Park Hotels & Resorts said that it had “shifted to the recovery phase” as it began the process of reopening its hotels.

Indian Hotels Company said has launched a five-point strategy under the banner ‘Reset’ to help overcome the impact of the pandemic, including contract renegotiation and asset sales.

Choice Hotels International hailed its strong domestic drive-to and leisure markets as it reported growth in occupancy and conversions.

Campbell Gray Hotels and developer Investaureum have signed a management agreement for the Palácio de Canavezes on the banks of River Tâmega in Portugal.

A “confusing patchwork of bans, quarantines and uncoordinated international testing and tracing measures”, have deterred many people from travelling in the UK, according to the WTTC.

The trend for UK ‘staycation’ breaks has resulted in a spike in trade in hotels located in popular tourist destinations, according to Colliers International.

Accor has launched its Hotel Office concept enabling people to book their own hotel room as an alternative to home or office working.

Hyatt Hotels Corporation hailed recovery in China and South Korea, but added that demand was building more slowly elsewhere.

The UK government must provide clarity on plans for business rates or risk accelerating the decline of the high street, according to Colliers International.

Investors must assess wellness projects with the same scrutiny as other investments, according to a study from Resources for Leisure Assets.