Marriott International opens 70th property in Japan, Israel asks hotels to lower rates and examining the vaccine’s impact on leisure travel demand.

Marriott International opens 70th property in Japan
Wednesday, 30th June 2021

The company has 70 properties across 18 brands in 21 prefectures including major cities such as Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, as well as other lesser known gems like Tochigi, Gifu and Wakayama.

With a pipeline of over 30 additional hotels, including three hotels expected to open later this year, the portfolio is poised for continued growth in Japan >>

Novotel launches new era of design
30 Jun 2021 : Novotel is pleased to announce that it has teamed with four international design teams to bring the brand’s new vision of modern, 21st century style to the world >>

Israel Tourism asks hotels to lower rates
30 Jun 2021 : In response to the high cost of vacation prices, due in part to the corona crisis, high overhead costs, severe shortage of workers and restrictions on entry into Israel, the Minister of Tourism, Yoel Razvozov asked the Israel Hotel Association to compile a list of hotels that agree to give discounts to prospective holidaymakers >>

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Examining the Vaccine’s Impact on Leisure Travel Demand
Wednesday, 30th June 2021

As the peak leisure travel season approaches, questions about how quickly the global travel and tourism sector will recover still remain.

While in some parts of the world demand is rebounding, in others the picture is more uncertain. How confident are travelers feeling about booking a trip, either domestically or internationally? >>

Resilience of the Hong Kong Hotels
Hong Kong is well known for being home to some of the world's finest hotels, with a flourishing hospitality industry driven by the rapid growth of international business and leisure travel and increased demand for accommodation at every price level (at least before the pandemic) >>

Companies’ Responses to Pandemic Provide Insights into Handling a Crisis
One of our readers asked me the following question: What is your advice for a company that is struggling during the pandemic? >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of June 29, 2021
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 >>