Chinese tourists to make 3.4 billion domestic trips in 2020
China: According to the China Tourism Academy, Chinese tourists will make 3.4 billion domestic trips in 2020. The figure is down 43 per cent year on year from 2019 tourism statistics. Revenue is also meant to fall by 2.76 trillion yuan [$394 billion] in 2020, half of its previous year’s total revenue. The country’s initial […]
San Francisco hospitality venues reopen for tourists
US: San Francisco mayor London Breed has announced that hospitality venues in the city may once again welcome leisure travellers. The city had previously only allowed essential workers or essential traveller to occupy the city’s hospitality properties. San Francisco had initially spent over $100 million renting hotel rooms for aide workers and the city’s sizeable […]
Scottish short-term let licensing delayed to 2022
UK: The Scottish government plan to license short-term rentals across the country has apparently been delayed until 2022. Consultations on the government’s proposals revealed Scotland wants municipalities to have a full year to introduce schemes. Scotland announced its intent to regulate short-term rentals nationwide this January, providing additional powers to local councils. Earlier this month, […]
Vector Travel recruits McBrien from Airbnb to lead growth
US: Multifamily hospitality company Vector Travel has hired industry specialist and former Airbnb employee, Lorie McBrien, as its new vice president of sales. In her new role, McBrien will lead Vector’s expansion across the United States in delivering its turnkey hospitality solution to more companies within the multifamily sector. Prior to taking on the position at […]