Hotel direct bookings race closer to 2019, first Crypto hotel, Dusit's new wellness concept and traveler trends and guest behavior.

Hotel direct bookings race closer to 2019
Wednesday, 12th May 2021

Hotel direct bookings continue to show resilience as the industry prepares for the summer travel demand, outperforming major OTAs and all other reservation channels.

According to extensive market research published in the 13th Edition of The Hotelier PULSE Report, Hotel Direct bookings in March 2021 reached nearly 60% of total bookings over the same period in 2019 >>

Crypto Hotel: To be enjoyed anywhere – at anytime
11 May 2021 : It's in the blockchain. In 2021, UNYCU accomplished a new chapter in its history with the unveiling of the Crypto Hotel >>

GWI launches new initiative to showcase regional approaches to wellness innovation
12 May 2021 : As technology, evolving consumer needs, and the pandemic landscape increase the pace of innovation across all sectors of the multitrillion-dollar wellness economy, the newly launched Wellness Innovation Initiative will put the spotlight on regional wellness innovation—with the 2021 focus on finding game-changing companies in the Middle East >>

Hyatt announces return of Hyatt Loves Local to help revitalize communities
12 May 2021 : Building on the success of Hyatt’s global initiative in 2020, Hyatt hotels are teaming up with even more minority and female-owned businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to strengthen communities in which they operate in >>

Dusit introduces new group-wide wellness concept
12 May 2021 : New concept goes beyond the hotel company’s traditional spa offering to deliver meaningful experiences focused on holistic well-being >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Traveler Trends and Guest Behavior – What’s Changed, What’s New?
Wednesday, 12th May 2021

Analyzing and acting upon the changes in these areas is a constant effort for hoteliers - but it is one that pays off. In order to recover in a healthy way and regain the trust of the pandemic hotel guest, hospitality experts need to understand what’s changed, what’s new, and how they can serve the exact needs and expectations of today’s traveler >>

Travel - The Essential Commodity
Why travelers are checking off big-ticket items on their bucket lists In March 2020, the travel industry effectively hit pause in response to the Covid-19 pandemic spreading quickly across the globe >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of May 11, 2021
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