Hotels Ride Out Asia’s Disjointed Border Reopenings
Skift Take
Countries beyond China in the Asia Pacific region are moving ahead with reopening plans in the coming months. The test is how long can China's "zero-Covid" policy last when the rest of the world is accepting it just has to live with coronavirus.
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Sunday, Feb. 6Virgin Hotels announced its historic expansion into the United Kingdom this spring with Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, followed by Virgin Hotels Glasgow. The portfolio continues to grow stateside, with the opening of Virgin Hotels New York scheduled for late summer of 2022. Virgin Hotels Edinburgh, the first of Virgin’s Scottish hotels to open, will be in the landmark India Buildings. The hotel will feature 240 Chambers and Grand Chamber Suites and various restaurant and bar venues, including Virgin Hotels’ signature Funny Library Coffee Shop. Virgin Hotels Glasgow will open in late spring as the brand’s second Scottish hotel featuring 240 Chambers and Grand Chamber Suites and various restaurant and bar venues, including their signature Funny Library Coffee Shop. Virgin Hotels New York will include 463 Chambers and several concept suites, a rooftop pool and bar, numerous dining spaces, two floors of luxury retailers and the hotel’s signature venues, Commons Club Funny Library Coffee Shop and The Pool Club.
Skift Note: After stalled growth over the years, Virgin Hotels appears to finally be gaining some momentum with several openings slated for this year.
Monday, Feb. 7There are conflicting stories/issues regarding Covid
