Travel and hospitality
March 25, 2021
Luxury travel is already seeing a surge in demand in Mexico and the Caribbean. Image credit: Rosewood Hotels & Resorts
By Sarah Ramirez
While the recovery of the luxury hospitality industry is on the horizon, hotels will need to prepare for changing consumer habits and preferences brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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