In part two of our latest Seat At The Table, we look to resorts and cities, what locations are dominating that pipeline? Resorts are evolving, how interested are investors and brands?
Campanellas speaks of the resilience of the Cyrpus market and how holiday resorts tick all the boxes. Alisandratou also shares his optimism as Greece remains a top destination for travellers with direct flights opening from the US.
Investment in resort development is clearly in strong demand as Manikis describes how the concept of a resort is changing and no longer perceived as just all-inclusive packages targeted to families but also catering for digital nomads and personalised experiences.
We look at the data with Emanuel, as resorts continue to outperform cities, but cities are still dominating the pipeline across Europe.
In case you missed part one, head over here to catch up as the panel discuss how travel is rebounding.
Thank you to our guests:
Hilda Alisandratou, Associate Director Investment Promotion & Facilitation, Enterprise Greece
George Campanellas, Chief Executive Officer, Invest Cyprus Thomas Emanuel, Director, STR. Claus-Dieter Jandel, Executive Vice President & Chief Development Officer, Deutsche Hospitality Dimitris Manikis, President & Managing Director EMEA, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
And to our hosts:
Jonathan Langston, Chair IHIF Advisory Board and Julie Rey-Gore, Content Director, Questex Hospitality & Travel