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Hotels eye leisure and ‘bleisure’ as business travel recovery weakens

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Elysia Tan
Tessa Oh

Elysia Tan &

Tessa Oh

Published Wed, Dec 6, 2023 · 05:00 AM
    • The lobby of Pullman Bangkok King Power hosts a co-working space, where guests can relax, socialise, or hold small-group meetings.
    • The lobby of Pullman Bangkok King Power hosts a co-working space, where guests can relax, socialise, or hold small-group meetings. PHOTO: ACCOR

    HOTELS globally are refocusing on leisure and “bleisure” – a blend of business and leisure travel – as corporate travel demand continues to lag.

    Some groups are even going as far as expanding their resort portfolios and adapting their offerings for business travellers who extend their stay.

    Chris Hartley, chief executive of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), said that business travel demand may never return to its pre-Covid peak. GHA comprises over 800 hotels across more than 40 independent hotel brands.

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