Hotel news that should not be missed this week! (10.02.22)

February 2022: an update on travel conditions in the world

After two years of border closures and travel restrictions, the situation finally seems to be returning to a sense of normality on a global scale. The year 2022 could mark the return of large-scale international tourism thanks to an easing of travel and entry conditions in the territories of a number of tourist destinations. Read the article

Confirmed surge in direct and Airbnb bookings in 2021 according to SiteMinder

The Covid-19 crisis has definitively changed the balances between distribution channels. According to Chanel manager SiteMinder's Top 12 main revenue generators among hotel clients, Booking.com still maintains its leadership position. But the OTA is being followed by direct bookings, which reinforce their second place acquired in the second quarter of 2020. Likewise, Airbnb, despite a still modest market share, confirms its breakthrough with hotels, a distribution channel that has become significant, both for hoteliers and for the platform. Read the article

E-commerce travel sales rose again in 2021

According to the FEVAD annual report, in 2021, e-commerce exceeded 129 billion euros, an increase of more than 15% in one year. The Transport, Tourism and Leisure sector is back on the rise but remains below the 2019 figures. Read the article

Asia, Americas: the 22 significant openings of 2022

From New York to Shanghai, from Tokyo to Sao Paulo, a selection of the most beautiful hotel openings expected in 2022 in major cities in Asia and on the American continent. Read the article

A Radisson Blu hotel will open its doors in Barcelona

The hotel group is expanding its portfolio in Spain and is announcing the upcoming opening of a Radisson Blu in Barcelona. Read the article

Maxime GARNIER: “In terms of recruitment, supply and demand do not meet enough” (France)

Maxime Garnier, a member of the CDRE Île-de-France, told the Journal des Palaces his feelings about a very particular year 2021 and looks forward to 2022, which he places under the sign of flexibility, recruitment and sustainable catering. Read the article