The hit on global tourism has been nothing less than brutal.
will give Australians certainty regarding bookings for 2021.”
The latest data from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) shows the 2020 pandemic caused a 70 percent fall in international arrivals this year. A number of experts suggest that global tourism recovery could begin in the third quarter of 2021, but others argue that 2022 is more realistic.
Mandy Clarke, Editor editor@accomnews.com.au
Either way, this isn’t good news for those operators who rely on incoming international visitors. Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA) CEO Michael Johnson suggests that some international travel will resume in 2021, specifying low risk countries such as New Zealand, Singapore, South Korea, Japan and some of the Pacific Islands. He says: “While we look
forward to the return of some international tourism in 2021, hotels will be very reliant on domestic tourism and the return of corporate travel interstate to drive our recovery. To do this, we need to have all borders opened by Christmas, which is currently the sentiment of the National Cabinet. This
Meanwhile, although the whole accommodation industry is hoping for open state borders especially in and out of Queensland and the promise of a New Zealand bubble, the Management Rights industry has revealed itself to be more bullet-proof than most. Many MR managers’ report solid signs of recovery and healthy bookings especially over weekend periods, and permanent MR businesses continue to sell. This month, we also witnessed the historic election success of Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk. I can’t help but think that this indicates most Queenslanders do welcome her unwavering stance on border control. Many Queenslanders are happy for the borders to
remain closed, keen to travel within their own state, confident they are COVID-19 free. There are also many tourism operators and MR managers, especially in regional areas and in North Queensland, who are enjoying a resurgence of visitors thanks to the closed borders.
EDITOR'S NOTE
Borders not a barrier for MR recovery In this issue of Resort News, you will find all your favourite contributors alongside a new voice - Kelley Rigby, Managing Director of Letts Rebuild, who offers some interesting suggestions on building relationships with investors. Oh, and do not miss this month’s resort manager profile - it is a cracking good story! Enjoy your copy of the magazine and please get in touch we love to hear from our readers. Cheers, Mandy
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