First hospitality group to open hotel in the metaverse, how the pandemic has changed travel and more...

First hospitality group to open hotel in the metaverse
Tuesday, 10th May 2022

Millennium Hotels and Resorts has launched M Social Decentraland, making it the world’s first hospitality group to operate a hotel in the metaverse virtual world.

Guests who step inside M Social Decentraland can interact with an avatar that welcomes everyone in the lobby. The avatar guides guests on a journey of discovery through the hotel. Those who reach the top of Decentraland will stand a chance to win real world hotel surprises >>

Double-digit growth in North America and Europe, the Middle East and Africa
10 May 2022 : New Q1 2022 Travel Trend Report from Expedia Group Media Solutions shows rising travel intent and growing traveler confidence contributed to lengthening search windows and improved lodging performance >>

Hyatt unveils the new Inclusive Collection
10 May 2022 : Hyatt elevates leisure offering with unlimited experiences and endless hospitality with nine distinct luxury all-inclusive resort brands >>

Laos drops testing for vaccinated tourists, full reopening
10 May 2022 : Laos has announced a full reopening to tourism today that allows vaccinated arrivals to enter the country without any testing requirements >>

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How the Pandemic has Changed Travel
Tuesday, 10th May 2022

Vacation season is just around the corner and to glean insight into the travel industry recovery landscape as the busiest travel season of the year approaches, Sabre recently conducted both quantitative and qualitative surveys with airlines and travel agents across the globe.

It’s no surprise that with rules and regulations relaxing in most places around the world, the appetite for travel right now is high. There’s also optimism among industry leaders that travel will soon recover to pre-COVID-19 levels >>

Northeast India: The Unexplored Paradise
Northeast India, comprising eight states, is a stunning combination of majestic mountains, lush green valleys, scenic landscapes, rich biodiversity, and historical sites >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of May 09, 2022
Phukets' hotel development 'fear factor' impacts pipeline, Four Seasons plans for seaside resort in Oman and more >>