Reports & Surveys

Airbnb is attracting a new generation of travellers seeking local and authentic travel in Phuket, and generating new streams of revenue for the tourist island.

STR’s most recent data for the 12 months ending with April 2019 showed a 0.6% year-over-year decrease in Japan’s occupancy levels.

Record-breaking 170,000 booked nights in March alone. Surge in popularity as a tourist destination propels new ecosystem of locally-managed homestays, eclipsing gap in hotel availability.

To mark World Meditation Day 2019 on 15 May, Horwath HTL Health and Wellness have released an industry report looking at the increasingly important issue of mental wellness, and how wellness resorts can play a role in supporting those battling mental illnesses. 

India’s Radhanagar clinching the #1 spot in Asia this year. Indonesia’s Kelingking Beach and Nai Harn Beach in Thailand came in second and third respectively whilst Baia do Sancho in Brazil, has been crowned the number one beach in the world.

Living like a local is key for 65%* of Indian travelers as against 49% global travellers, who believe that staying in a home-type accommodation lets them see areas of a city or parts of a country that they wouldn't have otherwise explored. Globally 49% traveller.

Singapore emerged the 3rd largest market in Southeast Asia for Chinese tourists spending over CNY, with an increase of 34% in average spending per Chinese tourist.

Occupancy forecasting is more than just a way of predicting demand – it can also determine profitability. Indeed, the researchers warn that inaccurate forecasting of hotel occupancy rates can lead to costly decisions.

Destination marketers in the city should also be aware that backpackers are more likely to support the local economy than other types of tourists, many of whom visit because of its reputation as an international shopping destination.

The negotiation of a hotel management agreement (or HMA) is a complex process, typically preceded by the negotiation of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) or a letter of intent.