2021: The Year of the Travel Rebound?, Adventure tourism in India, bad candidate and 7 obstacles to travel right now.

2021: The Year of the Travel Rebound?
Tuesday, 11th May 2021

After a year of unprecedented change in the travel industry in 2020, traveler behaviors are shifting rapidly.

For tourism and hospitality businesses hit hard by the pandemic, staying ahead of these trends will be crucial, as the roll-out of a COVID-19 vaccine serves as a catalyst for a return to dining and leisure travel in 2021 >>

Rosewood Hangzhou to open in 2025
11 May 2021 : Located in Wangjiang New City, an emerging hub of innovation, technology and financial services in the heart of Hangzhou, the new build luxury hotel will occupy prime real estate within a progressive mixed-use development project >>

Adventure Tourism in India
11 May 2021 : As per a recent travel survey, almost 65% of the Indians who participated in the survey were keen to travel for leisure and adventure in 2021 >>

News from around the APAC region
11 May 2021 : Hotel industry and travel news from around the Asia Pacific region: Japan tourism announced plans to set up office in Dubai, Grand Lapa Macau rebrands as Artyzen and more >>

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7 Obstacles to Travel Right Now
Tuesday, 11th May 2021

Occupancy rates in many touristic areas are showing real signs of rebound nearing almost 70-80% of 2019 levels, in some cases. Airports are also showing real signs of recovery, in particular during last month with Spring Break festivities. But if we look at the big picture, specially in the short term (next couple of months), perspectives are still bleak.

Here are seven reasons why we must tread carefully with the concept of revenge travel and our ever-so strong desire to pack up and leave for the unknown >>

Warning Signs of a Bad Candidate
Hiring is always risky and no one wants to invest their time, money and energy into a candidate that falls through >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of May 10, 2021
IATA welcomes G20 push to restart tourism, China's May Day domestic booking data shows records and helpful tips to prepare your hotel for reopening >>