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Club Med Resorts Are Bouncing Back

Club Med has seen a rebound in its bookings while it has been in a phase of opening 17 resorts and completing 13 renovations or extensions. Plus other essential news from the hotel sector, across the globe.

Sean O'Neill | 3 days ago
Club Med Resorts Are Bouncing Back

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Accommodation Sector in 70 Percent of Asia Pacific Countries on Track for Full Recovery in 2022

With China’s ongoing Covid crackdowns halting its almost-there recovery, the accommodation sectors of other APAC countries are expected to gain market share in 2022.

Varsha Arora, Skift | 4 days ago
Accommodation Sector in 70 Percent of Asia Pacific Countries on Track for Full Recovery in 2022
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Accor to Recruit 12,000 Overseas Temp Workers in Time for Qatar World Cup

While operating 65,000 empty rooms in apartments and homes may be a logistical challenge even for Europe's largest hotel operator, Accor seeks to hire enough people to manage the operations.

Andrew Mills, Reuters | 5 days ago
Accor to Recruit 12,000 Overseas Temp Workers in Time for Qatar World Cup

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China’s Hotel Groups Are Bouncing Back

Chinese hotels are now performing as well as they had been before the wave of coronavirus re-infection. Plus, news on Accor's expansion in India, Taiwan's tourism stimulus package, and more.

Sean O'Neill | 1 week ago
China’s Hotel Groups Are Bouncing Back

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Marriott CEO Says Hotel Group Is Building More Digital Tools for Guests

In a wide-ranging interview, Anthony Capuano said Marriott is testing adding buttons to its mobile app that would let guests choose their room assignments electronically or tip staff with online payments. The improvements couldn't come fast enough for many travelers.

Sean O'Neill | 2 weeks ago
Marriott CEO Says Hotel Group Is Building More Digital Tools for Guests

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Asia Pacific Accommodation Sector Market Estimates 2022

The accommodation sector in APAC is witnessing a fast paced recovery with 2022 revenue levels not far from reaching pre-pandemic levels. However, the composition of the industry remains unclear with short-term rentals revenue share decreasing in 2022.

2 weeks ago
Asia Pacific Accommodation Sector Market Estimates 2022

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How the Asia Pacific Accommodation Sector Is Evolving: New Skift Research

The accommodation sector in APAC is witnessing a fast paced recovery with 2022 revenue levels not far from reaching pre-pandemic levels. However, composition of the industry remains unclear with short-term rentals revenue share decreasing in 2022.

Varsha Arora, Skift Research | 2 weeks ago
How the Asia Pacific Accommodation Sector Is Evolving: New Skift Research

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Hotels Showcasing Work of Diverse Artists to Connect to Local Cultures

Transitioning hotel art from decorative to thought-provoking is an opportunity to enhance social responsibility while showcasing local culture — and possibly boost business.

Carley Thornell, Skift | 2 weeks ago
Hotels Showcasing Work of Diverse Artists to Connect to Local Cultures

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Majority Stake in The Student Hotel Chain to Be Sold to Singapore, Dutch Funds

Singaporean fund GIC and Dutch pension manager APG are placing a bet on hybrid hospitality with this deal. While private student housing is an old model, The Student Hotel cleverly optimizes how it sells its space to students, travelers, and professionals needing co-working space, depending on shifting demand.

Sean O'Neill | 2 weeks ago
Majority Stake in The Student Hotel Chain to Be Sold to Singapore, Dutch Funds

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Accor in Talks to Sell $195 Million Stake in Ennismore to Qatari Consortium

Investors in the Middle East and Gulf states have a chance to become kingmakers in the hotel sector over the next year, as booming oil prices can help bankroll investments in the fast-recovering hospitality sector.

Sean O'Neill | 2 weeks ago
Accor in Talks to Sell $195 Million Stake in Ennismore to Qatari Consortium