Beijing tops list for wellness choices, Hilton introduces hybrid solutions for meetings and crystal gazing into 2021 – Top Trends.

Beijing tops list for wellness choices
Wednesday, 13th January 2021

With 2021 being the year of the dream holiday why not incorporate a wellness and self-care retreat for the ultimate relaxing holiday.

The new Self-Care Capitals report reveals that Beijing is the best city for wellness resorts with over 9,631 resorts to choose from - whether it’s a massage or facial, Beijing has it all.

Wellness resorts and retreats combine all your self-care needs in one place, with many offering fine dining, luxury spas, and wellness activities >>

With pent up demand expected in 2021, Hilton introduces hybrid solutions for meetings
13 Jan 2021 : As we emerge from a year of uncertainties, one business reality seems crystal clear: Hybrid meetings and events will be critical in the near-term >>

News from around the APAC region
13 Jan 2021 : Hotel industry and travel news from around the Asia Pacific region: Tripartite partnership to launch stimulus recovery plan campaign in Malaysia and more >>

Ascott exceeds 2019 record growth globally in 2020
13 Jan 2021 : The Ascott Limited has added a record of over 14,200 units across 71 properties globally for 2020. Despite COVID-19, this exceeds the number of units secured in 2019 >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

How Hotel Salespeople Are Using Tech To Put People Back In The Sales Process
Wednesday, 13th January 2021

Too many salespeople mistakenly believe that two urban legends: that planners exclusively prefer digital communications, and that the most important factor is simply being the first to respond.

On top of it all, the 10+ years of surging demand in the pre-pandemic era caused the sales culture at many hotels to devolve into an 'order-taking paradigm' and set the stage for what I call the era of 'silent selling' >>

Crystal Gazing into 2021 – Top Trends
We expect demand to improve considerably in 2021, as people make-up for the lost time and give-in to their pent-up desire to travel, however, hygiene, cleanliness and safety will continue to be their top priorities, as it has become a way of life in the post-COVID world >>

Global Update: Who's Where and Doing What
January 2021: Global update of who is moving where and from where - keep track of old colleagues and friends or find lost ones, brought to you by The Boutique Search Firm >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of January 12, 2021
Opportunities for Women in Tourism increasing, Hainan's Sanya looks to 2021 and Workspitality: A new trend that is helping hotels reinvent themselves >>