Sales & Marketing Asia Pacific

August 16, 2021

HVS Monday Musings: Government Initiatives to Rebuild Indian Tourism Post the Second Wave

Travel demand – both leisure and business – is gradually improving in the country, bringing in a newfound enthusiasm and euphoria in the Indian travel & hospitality sectors. The declining cases, easing of restrictions across states, and increasing momentum of the vaccination drive, coupled with people’s inherent need to travel, are key factors driving this revival. A uniform national travel guideline is also expected to be implemented soon, which will further ease travel within the country.

By Mandeep Lamba and Dipti Mohan

India

Press Release

August 2, 2021

“Green List” Sandbox Destinations To Drive Global Tourism Recovery – KP Ho, Founder, Banyan Tree Group

As Bangkok grapples with rising numbers of Covid infections, leading tourism voice KP Ho, Executive Chairman of Banyan Tree Group, has told European envoys, airlines, senior officials and business leaders, that for Phuket Sandbox to succeed it is imperative for Phuket to be given “green” destination status.

Laguna Phuket

Phuket, Thailand

Opinion Article

August 2, 2021

HVS Monday Musings: Bhopal – The Unexplored City Of Lakes In India

Bhopal, also known as the ‘city of lakes', is the capital city of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, located in central India. Bhopal is developed along the banks of beautiful natural and artificial lakes and is a perfect fusion of scenic landscape, historical architecture, and modern urban planning. The old part of the city houses several mosques, palaces, meandering alleys, bustling marketplaces, and scrumptious eating spots, while the new Bhopal is well-planned with wide roads, exquisite gardens, commercial complexes, restaurants, and hotels – the two contrasting halves providing a multi-faceted profile to the city.

By Mandeep Lamba and Dipti Mohan

Bhopal, India

Supplier News

July 21, 2021

Coco Collection Selects Cendyn To Power Their Crm And Loyalty Programs

Cendyn, the leading innovator in CRM, sales, and revenue strategy for the hospitality industry, is excited to announce Coco Collection has selected Cendyn to power their CRM and loyalty program across the Collection’s portfolio of boutique luxury resorts in the Maldives.

Cendyn™

Maldives

Press Release

July 21, 2021

Eat, Pray, And Fall In Love With Japan

Whether it be the blinding lights of Tokyo that draws your attention or the healing powers of ancient rituals or the ever-popular cuisines – this destination has been on bucket lists even before Japan took center stage to host the Olympics.

IHG

Japan

Opinion Article

July 19, 2021

HVS Monday Musings: Sri Lanka Tourism – Achieving The Next Growth Frontier

Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has become a mainstay of the economic development in the country in the past decade, contributing over 10% to the country’s GDP and 11% of the total employment in 2019 as per WTTC. Having realized the potential of the tourism sector as a chief economic propellant, the Sri Lankan government, over the past several years, has focused on facilitating its growth through effective policy measures and massive infrastructure development. For instance, upgrading the Colombo airport is a major step to improving infrastructure that has helped increase the number of flights into the country. Hotel development in the country has also seen significant growth from 113 classified hotels with 9,377 rooms in 2010 to 156 classified hotels with 14,232 rooms in 2020, as per the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA).

By Mandeep Lamba and Dipti Mohan

Sri Lanka

Opinion Article

July 12, 2021

HVS Monday Musings: Rebooting Inbound Tourism In India

As the world gradually reopens for travel, there is a massive race between countries to attract international tourists to their shores. Several countries have already opened their borders to fully vaccinated international tourists, while others are gradually resuming inbound tourism in a phased manner.

By Mandeep Lamba and Dipti Mohan

India

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Hospitality Net

Ad Guide

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

Mews

Press Release

July 9, 2021

“Making Hotel Travel Possible For All”: Wyndham Hotels & Resorts To Be The Official Partner Hotel Of ITB China For The Third Time

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts becomes the Official Partner Hotel of ITB China 2021, which is set to take place as a physical event in Shanghai from 24 – 26 Nov 2021, with a virtual extension from 8 Nov to 31 Dec 2021.

ITB Berlin

China

Press Release

July 9, 2021

Dusit International subsidiary Elite Havens recognised for offering one of ‘The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals’ in new Netflix series

Elite Havens, the leading provider of high-end vacation rentals in Asia and a subsidiary of Dusit International, one of Thailand’s leading hotel and property development companies, has seen the quality of its offerings celebrated in a new Netflix reality series, The World’s Most Amazing Vacation Rentals.

Dusit

Bali, Indonesia

Press Release

June 30, 2021

Asset World Corporation And Nobu Hospitality Announce Plans To Expand Nobu Hotels And Restaurants In Thailand

Asset World Corp Public Company Limited (AWC), Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real estate group and Nobu Hospitality, the global lifestyle brand founded by Nobu Matsuhisa, Robert De Niro and Meir Teper, are delighted to announce a new partnership established to meet the needs of existing and future travellers by creating new unique experiences.

Nobu

Thailand

Press Release

June 29, 2021

ITB Asia 2021 to be held virtually on 25 – 29 October

Asia’s Largest Travel Trade Show, ITB Asia 2021, will be an all-virtual event with the physical show postponed to 2022. Messe Berlin (Singapore) announces the complete digitalisation of ITB Asia, set to go virtual from 25 – 29 October 2021. After close observations of international developments of the COVID-19 pandemic and extensive conversations with local authorities and partners, the show organisers made the difficult decision to move the show completely virtual. The decision is made as Singapore moves to Phase 3 (heightened alert)[1] where the current limit for MICE events is set at 250 attendees.

