Operations & Strategy Asia Pacific

April 15, 2020

Hospitality Industry is Joining Forces with the Indian Government to Combat COVID-19

Nothing could have prepared us for the COVID-19 outbreak. It is hard to determine the true impact of this pandemic until the dust settles and the virus is completely contained, but until then, we have to prepare and come out of this stronger than ever. To win the battle, its essential to join it and fight it together. The hospitality and food & beverage (F&B) industry in India, along with the government, are constantly working to alleviate the impact.As per the latest HVS Report, the overall revenue of the Indian hotel sector in 2020 is set to decline by anywhere between USD 8.85 Bn to USD 10 Bn, reflecting an erosion of 39% to 45% compared to last year.

By Ritvika Sethi, Senior Manager – Consulting & Valuation, with HVS South Asia, HVS

India

Opinion Article

April 8, 2020

An Invasion of Business Like Never Before

The Indian hospitality sector is perhaps undergoing one of its worst-ever crises in living memory and is putting every effort to deal with this unprecedented invasion.Based on our discussions with key industry stakeholders, we understand that as of 30th of March 2020, 57% of 787 branded hotels in the country have become non-operational, a never before event in the history of the Indian hotel industry.

By Dipti Mohan and Ajay Mehtani

India

Press Release

April 3, 2020

Delay of 2020 Olympics devastating for Tokyo lodging industry, says GlobalData

Major players based in the Japanese capital will be relieved that an Olympic cancellation has been avoided, but smaller operators will be unable to see a silver lining, says GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company.

GlobalData Plc

Japan

External Article

March 31, 2020

China To Lift Travel Restrictions - From April 8 Residents In Wuhan Will Be Allowed To Travel Again

Residents in China have been subject to strict restrictions on movement for several weeks, and for nearly two months in the Hubei province. Wuhan was the epicentre of the COVID-19 virus outbreak and was locked down entirely, with barriers that prevented movement in the city now being dismantled.

Forbes

China

External Article

March 26, 2020

Oyo sees signs of recovery in China after coronavirus outbreak

Oyo Hotels and Homes has started to see a recovery in bookings in China, its second-largest market, as the coronavirus outbreak eases up in some parts of the country, the Indian hospitality startup's Chief Executive Ritesh Agarwal told Reuters on Tuesday.

reuters.com

China

Opinion Article

March 18, 2020

Chinese Tourism at a Difficult Time

The global tourism industry could not have been hurt so badly any time in history other than the year 2019−20. The tourism industry involves temporary displacement of people from one place to another, whereby demand is generated. Thus, any factor that impedes tourist flow will cause a negative demand shock in the industry one way or another. The impact on tourism demand depends on the nature of the shock as well as how long it persists.

By Dr. Yong Chen, Ph.D., Associate Professor, EHL

China

External Article

February 28, 2020

Marriott Is Already Reopening China Hotels During Coronavirus Crisis

Marriott was already having trouble in Asia-Pacific in 2019 before the coronavirus impact hit. The company isn't forecasting a major impact outside of Asia, and it's already reopening hotels inside China. It pays to collect fees — and not actually own or run hotels — during a crisis like this.

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China

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External Article

February 4, 2020

The Story of Oyo’s Troubles Is the Story of Modern India

What's happening with Oyo cannot be looked at separately from the modern Indian milieu that gave birth to it, and in which it operates. Oyo now needs to rise above that legacy and bring in the global business practices that ensure it survives and thrives in the future.

skift

India

External Article

August 26, 2019

Low Margins And Hidden Costs: Why Small Hotel Owners Are Feeling Cheated By OYO

When OYO first shifted to the hotel franchise business in 2015, it seemed like a great proposition for budget hotels. Struggling with lack of visibility and guidance on how to upgrade their properties, small hotel owners ticked along thanks to word-of-mouth referrals and an unorganised system of touts, tour operators and agents.

inc42

India

Opinion Article

July 23, 2019

Is There a Solution to Overtourism: Lessons from Borocay Island, The Philippines

In 2018, so-called overtourism has begun to emerge as a serious and dangerous phenomenon. Various cities, cultural heritage sites, recreational areas and islands have been affected by this phenomenon. Overtourism is often associated with extremely crowded tourism destinations and has become a topic of great concern for all stakeholders. According to the UN World Tourism Organization, 'overtourism' is: the impact of tourism on a destination, or parts thereof, that excessively influences perceived quality of life of citizens and/or quality of visitors' experiences in a negative way. As a result, tourism experts are—by and large—at a loss as to how to cope with both the increasing tourist numbers and tourism's multifaceted impacts on these destinations.

