Jumeirah unveiled its latest beachfront resort in Dubai, Omicron is a threat to recovery and more...

Jumeirah unveiled its latest beachfront resort in Dubai
Tuesday, 14th December 2021

Nestled at the tip of a peninsula at the heart of Dubai’s largest private beach, Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab will complete the Group’s oceanic trilogy, which includes the wave-shaped Jumeirah Beach Hotel and sailboat-inspired Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. The new resort, with design influences of a futuristic superyacht is set amid private landscaped gardens >>

Corporate travel is bouncing back, but Omicron is a threat
14 Dec 2021 : Corporate travel has been gathering up steam globally, albeit slowly, as after several months of virtual meetings and video conferencing, in-person meetings are finally making a comeback >>

IHG continues growth in Vietnam
14 Dec 2021 : IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Bao Quan Co to open Crowne Plaza Vinh Yen City Centre in 2022 >>

Marriott in Indonesia signed agreement with Bank of Indonesia to support tourism recovery in Bali
14 Dec 2021 : Agreement will support local Balinese agricultural and fishing industries as part of the #ByBaliForBali campaign, while strengthening Marriott International's commitment to locally source 50% of its produce by the end of 2025 >>

US hotel results for week ending 4 December
13 Dec 2021 : US hotel occupancy increased from the previous week, but performance comparisons with 2019 were lower, according to STR‘s latest data through 4 December >>

News from around Asia Pacific
14 Dec 2021 : Hotel industry and travel news from around the Asia Pacific region: Artotel adds 24 properties and 2,507 rooms into its' hotel portfolio, Megaworld Philippines and more >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Modular Construction: An Important Alternative Approach for New Hotel Development Projects
Tuesday, 14th December 2021

Abstract: The construction industry, especially for new hotels, faces steadily increasing pressure to improve productivity and reduce environmental impacts.

This paper explores these pressures and examines whether modular and prefabricated construction approaches and technologies can help achieve the desired goals >>

Global Crypto Regulation Should be Comprehensive, Consistent, and Coordinated
Crypto assets and associated products and services have grown rapidly in recent years. Furthermore, interlinkages with the regulated financial system are rising >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewe of December 13, 2021
Worldwide huge desire to travel, Orient Express makes a grand return to Italy, Hyatt expands and more >>