Business travel will be more important than ever, China show steady domestic recovery and high stakes as Phuket prepares for reopening.

Business travel will be more important than ever
Thursday, 17th June 2021

Only 24 months ago, business travel was synonymous with global corporations and senior executives’ roles, new report measures value of business travel for first time.

As restrictions ease, built-up anticipation for business travel is clear, with 81% saying business travel will be more important than ever to driving success. Among respondents who take eight or more private flights a year, 60% plan to significantly increase in-person meetings >>

The importance of data, technology and a partnership mindset for industry recovery
17 Jun 2021 : New data reveals cruise travelers are taking longer trips and want to cruise as soon as possible; Millennials and Gen Z look for a lower price and environmentally-friendly policies >>

Mainland China Dragon Boat Festival booking data reveal steady domestic recovery
17 Jun 2021 : Trip.com Group has released its 2021 Dragon Boat festival data highlights, which reveal a continuing stable recovery of China's domestic travel market over the recent three-day national holiday >>

Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia opens its doors
17 Jun 2021 : The Le Méridien Pasadena Arcadia Hotel opens its doors to the public after a three-year build >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

High Stakes as Phuket Prepares for Reopening July 1
Thursday, 17th June 2021

A meeting on Tuesday night between all relevant bodies including the TAT and medical institutions laid out plans for the Phuket Sandbox Programme – the island will welcome vaccinated foreign tourists without the need to undergo the 14-day quarantine from July 1, 2021.

Spikes in bookings from all markets and across demographics, says Anthony Lark, president of Phuket Hotels Association – except for Asia >>

Terminal Tips: 5 Changes to Expect at the Airport
Although travel is picking up slowly in several regions, the pandemic is still not a thing of the past. What can you expect to be different at the airport when you get back to travel and what can you do differently? >>

What’s Next for Office Design?
Hear what AXA Investment Managers, HSBC, and others are doing differently to keep workers happy >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of June 16, 2021
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