The first Bensley Collection - Shinta Mani Nepal - outside of Cambodia and more...
Tuesday, 6th September 2022

HMD Asia has partnered with Kathmandu-based Sherpa Hospitality Group to open the first Shinta Mani hotel outside of Cambodia.

the Shinta Mani Mustang will work closely with the Psang Lhamu Foundation which was founded by the owning family after their mother became the first Nepalese woman to blaze a trail to the summit of Mt Everest in 1993.

The foundation is a non-profit, non-political, non-government organization with the core pillars of Education, Vocation Training, Health and Immediate Assistance >>

Mama Shelter is growing in South America
6 Sep 2022 : Set in the heart of the El Polado neighbourhood, Mama’s first address in Colombia will have 150-rooms, coworking space and rooftop terrace >>

Phuket: International flight ramp up pushing diversity in geographic source markets
6 Sep 2022 : Phuket's tourism continues to be fragmented without Mainland China India by mid-year pushed to the top of geographic source markets >>

IHG signs fourth Hotel Indigo in Japan
6 Sep 2022 : ­IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Pan Pacific International Holdings Corporation to open Hotel Indigo Tokyo Shibuya in late 2023 >>

HIGHLIGHT ARTICLE

How Does Airport Chaos Affect Hotels and OTAs?
Tuesday, 6th September 2022

Long queues, delays, and airport cancellations made headlines this summer, so how did airport chaos impact travel intent and bookings? A global perspective for hoteliers and travel agents.

There’s always a feeling of anticipation when boarding a plane towards a new destination and a long-awaited vacation.

This year, long lines, lost luggage, and oversold flights have left travelers feeling frustrated and exhausted instead of relaxed and excited >>

Public Sector Must Play Major Role in Catalyzing Private Climate Finance

The recent spikes in the cost of fuel and food—and the resulting risks of social unrest—underline the importance of investing in green energy and boosting resilience to shocks.

It will require massive global investments to address the climate challenge and vulnerabilities to shocks. Estimates range from $3 trillion to $6 trillion per year until 2050 >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of September 05, 2022
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