Travel rebounding faster post-omicron, hotel market performances: Berlin, Melbourne and Jeddah and more...

Travel rebounding faster post-omicron
Wednesday, 16th February 2022

The emergence of a new COVID strain, Omicron, in late 2021, threw the global travel sector into upheaval once again, as several countries re-introduced travel restrictions to combat the spread of the highly transmissible virus.

The crucial year-end holiday season was significantly disrupted with thousands of flight cancellations, cruises forced to dock, and fewer hotel bookings >>

Hotel market performances: Berlin, Melbourne and Jeddah
16 Feb 2022 : STR: Berlin’s hotel industry reported lower performance than months prior, Melbourne was helped by the Australian Open and Jeddah performed lower after the market hosted the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix >>

Virgin Galactic opens future spaceflight reservations
16 Feb 2022 : Virgin Galactic announced that ticket sales will open to the general public starting on February 16, providing the opportunity to purchase one of the initial spaceflight reservations and secure membership in the unique community of Future Astronauts >>

The largest ibis Styles in the world set to open in Thailand
16 Feb 2022 : Accor has signed a management agreement with Golden Asset Company Limited to open ibis Styles Bangkok Twin Towers >>

Europe hotel transaction news
16 Feb 2022 : Hotel industry and travel news from around the European region: Edyn acquires its first property in Switzerland, the Hotel Ascot in Zurich, Union Investment acquires Hotel Barcelona 1882 from Partners Group and more >>

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Hospitality in 2022 Lacks Emotion: Here are 7 Ways to Spark that Personal Touch
Wednesday, 16th February 2022

While face-to-face interaction and visible emotion have been somewhat eroded within the current pandemic regulations, personalized service is still everything in making travelers feel at ease around the globe.

Hospitality is all about emotion. No matter how luxurious (or limited by cleanliness rules and safety measures) the environment. This article serves as a reminder >>

Latin America’s Strong Recovery is Losing Momentum, Underscoring Reform Needs
Economies in Latin American and the Caribbean are losing steam after making a strong comeback last year, Governments will need to combine fighting inflation with structural policies that reignite growth >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNews of February 15, 2022
Integrated Resort in Singapore unveils US$1B reinvestment, Australia’s first Kimpton hotel officially opens and more >>