A year after the hotel industry collapsed, guests - and performance - trickle back, plus the lessons we’ve learned (and are still learning).

A year after the hotel industry collapsed, guests - and performance - trickle back
Monday, 31st May 2021

April 2020 was not for the faint of heart, the month will live in infamy for the global hotel industry, which saw the bulk of its key performance indicators swoon to unprecedented levels, an unfortunate by-product of the COVID-19 vapor.

The subsequent 12 months have been a slog, but as the world transitions slowly back to a semblance of normalization, hotels are following suit.

In sum: Performance is improving, but it’s still ways away from the pre-pandemic era >>

News from around the APAC region
31 May 2021 : Hotel industry and travel news from around the Asia Pacific region: Hong Kong to launch cruise to nowhere in late July and more >>

Ascott is world's first to offer global telehealth, telecounselling and travel security advisory to guests
31 May 2021 : Collaborates with International SOS as part of the enhanced ‘Ascott Cares’ commitment to improve guests’ overall wellness and safety >>

UNWTO opens its first Regional Office for the Middle East
31 May 2021 : The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has opened its first Regional Office for the Middle East, bringing the United Nations specialized agency closer to its Members and advancing on its commitment to guiding the development of tourism in every global region >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

The Lessons We’ve Learned (And Are Still Learning)
Monday, 31st May 2021

Everyone I talk to is focused on forward bookings, staffing challenges, and other immediate-term issues. It’s an exciting time, if still chaotic and frustrating. It’s important to keep one eye on the future, as we build for coming success.

What are the broader lessons we’ve learned in the past year-and-change that are worth holding onto? What wisdom can we use for our businesses in the future, but also guide our everyday thinking? >>

'Vaccine Confidence' is Driving the Recovery in the Global Travel Sector
Governments across the globe are continuing their race to vaccinate citizens amidst rising concerns about new variants and soaring cases in some parts of the world >>

Security in Travel: How to Realistically Open Borders
THERE are so many gaffes in aviation caused by unpreparedness and missteps that it is almost impossible to catalogue >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of May 28, 2021
Japan hotel market is expected to reach US$23B+ by 2026, Luxury Collection debuts in South Korea and a little incentive goes a long way >>