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Trekking in Nepal
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Trekking in Nepal is a paradise, as Nepal has been known to be the best destination for trekkers in the world. Nepal has some of the most spectacular, exciting and breathtaking trekking that nowhere can be found in the world, therefore, Trekking in Nepal is the special for mountain lovers, to those who would like to discover the diverse range of flora and fauna, varieties of the culture or simply to have special holidays in the majestic mountains.
Trekking in Nepal has known for 100 years, as the trekkers come to view the diverse lifestyle of the inhabitants in the mountain regions. No doubt, the hospitality of the people living the Himalayas enchants trekkers in such a way that they come again and again and have fondest memories of Nepal throughout their life.
Nepal is a country of friendly people belonging to many different ethnic groups, each having their own variety of culture, religion, festivals and castes etc.
Nepal owns the lowest elevation to the highest peak of the earth. Furthermore, of the 14 highest peaks above 8,000m in the world, Nepal owns over eight the highest mountains and over 1300 peaks above 6,000 m. Therefore, while you have a trekking in Nepal, you have a chance to explore these giant Himalayas on foot, there is no doubt that you will be exhilarated while you have holidays in Nepal.
Furthermore, most of trekking regions of Nepal are encompassed by national parks, which have a diverse range of wildlife, including rare and endangered species. So, when you have trekking, if you are lucky you may even spot tigers or elusive snow leopards in the Himalayan area.
Your trekking involves walking through diverse forests, from sub tropical to alpine as well as different landscapes, lush alpine meadows and rocky snow covered passes, ice falls, glaciers, high altitude and frozen lakes. Therefore, Nepal can be the best destination to spend your holiday with much thrill.
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Signs of Downturn in Russia Come with Hope
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Russia, February 2009: Moscow has experienced the first signs of the economic downturn, with a five-point drop in chain hotel Occupancy Rate (OR) for 2008, reaching 70%.
Average Daily Rate (ADR) ended the year at €251, only a 5% increase compared to 2007, whilst Revenue per Available Room (RevPAR) decreased slightly to €175.
“These performance indicators released by our market monitoring database, Hotel CompSet, clearly illustrate the first phase of the downward cycle. Although Russia is an emerging market for hotel developers, and indeed will become a goldmine destination in the years ahead, the economic crisis has hindered performance in 2008,” stated Director of Development, MKG Hospitality, Vanguelis Panayotis.
This drop in OR was also fuelled by many new hotel openings in 2008, increasing competition. “Soon we will see ADR decreasing, as demand will continue to be low and hoteliers will be pushing to fill their rooms. This of course will ultimately drive RevPAR down,” added Panayotis.
According to MKG Hospitality, the economy should slowly recover in 2010-onwards, and when it does, the country will see many major hotel developments.
Hilton is one of many hotel brands who have identified Russia as a key market, with major plans for the future. “Russia represents one of the greatest potential for hotel growth in the world today and we are certainly entering at a pivotal time in its economic development. Over the next ten years, we anticipate that we could see more than 70 Hilton Family hotels across key Russian cities and regional centres,” revealed Vice President Development for Northern Europe, Hilton, Mike Collini.
According to Collini, Hilton will achieve this growth target by working with local developers and hotel owners, through a combination of management and franchise agreements.
Accor is another group with high hopes for the Russian market. “We are one of the few companies that truly believe in the Russian market,” remarked Director of Operations for Russia and CIS, Accor, Alexis Delaroff.
“We will have one or two hotels in each city with more than one million inhabitants. We are also looking at niche cities, where industrial and/or touristic potential is promising. We have over 30 signed contracts all over Russia – from Kaliningrad to Irkutsk, and from Murmansk to Sochi. This is the strength of our portfolio of brands that allow us to find an answer to each specific request of each specific location,” added Delaroff.
Opportunities seem to be greater in key cities such as Moscow and St Petersburg, as well as up-and-coming leisure destinations such as Sochi and the Black Sea coast. Then there is potential in over 30 key regional cities, such as Kazan, Ekaterinburg, Ufa and Perm – particularly for Midscale hotel products.
