China reopening most likely late Jan/Feb 2023, YOTEL's 21st location globally and more...

China reopening most likely late Jan/Feb 2023
Friday, 13th May 2022

The recent lockdowns in Shanghai and Guangdong are unmistakable signs that China will not be backing down from its zero-Covid policy, at least for the rest of 2022.

In today’s interview, Professor Wolfgang Arlt, founder and CEO of the China Outbound Tourism Research Institute (COTRI) discusses whether these lockdowns have pushed back his expected China reopening timeline.

He also talks about the significance of the upcoming 20th National Congress of the Chinese Community Party in October and what this means for China’s hardline policy stances, such as that of zero-covid >>

Rosewood announces Rosewood Residences Naples
13 May 2022 : Situated on the Gulf of Mexico in Southwest Florida, the luxury residential units will offer a relaxed, high-end lifestyle for those looking to experience coastal living directly in the heart of Naples >>

AC Hotels by Marriott® Unveils First Hotel in Australia
13 May 2022 : AC Hotels by Marriott®, the design-led lifestyle brand part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio, announces its brand debut in Australia with the opening of AC Hotel by Marriott Melbourne Southbank >>

YOTEL's sixth location in the US and 21st globally
13 May 2022 : The hotel experience of the future has arrived in Downtown Miami, opening on June 1 2022, YOTEL will introduce the global hospitality brand's first ever combined YOTEL and YOTELPAD concept at 227 NE 2nd Street >>

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Food & Beverage Report: America’s Making Reservations
Friday, 13th May 2022

No segment suffered more than full-service restaurants during the pandemic.

Inside dining was restricted or severely limited for months and limited capacity rules severely impacted sales in an industry with already thin margins. While some restaurants like Ruby Tuesday and Brio Italian were forced into bankruptcy, others pivoted to survive >>

A Smart Guide to SEO for Independent Hotels
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is crucial to your hotel’s online visibility across search engines like Google >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of May 12, 2022
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