The 'pandemic effect' could finally tip sustainable travel intent, Hyatt increases 2021 net rooms growth and why direct selling is experiencing its sweetest moment.

The 'pandemic effect' could finally tip sustainable travel intent
Thursday, 10th June 2021

72% of Australian travellers think sustainable travel is vital, with 51% saying the pandemic has made them want to travel more sustainably in the future.

Almost half (46%) still believe that in 2021, there aren’t enough sustainable travel options available, with 53% admitting they get annoyed if somewhere they are staying stops them from being sustainable. 3 out of 4 accommodation providers say they have implemented at least some kind of sustainability practices at their property >>

Hyatt increases 2021 net rooms growth outlook
10 Jun 2021 : Hyatt announced an increase to its 2021 net rooms growth outlook and the completion of two transactions as part of its ongoing capital strategy >>

Airbnb updates on supporting the new EU rules
10 Jun 2021 : Earlier this month we launched The Great Rebalance of European Travel, a series of commitments to work with communities in Europe to help rebalance tourism following the pandemic >>

Krabi looks to 'The Sandbox' to turn back clock to 2019
10 Jun 2021 : New airport terminal coming later part of this year and while Thailand shutting the door on international tourists in March 2020, Krabi Airport trafficked over one million domestic passengers last year >>

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Why Direct Selling is Experiencing Its Sweetest Moment
Thursday, 10th June 2021

Direct selling, both telephone and website, has gained a large share of sales during the pandemic, demonstrating its great sales capacity and resilience.

This huge increase has meant that many hoteliers have changed their passive or neutral attitudes towards direct sales to considering it a strategic pillar in their distribution >>

Loss and Perseverance
'At one point, I thought life was about acquiring things - Life is totally about losing', former professional boxer, Mike Tyson. Mike Tyson might have a new career as a philosopher. Indeed, his point about life being comprised of a long series of losses is not only insightful but also motivational >>

How to Reduce COVID-19’s Unequal Effects Across Workers
Lower-skilled and young workers were among the hardest hit from the pandemic, suffering job losses in record numbers last year >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of June 09, 2021
More remote work will lead to more business travel, Rotana eliminates single-use plastic and reimagining demand forecasting >>