It’s official: the future is here and it is approaching fast. Fundamentally, 2020 has been a completely different year from any other whilst many are calling it the “new normal” bringing a plethora of contrasts to the hospitality industry compared to what it was like pre-covid times. One Davao family resort that has also been Davao’s local tourist attraction that is keeping up with these sudden shifts is the Malagos Garden Resort. To give you a preview of the trends in the industry this year, we have rounded up a list for you to see: 

Staycations. In stark contrast to last year’s no. 5 hospitality industry trends “booming global tourism”, travel restrictions in 2020 have facilitated the rise of the staycation. Some vacationers may also be choosing to stay closer to home for environmental or budgeting reasons, with this year having seen a marked uptick in holidays spent more locally. Why not choose to spend a quality time with your family in a place near you? While the tourism industry came to a halt for the past few months of 2020, many were able to discover what it's like to be able to simply enjoy what is around them. Take Malagos Garden Resort as an example, the bulk of people who came to visit the area were ones who haven’t been in the resort for years. This is because for many, the farther you go for a vacation the better experience it is for you. With the rise of staycations here in Malagos, you get to reexperience nature in its rawest form. Commune with wildlife and be able to appreciate the stillness and peace it offers. 

Experiential Transformative tourism. Apps, in particular, are increasingly important in the way hoteliers manage the services they provide to their customers and can now control many aspects of the guest cycle and experience. Needless to say, the art of giving contactless service to guests is now rising more than ever. This led to the development of the Malagos App, a way of Malagos Garden Resort to give you contactless care right at your fingertips. 

A more personal service. Today’s guests have grown to expect to be recognized and treated as individuals. Establishments are going the extra mile to personally greet their guests and ensure safety to each and every one. Welcome drinks and treats are now coupled with a chance to be able to communicate with the people around you. Most are now gearing towards going the extra mile to make sure to give the guests a plausible experience that will make them want to come back. 

Solo travel. With the rising number of coronavirus cases in the country,  enjoying a solo trip is no longer so unusual that tourist trends increasingly reflect this. The needs of solo travellers are diverse. Some simply want to travel without the distraction of a companion. Others are young singles looking for social activities or to find a partner. A trip in a nature resort like Malagos Garden Resort whilst enjoying the silence and companionship of wildlife is something that you just might need to keep you going. 

Enjoy a nature and healing staycation place in Davao City just like Malagos Garden Resort and recharging for days to come will surely be as easy as 1, 2, 3. We will be having new offers for the next few weeks so make sure to be in the know! Simply subscribe to our newsletter at www.malagos.com and be in the loop. See you around!