By Aline Terrier and Peter Varga

Borocay Island, Philippines

External Article

April 29, 2019

The True Story Behind the Movie Hotel Mumbai

On November 26, 2008, 10 young men in an inflatable dinghy came ashore in Mumbai, India, and slipped into the city undetected. They had been sent by Lashkar-e-Taiba, a Pakistani-based terrorist group. Armed with assault rifles, grenades and improvised explosive devices, they quickly fanned out across the city. Over the course of the next three days, the terrorists wreaked havoc, killing more than 170 people and bringing Mumbai to its knees.

time.com

Mumbai, India

Press Release

April 25, 2019

Secutech India opens today with tailored fringe events, new smart home zone and unrivaled product variety

Security industry stakeholders from across the subcontinent have descended upon Mumbai for the 8th edition of Secutech India, which opens its doors today at the Bombay Exhibition Center. Taking place from 25 - 27 April, the fair offers business, networking and sourcing opportunities for India's commercial security, smart home and fire safety sectors. In addition, plenty of educational value can be gained through the fairs fringe events, which include a fire safety training and two full days of smart city and security technology forums.

ITB Berlin

Mumbai, India

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Press Release

February 7, 2019

Fujita Kanko Adds Guangzhou Office in China

On April 1st, leading Japanese hospitality company Fujita Kanko Inc. will open a new overseas office in Guangzhou, China, its second in China after Shanghai.

Fujita Kanko

China

Press Release

January 16, 2019

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reacquires Direct Franchising Rights For The Days Inn Brand In China

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: WH) announced that it has reacquired exclusive direct franchising rights for its Days Inn® brand for the People's Republic of China.

Wyndham

China

Press Release

December 11, 2018

Dream Bangkok Awarded as Southeast Asia's Best Luxury Boutique Hotel at the 2018 World Luxury Hotel Awards

Dream Bangkok have been awarded the Best Luxury Boutique Hotel Regional Winner for South East Asia at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2018 recently held in Bali, Indonesia.

Dream Hotel Group

Bangkok, Thailand

External Article

November 22, 2018

Soap Recycling Creating Win-Win-Win for Hotels, Women, Developing Communities

It was 2014 and social entrepreneur Samir Lakhani was working on sustainable aquaculture projects in the villages of Northern Cambodia. Watching a mother wash and bathe her new baby using laundry powder rather than soap is a vision that has stayed with him to this day.

Sustainable Brands

Cambodia

External Article

October 23, 2018

High-speed Rail Propels Hong Kong Hotels

New bullet trains zipping between Hong Kong and mainland China are set to make travel for tourists faster, cheaper and easier than ever - although finding a hotel room amid rising visitor numbers could well become that much harder.

JLL Trends & Insights

Hong Kong (SAR)

Press Release

October 22, 2018

OYO Launches New Segment ‘OYO Living’

Budget hospitality firm OYO on Monday announced its entry into 'OYO Living' a long term fully managed housing rentals. Starting with ₹ 7999, per bed, per month, OYO Living will help residents save on brokerage, lock-in periods, and the hassle of searching house helps and support services involved while moving to a new residence.

PRISM (formerly Oravel Stays Ltd.)

India

External Article

October 18, 2018

Japan’s first 'dispersed' hotel opens in Kyoto

A quick drink at Enso Ango involves a little more effort than most hotels - the bar is in a different building from most of the bedrooms, a good 10-minute walk away. Breakfast in the hotel restaurant? That's a five-minute stroll to another building. With five separate locations around the centre of Kyoto, Enso Ango is Japan's first "dispersed" hotel, though scattering the rooms and amenities a few roads apart is not for lack of space: the aim is to immerse guests in the local culture.

theguardian.com

Kyoto, Japan

Press Release

October 18, 2018

Accorhotels Teams Up With Luneng Group For Unprecedented Strategic Alliance

AccorHotels and Luneng Group recently signed a memorandum of understanding forming a strategic partnership in China. The MOU outlines cooperation between the two leading companies to create a solid platform combining the management of hotels, luxury and upscale serviced apartments and timeshares in unique destinations in China.

Accor

China