The emergence of COVID-19 variants and the continued imposition of restrictions are weighing on the recovery of international travel.
Europe remains only world region with increased hotel construction
At the end of Q2 2021, Europe remained the only world region with a year-over-year increase in hotel rooms in construction
Canada hotel performance for June 2021
Canada’s hotel industry reported its highest monthly performance levels since September 2020.
Recruitment, retention and effective management is crucial for post-covid hotel sector
The ability of hotels to attract and retain staff has never been more crucial as a combination of less foreign workers and the on-going impact of covid continue to threaten staffing levels.
Domestic property buyers swoop on Thai resort destinations
Changes in lifestyle and COVID-19 fatigue highlight a dramatic rise in urban flight.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 17 July
U.S. weekly hotel occupancy reached its highest level since October 2019.
UK-wide campaign to boost domestic breaks
VisitEngland in partnership with the tourism organisations of London, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and Wales are stepping up its UK-wide ‘Escape the Everyday’ campaign to drive domestic day trips and overnight breaks as the summer holidays begin.
Canada announces easing of border measures for
International flights carrying fully-vaccined passengers will be permitted to land at five additional Canadian airports.
WTTC responds to the relaxing of restrictions across the UK
While the domestic holiday market is reaping the benefits of ‘Freedom Day’, with staycations booming, we are not out of the woods yet.
Reports: 500,000 hotel jobs won’t return by year’s end
AHLA reports find that while travel is starting to return, the hotel industry’s road to recovery from the pandemic is long and uneven.
