Global tourism set for full recovery with spending growing faster than arrivals, Your Guide to 2025 and more...

Global tourism set for full recovery with spending growing faster than arrivals
Monday, 13th January 2025

International tourist arrivals grew strongly in the first nine months of 2024, driven by strong post-pandemic demand in Europe and robust performance from large source markets globally, as well as the ongoing recovery of destinations in Asia and the Pacific. Increased air connectivity and visa facilitation also supported international travel >>

Gamechanger: Phuket’s 80-meter development height restriction repealed
12 Jan 2025 : One of the most significant changes to Phuket’s real estate sector this year is the repeal of the 80-meter development height limit >>

US hotel results for week ending 4 January
11 Jan 2025 : Due to the New Year’s holiday shift, the US hotel industry reported positive year-over-year comparisons >>

Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts joins Global Hotel Alliance
13 Jan 2025 : It will see the Sri Lankan-based group’s 17 hotels and resorts join GHA’s diverse portfolio of more than 850 hotels across 45 brands in 100 countries, offering the 30 million members an even greater choice of authentic properties in popular destinations >>

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Your Guide to 2025 – Problems to Fix and Trends No One is Talking About Yet
Monday, 13th January 2025

Happy new year: Everyone had a good break, all ready to take on the new year, whatever it may bring? The good news is, travel is alive and well.

All over the world, people were going places, experiencing new adventures and finding escape in new scapes and climes while the work world hibernated for a short spell >>

The Estate Hotels and Residences Heralds a New Era for Longevity Tourism
Ever since the story of Gilgamesh was written down in ancient Mesopotamia, humankind has sought the means by which to restore health and extend life >>

In case you've missed it: Global eNewsletter of January 10, 2025
MINT proposes delisting of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas shares through tender offer, Asia-Pacific growth to drive global airline revenue and more >>