Is togetherness the next destination for travel?, Langham recognised, hotel sales for today’s remote buyers and welcome to travellers anonymous.

Is togetherness the next destination for travel?
Tuesday, 9th February 2021

For generations, travel has inspired storytelling in books and songs and fueled the growth of cultures and civilizations. But over the last year, the world went on a different kind of journey, swapping passports for puzzles and beaches for binge-watching.

A new survey reveals how much people are longing for human connection, to be with their loved ones, and to make new memories >>

Langham recognised by US News & World Report
9 Feb 2021 : US News & World Report, a recognised leader in consumer rankings in all categories, announced the results of its 2021 Best Hotels List, including several The Langham hotels on this prestigious list >>

ITB Berlin: Ideas for the dawn of a new age
9 Feb 2021 : Taking as its slogan’Rethink, Regenerate, Restart – Tourism for a Better Normal’, the international travel industry’s largest think tank will present innovative strategies and fascinating business models again this year >>

Nominations for 2021 Mekong Hero open
9 Feb 2021 : The ‘Mekong Heroes’ program, which was launched in 2020 to celebrate passionate individuals in Mekong tourism who work tirelessly behind the scenes to 'inspire and influence the direction of our industry, modeling new ways of conceiving and doing tourism better' >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Welcome to Travellers Anonymous – Tips on How to Beat VDS
Tuesday, 9th February 2021

Not that I am counting but as I write this, it’s been 326 days since I last flew on a plane. I reckon 326 days would also be my answer as to the last time I sat in a bar and had a drink with strangers.

I have to confess, I’ve tried to be brave through 2020 but as January has come and gone, I am beginning to feel a sense of weariness settling in. There’s a sameness to each day that is getting to me. Same view. Same place. Same faces. Same walks. Same stuff >>

Hotel Sales For Today’s Remote Buyers Requires More Than 'Steps,' 'Funnels,' 'Wow,' and FAB Phrases
Although the pace of change has accelerated during the pandemic era, the hotel sales habitat has been evolving rapidly for years >>

Indian Hotel Sector: Current Crisis is Just a Speed-Breaker
The Indian hotels sector was poised to grow to greater heights driven by increasing demand in the pre-COVID era and the current crisis is just a speed-breaker in its path >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of February 08, 2021
IHG evolves its brand as it looks ahead, Hyatt launches 'The Great Relocate', KOL marketing and is Airbnb showing hotels the way again; How to bounce back from the pandemic? >>