FRONT DESK

Borders not a barrier

for MR recovery

The hit on global tourism has been nothing less than brutal.

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.

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 Pacifi c Islands. He says: “While we look - Inspections - Compliance Mandy Clarke, Editor editor@accomnews.com.au

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

will give Australians certainty regarding bookings for 2021.” 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 Only $2 per apartment per month. mybos.com | info@mybos.com | 02 8378 1096 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, confi dent 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.

In this issue of Resort News, you will fi nd all your favourite contributors alongside a new voice - Kelley Rigby, Managing Director of Lett s Rebuild, who off ers some interesting suggestions on building relationships with investors. Oh, and do not miss this month’s resort manager profi le - it is a cracking good story! Enjoy your copy of the magazine and please get in touch we love to hear from our readers.

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