According to ForwardKeys, the travel setback caused by the Coronavirus outbreak has now spread beyond China, with other parts of the Asia Pacific region experiencing a 10.5% slowdown in outbound travel bookings for March and April, excluding trips to and from China and Hong Kong.
European Tourism sector continues to defy increased global risks
Europe saw its number of international tourist arrivals expand by 4% in 2019 compared to the previous year to remain the most visited region worldwide. The US remains the largest long-haul source market of tourist arrivals to European destinations. As China is one of the major outbound travel markets worldwide, restrictions and bans to prevent the spread of COVID-19 will take a toll on the tourism industry
China tourist attractions closed
China tourist attractions temporarily closed, as the government encourages tourists, even the most ambitious ones, to stay home for now.
Coronavirus: Occupancy falls 75% over 2 weeks
Preliminary data and analysis from STR shows a hotel occupancy decline of 75% in Mainland China from 14-26 January 2020. Performance during the Chinese New Year holiday period was significantly worsened by the outbreak of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
Trip.com expands Cancellation Guarantee globally
Further to the earlier statement on 23 January, Trip.com Group recently announced that it would expand the “Cancellation Guarantee” initiative to include hotels outside of China.
Amari East Bay Hangzhou announced
This will be ONYX Hospitality Group’s second Amari in China.
STR: Mainland China hotel markets forecasted for steady 2020
Key Mainland China hotel markets are projected to report performance growth in 2020 despite a challenging macroeconomic environment
Chikako Shimizu named GM of Andaz Macau
Chikako Shimizu has been appointed General Manager of Andaz Macau, which is set to open in 1H2021.
2020 Hotel Plus Mockup Room Show
In light of booming domestic tourism industry in China and increasing demand of hotels across the region, Hotel Plus Mockup Room Show is focused on delivering a platform at which hotel investors, developers, operators, architects, interior designers, and suppliers can join forces to create competitive hotel brand solutions and adapt to new operating environments.
W Hotels announces new artist with W Records, Fifi Rong
W Records Debuts in China with FiFi Rong’s Exclusive Track “Farewell to Cambridge” Benefitting Amazonas Sustainable Foundation.