“Due to the lack of quality hotel guestroom supply, pretty much all regions have very strong potential for development. It is in the economically vibrant industrialised cities where the best potential lies, which is also the basis of our selection criteria for deciding where to go,” explained Senior Vice President Business Development, Rezidor, Arild Hovland – currently the largest hotel operator in Russia with 3,786 rooms in operation.
Improved accessibility from key feeder markets, such as Western Europe and the US, combined with increased wealth and mobility of domestic travellers are all key factors for the growth in Russia’s tourism and hotel industry in recent years. The country’s economic growth over the last decade is also fuelling major infrastructure projects for foreign investors, whilst opening new doors for MICE business.
“MKG expects big things from this market in the near future. Although the current economic crisis has hindered the pace of development, as it has throughout the world, new opportunities have emerged, suggesting that the right time to enter the race might be now,” said Senior Consultant and Director of MKG Hospitality’s office in charge of Russia, Colette Ambiehl.
With the rise of local brands and the growing interest of international chains, including Hilton, Accor and Rezidor, Russia promises to be the world’s next major playground for hotel investors. Together with an accommodation undersupply, short payback periods and high average daily rates, the country remains a very lucrative market.
“Once economic recovery kicks off, there is likely to be built-up demand. At very least, companies should be well-prepared and ready to go,” concluded Ambiehl.
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About MKG Group
Established in 1985, MKG Group has built a reputation for solid business expertise and substantial know-how in the fields of tourism, lodging and food service. MKG Group meets the needs of each of its clients by providing the valuable analytical and decision-making skills necessary for success. www.mkg-group.com
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With a team of over 60 experienced consultants, as well as advanced research and analytical tools and applications, MKG Hospitality provides unique savoir-faire in four major areas of expertise: Market Research; Financial Feasibility Studies; Consulting; and Sector publications.
MKG Hospitality is a global leader in tourism, hotel and catering consulting, with the largest database in the world (outside the US), representing all segments from budget to upscale hotels. MKG’s customised database, Hotel CompSet, contains a sample of over 200 brands and 11,000 corporate chain hotels, representing more than one million rooms. Hotel CompSet provides daily, monthly and yearly monitoring of hotel indicators and analyses of its sample. www.hotelcompset.com
Together with other specialised brands, MKG Qualiting, OlaKala, Worldwide Hospitality Awards, Global Lodging Forum, HTR Magazine and Hotel Restau Hedbo, MKG Group supports investors, small or large, hoteliers and key tourism players improve performance, boost productivity and achieve optimal results.
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Chinese Apparel Industry Growth Intact
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According to our latest research offering “China Apparel Industry - New Opportunities for Growth”, apparel and textile industry forms an integral part of the industrial sector in China. The government emphasis on promotion of manufacturing sector has given a new dimension to the industry. Availability of low cost production facilities has resulted in a phenomenal bottom-line and top-line industrial growth in recent years. The report further reveals that in coming years also, the industry will continue to post double-digit CAGR growth enticing new foreign players to enter this fast growing Chinese market.
The study identifies that per capita spending on apparel and footwear in China has doubled from US$ 10 to US$ 20 per annum over the past ten years, but still it remains low when compared to other countries. It is even lower than the other BRIC countries - Brazil, Russia and India. We anticipate the per capita spending to register an impressive growth in the years to come on the grounds of various supportive trends discussed and analyzed in the report.
Further, among all the apparel industry segments, ladies wear captures the top slot, with around 30% share in the total apparel sales in 2008. Rising economic status is giving Chinese females better discretionary power, which, in turn, is positively impacting the ladies wear market. Almost similar trend is expected to prevail in coming years also, which will sustain the segment’s attractiveness for further developments.
“China Apparel Industry - New Opportunities for Growth” is an outcome of extensive research and thorough analysis conducted by our industry experts on the burgeoning apparel industry of China and its components. The report also discusses the market structure, current and past market performance of various segments including Casual wear, Men’s wear, Women wear, Children wear and Sportswear. We have also identified all the key players in the Competitor Analysis section of the report. The section talks about the business profile and strategic moves of the leading players operating in the sector.
The report is aimed at offering clients a strategic insight into the concerned industry so that they can better analyze the opportunities that they can leverage to become the market leaders.
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