Growth scenarios for APAC fragile and uneven to 2023, capturing travel demand in 2021 and staff productivity at the centre stage.

Growth scenarios for APAC fragile and uneven to 2023
Monday, 1st February 2021

In the just-released summary of the Asia Pacific Visitor Forecasts 2021-2023 by the Pacific Asia Travel Association, three growth prospects for international visitors arrivals into and across 39 Asia Pacific destinations are made, covering mild, medium and severe scenarios.

The report shows that even under a mild scenario, the Asia Pacific region in 2023 is likely to still have around 4% fewer arrivals compared to 2019 >>

Remote work mentions tripled in hotel chains' 2020 filings
29 Jan 2021 : Work-from-home policies impacted business meetings at hotels in 2020, yet some lodging companies have seen it as an opportunity to focus on newer and safer hybrid meeting solutions >>

Hyatt announces further growth of the Alila brand in the US
1 Feb 2021 : Hyatt Hotels Corporation announced an expansion of the luxury lifestyle Alila brand in the United States with the addition of Alila Napa Valley in St Helena, California >>

Lanson Place unveils revitalised brand for future expansion
29 Jan 2021 : Lanson Place, has launched a refreshed brand repositioning for a new generation of loyal guests as it expands its portfolio of 9 Personal Hotels and Residences that it operates in key cities across Asia-Pacific >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Capturing Travel Demand in 2021
Tuesday, 2nd February 2021

But if there’s one thing 2020 has shown us all it’s that change can happen fast. The key to success is being as adaptable and prepared as possible, but when travel does return, it will not look quite the same as before >>

Productivity at The Centre Stage (A Leadership Thing)
The present pandemic crisis has created an imperative for hospitality organizations (hotels included) to reconfigure their operations - and an opportunity to transform them with a clear objective to become much more productive >>

Governance in a Changing World
The restaurant industry has been hit especially hard by COVID: Layoffs, closures, a shift to delivery and outdoor dining, as well as mergers and acquisitions have dominated the news this past year >>

How Niches Provide New Growth Opportunities
Using real examples from our work each episode of One Good Idea provides a smart business tip to help you grow >>

What the Continued Global Uncertainty Means for You
The World Uncertainty Index shows that although uncertainty has come down by about 60% from the peak observed at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in the first quarter of 2020. It remains about 50% above its historical average during the 1996–2010 period >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of January 28, 2021
After unanticipated 2020, hotel industry knows what it’s up against, domestic destinations are recovered and a good night’s sleep is the most important service a hotel can offer >>