HOTEL&TOURISM SMARTreport #47

ASIA / PACIFIC
TRAVEL
PRODUCTS
CHANGE TACK
IN CHINA
The ITB China Travel Trends Report has revealed
that health and safety are key concerns
impacting the travel intentions of Chinese
tourists in the “new normal”.
The report is a yearly
publication, conducted
by ITB China, based on a
survey among 200 Chinese
outbound travel agencies
and travel companies,
including interviews with
several industry experts.
It updates global travel
suppliers and Chinese
buyers with the latest
needs of the Chinese travel
market, in order to get best
prepared to restart travel
business in China.
According to the market
survey based on 200 China
outbound travel agencies
and travel companies, the
prevention and control
of the epidemic at the
destination are considered
most important to
Chinese travellers. Sanitary
measures in force will also
become key concerns, as
will stable flights schedules.
Self-driving tours, Free
Independent Travel (FIT)
and customised tours are
being driven by the new
situation to avoid places
with crowds and large
travel groups. “After the
outbreak, travellers may
prefer outbound products
focusing on safety, health
and wellbeing, while
the demand for natural
landscape and customised
travel will also increase,”
said He Yong, President of
HCG Travel Group. Island,
outdoor, natural landscape,
family and medical tours
are expected to be the
most popular themes in
the coming year
ACCOR OPENS FIRST
MONDRIAN IN ASIA
Mondrian Seoul Itaewon is set to become a “lifestyle
destination” in South Korea’s coolest district, marking
the 5 th property in the Mondrian portfolio.
Located in the internationally
diverse district of Itaewon,
the Mondrian, developed in
partnership with sbe hospitality
group, will present what
the group describes as an
“immersive” destination with
bold design, colourful art,
and seductive restaurant and
nightlife offerings.
Boasting 296 guestrooms,
the hotel features a range
of dining and leisure spaces
which are, claims Accor in
an official statement, “unlike
anything Seoul has seen
before”. The outdoor pool
features a spacious viewing
deck overlooking the city, while
Altitude pool bar offers a range
of exotic cocktails, mocktails
and fine wines with casual bites.
Mondrian also brings Asia’s
first Cleo restaurant to the
lobby, delivering the brand’s
famous blend of Miami vibes
and Mediterranean cuisine.
Privilege rooftop bar will curate
a wide selection of whiskeys
and wines, alongside eclectic
live performances, while the
Rumpus Room and Blind Spot
provide more intimate settings
for after-work drinks or to relax
and chill with the sounds of an
in-house DJ. A gorgeous 867 sq
m ballroom with integrated LED
screen and five stylish meeting
rooms provide the perfect
backdrop for any celebration or
event
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