ITB Berlin

Singapore

Ad Guide

The next-gen metrics that move hotel P&L

Hotel tech has changed what's possible – and measurable. RevPAR and ADR aren't enough; discover the metrics that really matter.

Mews

Press Release

June 28, 2021

Phuket’s Message To The World "Welcome Back Home" Echoes Its X Factor – Its People

Tourism eyes around the world are focused on a resort island in Thailand next week for the reopening of international, vaccinated travel to the Phuket Sandbox. A key emerging storyline from the island’s frenzied runaway to 1st July has been the remarkable cross sector partnerships that has become a true catalyst of change.

C9 Hotelworks Ltd.

Phuket, Thailand

Press Release

June 22, 2021

Marketing Push Will Help Australian Domestic Tourism Reach Record Highs By 2025, According To A GlobalData

Strongly supported by Tourism Australia’s domestic campaign, leading data and analytics company GlobalData forecasts a record number of domestic trips in the country by 2025: double that seen in 2020 and representing a 14% growth on pre-pandemic levels. Broadcasting the phrase ‘holiday here, this year’ over social media channels, radio and outdoor advertising has paid off, and, although the country will not see pre-pandemic levels for inbound trips until 2024, the increase in domestic tourism will cover some of the shortfalls and save thousands of jobs.

GlobalData Plc

Australia

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World Panel Digital Marketing in Hospitality

How to generate more core and non-core ancillary revenues for your hotel?

By Max Starkov

Expert Views (8)

June 14, 2021

Larry Mogelonsky, Partner, Hotel Mogel Consulting Limited

This theme is re-occurring! Hoteliers have been late to adapt both operational and technological expertise to engage their guests through the world of 'add-ons.' Randomly test book any hotel and see what extras are available. Many great PMS allow for the integration of in-house activities: spa, golf, dining, but few do it well.

Max Starkov, Hospitality & travel technologist and digital strategist, Hospitality Net

Generating ancillary revenues requires a) the implementation of merchandizing strategy and culture at the property/hotel company, b) incentivizing and training your staff, and c) adopting technology solutions to automate as many of the internal processes as possible.

Peter O’Connor, Professor of Strategy, University of South Australia

One of the key opportunities overlooked by many hotels is upselling/cross selling in their pre-arrival email. Firstly, a startling number of properties don't even take this opportunity to reach out to the guest a few days before check-in.

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Press Release

June 14, 2021

WaiThai Hospitality Is Here To Help Thailand’s Hotels And Restaurants, Today’s Situation And Future Success

Launched in 2021, WaiThai Hospitality’s mission is to assist and support hotel and restaurant owners, directors and managers during the current time, plan the upcoming re-opening phase, and carry this partnership forward into the future.

WaiThai Hospitality

Thailand

Press Release

June 14, 2021

Laguna Phuket Heralds Unprecedented Industry Collaboration To Confirm Key Details Of Phuket’s International Re-Opening On July 1

Leading figures from the private and public sectors gathered at Angsana Laguna Phuket on June 12 to re-confirm the re-opening of Phuket to international visitors on July 1 and to detail requirements and updates regarding vaccinations, length of stay, PCR testing and SHA Plus certification.

Phuket Hotels Association

Thailand

Press Release

June 10, 2021

Hong Kong Tourism Board Launches New “Hong Kong Convention Ambassador” Program To Revitalize The City’s MICE Industry

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has launched the “Hong Kong Convention Ambassador” program with more than 100 distinguished leaders of business and professional bodies in Hong Kong to help revitalize Hong Kong’s MICE industry, after a turbulent and challenging 2020.

Hong Kong Tourism Board

Hong Kong (SAR)

Press Release

May 26, 2021

A Little Incentive Goes A Long Way

With the right email marketing campaign, a hotel can thrive in an industry characterised by cutthroat competition, according to Dr Daniel Leung and Ms Megan Tsou of the School of Hotel and Tourism Management (SHTM) at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Drawing on the experiences of real-life Chinese consumers, the authors provide pioneering empirical evidence of how hotel firms can optimise their email advertising to attract and retain customers. By appropriately framing their price promotions and personalising their emails to suit travellers’ unique cultural backgrounds, hotels can regain a foothold in their weakened industry. This will in turn support the swift recovery of hospitality and tourism in mainland China and beyond.

Hong Kong PolyU

China

Opinion Article

May 14, 2021

Why Study In Singapore According To The Dean Of EHL's Newest Campus

Dr. Luciano Lopez been Assistant Professor of Macro & Microeconomics at EHL Campus Lausanne since 2018. As an economist, his research focuses on applied economics, particularly on circular economy practices in the hospitality industry. His outstanding teaching skills were recognized with the Credit Suisse "Best Teaching" award in 2016 and the EHL "Best Distance Teaching" award in 2020.

By Luciano Lopez and Beatrice Venturini

Singapore

Press Release

May 7, 2021

Trip.com Group Reveals Latest Travel Trends As May Day Domestic Booking Data Shows Record Growth Of 30% Compared To 2019

Trip.com Group, a leading travel service provider, has released its 2021 May Day Results and Travel Trends, which reveal a strong recovery in China's domestic travel market during the May Day Holiday (1 – 5 May).

TRIP.com

China