Which countries are opening up for vaccinated travelers?, times it’s worth taking a pay cut and Google hotel ads adds children to its occupancy filter.

Which countries are opening up for vaccinated travelers?
Wednesday, 24th March 2021

With vaccination programs well-underway across the world, some countries – particularly those that are highly dependent on tourism – are welcoming arrivals who have already had their ‘shots.’

Seen as a way of safely re-opening a vital part of the economy, which countries, in particular, have decided to open up specifically for vaccinated travelers? Let’s find out >>

Hilton sets sights on growth in Thailand
24 Mar 2021 : Hilton announced its commitment to convert up to 2,000 rooms in 24 months in Thailand, with a focus on its full service brands Hilton Hotels & Resorts and DoubleTree by Hilton, as well as focused service brand Hilton Garden Inn.

Hilton’s recent full year 2020 earnings results showed signs of optimism in development activity globally, with conversion signings for Hilton across the globe increasing more than 30 percent versus the prior year >>

News from around the APAC region
24 Mar 2021 : Hotel industry and travel news from around the Asia Pacific region: Legoland Discovery Centre Hong Kong officially opened, Seychelles to fully open borders from 25 March and more >>

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4 Times It’s Worth Taking a Pay Cut
Wednesday, 24th March 2021

Should you ever take a job for less money? Is a pay cut ever worth it? Salary isn’t everything, there are other things to consider like the work environment, job responsibilities, and perks.

We have entered a budget-conscious business environment where significant cutbacks have made pay decreases normalized. Usually pay cuts are not an option, and workers are forced into it because of the economic climate >>

Google Hotel Ads Adds Children to Its Occupancy Filter
A few months after adding the flexible cancellation filter, Google added the 'children' concept and their ages to its occupancy filter which, up until now, only referred to 'people' >>

India’s Underserved Leisure Tourism Segment is Leading the Post-COVID Revival
Domestic leisure tourism has been driving the recovery in the Indian hotels sector in the post-COVID era, as inbound tourism continues to be on a standstill even after a year >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews March 23, 2021
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