Egypt lifts COVID-19 entry restrictions for all travellers, Marriott signs strategic agreement with Vinpearl and more...

Egypt lifts COVID-19 entry restrictions for all travellers
Friday, 24th June 2022

The Egyptian Supreme Committee for the Management of the Epidemiology and Health Pandemic Crisis has announced lifting all COVID-related entry restrictions that had been imposed on Egyptians and foreign travellers >>

Marriott signs strategic agreement with Vinpearl Vietnam
24 Jun 2022 : Agreement is set to further strengthen Marriott International's presence in Vietnam with the expected addition of more than 2,000 rooms to its existing portfolio >>

Hyatt plans to bring its Park Hyatt brand to Johannesburg
24 Jun 2022 : After an extensive refurbishment, the iconic Winston Hotel is expected to reopen as Park Hyatt Johannesburg in 2023 >>

Pan Pacific debuts Parkroyal Collection in Malaysia
24 Jun 2022 : Pan Pacific expands its sustainability-focused brand Parkroyal Collection with the official opening of a hotel in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, marking the biophilic brand’s first launch beyond Singapore’s shores >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

Will Travel Defy Inflation?
Friday, 24th June 2022

Inflation is soaring in many countries due to a combination of factors such as rising fuel prices, ongoing supply disruptions, strong demand, and the Russia-Ukraine war

Although inflation may slow the industry’s recovery, there are still some bright spots. For one, hoteliers are no longer afraid of passing on some of the rising costs to customers in the form of higher room rates because they understand that it is necessary to survive the current inflationary pressures.

The fear of rising average room rates negatively impacting demand seems to be finally easing out >>

Why Focus on Purpose-Driven Innovation?
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