Thailand plans to charge foreigners more than locals, Brazil’s unique wellness opportunities and more...

Thailand plans to charge foreigners more than locals
Friday, 8th July 2022

Foreign tourists may soon find Thailand a more expensive destination than in the past two years with the country now planning to raise hotel rates to pre-pandemic levels to support a faster recovery of the industry. The industry protests >>

Schiphol flight restrictions throttling air connectivity benefits in the Netherlands
8 Jul 2022 : The International Air Transport Association expressed shock at the announcement by the government of the Netherlands will cut the number of annual flights at Schiphol Airport to 440,000 – a 20% cut to Schiphol’s potential cap >>

COVID hospitality bulletin Asia Pacific - July 2022
8 Jul 2022 : The Philippines sees an increase in foreign visitors since February, while starting from mid-June, Macau started to tighten the social distancing policy due to the surging COVID-19 cases in the city >>

Global Wellness Institute to amplify and highlight Brazil’s unique wellness opportunities
8 Jul 2022 : Brazil, whose wellness economy is valued at $82B+, making it the leader in the Latin America-Caribbean region, has become the second country added to GWI’s new 'Geography of Wellness' microsite >>

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Paradise in Peril: French Polynesia’s Pursuit of Luxury May Not be Sustainable
Friday, 8th July 2022

A market in peril is rarely good news for investors, however, if the biggest challenge is the lack of supply and the opportunity comes with extensive government incentives the picture changes.

The natural beauty of French Polynesia’s five diverse archipelagos coupled with a rich culture present a unique travel and tourism experience. Who will be ready to capitalize on the next upcycle in the market as it emerges from the pandemic? >>

Impact of Higher Inflation and Higher Interest Rates on Hotel Real Estate Assets
Hospitality real estate assets have historically fared better than other real estate investments during periods of rising inflation, particularly in the upscale and luxury segment >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of July 07, 2022
Global hotel occupancy surpasses 2019 levels for the first time since the pandemic started, MGM and more >>