A thought leaders view on tourism development
We are amidst the emergence of a new type of travel, driven by a unique new class of travellers.
The conscious traveller; the experience collector; the eco-adventurer.
The guests of the future.
Those who care more deeply about the planet, and understand the importance of time well spent.
How will this shift in travel alter the typical way in which tourism products are developed?
The Mantis brand understands this travel space and specialises in curating and presenting products that allow for a more authentic experience for the guest.
Despite a challenging first half of the year for not only Mantis, but for all players in the hospitality industry, Mantis has been fortunate to have engaged and partnered with a handful of incredible new eco-lodges. Feline Fields by Mantis in Botswana; a boutique and luxurious take on the safari experience is one such lodge.
âMantis and Accor have been partners for over 2 years now. With the eco-credentials of Mantis and the might of one of the largest hotel groups in the world, Accor, we want to redefine eco-tourism. As we emerge from this crisis, travellers will be craving health-enhancing experiences, restorative immersions in nature, remote escapes for quality time away with their nearest and dearest. Travellers will want to travel with a purpose more so than ever before. Mantis live by their acronym âMan and Nature Together is Sustainableâ and have done so for the past 20 years, and so weâre hoping to encourage more guests to travel with us in the years to comeâ, commented Mantisâ Chairman, Adrian Gardiner.
Coupled with this shift, an opportunity is now present for independently owned eco lodges and boutique luxury hotels to align with larger hotel groups like Mantis and Accor. Benefits of these types of partnerships assist hotel owners in unlocking new clients and opportunities via global distribution networks and loyalty programs,
As owners and operators of properties within the Mantis Collection, we understand the value an owner places on every element of their business. In todayâs particularly tough business environment, owners have limited choices for support in critical management areas.
Mantis offers owners full hotel management services with operational support, financial expertise and commercial services, and an alternative âlightweightâ franchise model that unlocks Accorâs international distribution and loyalty program, ALL – Accor Live Limitless. Through the Accor partnership Mantis has the ability to generate increased sales, broaden presence in new markets, and offer management expertise to its collection of properties.
Our key differentiators accelerate our reputation and success in the market â ââWe are one of the only international hospitality brands in the boutique eco-space, with the ability to offer a global distribution and a loyalty platform. Partnering with a hotel operator like Mantis ensures sustainable market entry into a very new hospitality industryââ commented Adrian.
Mantis looks forward to the future of travel; where the guest experience truly is brought to the forefront.
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