What is Expected of the Hospitality Industry?
Tuesday, 5th January 2021

Even before the pandemic, hotels were in the process of switching over to technologically robust measures and service offerings to cater to the 21st century traveler.

But with the novel corona virus wreaking untold havoc on the world, hotels have discovered that technology might just be the savior they need to pull them up from this slump >>

Hotel Photography Whitepaper
Imagery is one of the most important elements of a hotel website, and there’s more to it than meets the eye.

In order for hotel photography to be truly effective in engaging guests throughout the travel planning journey, it needs to reflect the brand story and visually communicate the experience that guests can expect during their stay >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of January 04, 2021
Thailand continues to reopen for travellers slowly and safely, MICHELIN Guide Hong Kong - Macau 2021, staycations and hybrid meetings and steps to a responsible travel program >>