Global hotel demand uptick tussles with competing costs, Benelux hotel market post-pandemic and indoor air quality may define your choice of future hotel stays.

Global hotel demand uptick tussles with competing costs
Tuesday, 29th June 2021

With the global pandemic showing some signs of relent, the collective hotel industry is reaping the reward, as travelers get back on planes or hit the road for a well-needed break from work-from-home monotony and Netflix overload.

The hotel industry is happy to welcome them back, but a continued revenue shortfall - the product of some segments still not returning with gusto, such as corporate and group - complemented by expense creep and an all-too-difficult labor market, are having consequence on the bottom line >>

Small but mighty, the Benelux hotel market post-pandemic
29 Jun 2021 : Investors are still keen to explore opportunities in a region that has historically punched above its weight >>

Hilton announces signing of fourth resort in the Maldives
29 Jun 2021 : Scheduled to open at the end of this year, Hilton Maldives Amingiri will mark the entry of Hilton’s flagship Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand into the Maldives >>

News from around the APAC region
29 Jun 2021 : Hotel industry and travel news from around the Asia Pacific region: Far East sells Dorsett London, Australia’s State Governments announce new measures to boost tourism recovery and more >>

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Indoor Air Quality May Define Your Choice of Future Hotel Stays
Tuesday, 29th June 2021

Rising pollution levels and deteriorating air quality were a matter of concern even before the ongoing pandemic.

However, having read and heard so much about the impact of aerosols, particulate matter, microns, etc. in the post-COVID era, we now finally understand the relevance of having cleaner & safer air to breathe even when we are indoors >>

Four Facts about Soaring Consumer Food Prices
Rising world food prices for producers are making headlines and causing concerns among the public >>

A True Story of An Authentic Hospitality Welcome
Recently while on the road conducting training for the Camelback Resort in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, I had the opportunity to experience a genuine, authentic welcome >>

Global Newsletter: June 28, 2021
Taj named strongest hotel brand in the world, Royal Caribbean resumes cruising, Rotana awarded and effective destination management – the key to sustainable tourism >>