Worldwide huge desire to travel, Orient Express makes a grand return to Italy, Hyatt expands and more...

Worldwide huge desire to travel
Monday, 13th December 2021

The findings of a recent survey conducted by IPK International show a renewed increase in people’s travel intentions. Currently, 80 per cent of respondents worldwide are planning international trips over the next 12 months. Sun and beach holidays are in demand, but also city breaks and holidays close to nature.

Europeans’ preferred destinations are their common favourites: Spain, Italy and Germany. Although more and more people want to travel, the latest findings continue to reflect worries regarding the pandemic. There is also criticism on travel conditions of recent months >>

Hyatt unveils plans to further expand its global portfolio
12 Dec 2021 : Announced during ILTM Cannes, Hyatt introduces plans for seven new luxury hotels throughout Europe and the Middle East, in addition to 24 luxury properties in stunning destinations throughout the US, Mexico, Morocco, Greater China, Thailand, and more >>

China is flying high again: survey shows remarkable consumer confidence for a travel restart
13 Dec 2021 : Cirium schedules data reveals China domestic travel in Q4 is primed to outpace pre-pandemic levels, growing by some 15% compared to Q4 2019 >>

The world's largest loyalty programme for independent hotel brands is reimagined
13 Dec 2021 : Minor Hotels embraces the reimagination of GHA DISCOVERY, the world's largest loyalty programme for independent hotel brands, which is officially launched today, meeting the needs of modern travellers with more rewards, recognition and opportunities to experience hotels and resorts at home or away >>

UNWTO calls against blanket travel restrictions
11 Dec 2021 : The World Tourism Organization of the United Nations calls out against the introduction of blanket restrictions on travel, as witnessed in recent days >>

Orient Express makes a grand return to Italy
11 Dec 2021 : The Orient Express La Dolce Vita which will welcome its first passengers in 2023. Six trains will embark through several iconic itineraries across 14 regions and beyond, including three international destinations from Rome to Paris, Istanbul and Split >>

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Today – Hospitality Industry 2.0
Monday, 13th December 2021

What does the future of hospitality hold? EHL faculty carried out an internal survey with a view to unearth the direction the industry is heading in.

Overall, our faculty suggests the need for hoteliers to properly embrace the above mentioned trends and understand what's at stakes. Six dimensions came out from our survey >>

Editorial: Patience and Innovation
Patience and innovation need to go hand in hand. Patience is needed in the waiting for the restart of China’s outbound tourism, but innovation is also needed in offering the right kind of services for the changed and further changing expectations and needs of the Chinese travellers >>

Here’s a New Word: Skimpflation
The other day my friend asked me, 'Is mediocrity the new customer experience?' He mentioned how he’s had to wait longer when he called customer support and that there weren’t enough cashiers at the grocery store >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of December 10, 2021
Hyatt rolls out room keys in Apple Wallet, Hilton expands in 2022, Dubai profit surpasses 2019 and more >>