Accor’s hotels and partners all over the world put their F&B know-how to support frontliners since the outbreak of COVID-19. Our teams have also joined forces with Refettorio Paris, restaurant located in the crypts of the Madeleine Church, supported…
The inclusion of the new opinion
“If you believe in your skill set, then deliver something. Whatever that something maybe.” This quote, in combination with a discussion on the short attention span of Generation Z, their broad interest and which four key factors drive them in their …
How Hotel Asset Managers Can Support Hotel Re-Opening Post-COVID-19
As hotel asset managers, we are able to work alongside hotel owners and operators to guide a hotels’ recovery from COVID-19. We can use our expertise to guide and create a re-opening action plan, bring back the hotel’s property value, and enhance co…
COVID-19 and Fine Wines: The Perfect Blend for a Severe Headache?
COVID-19 has officially been a pandemic only since March 11, but its effects on the economy are already dramatic. For several industries, the current crisis is likely to become the most severe since the Great Depression. This is notably the case for…
How expensive will air travel be after the COVID-19 crisis?
(CNN) — When the state of Florida began enacting stay-at-home measures and closing beaches in mid-March, in response to the threat of COVID-19, Miami-based real estate agent and artist Nadia Bouzid was in the middle of painting a mural inside a new …
Guest Perspectives Post COVID-19: What Hotel Guests Want From a ‘New Normal’
As human beings, we know change is inevitable. They say life is 10% of what happens to us and 90% is how we respond to it. There’s no question the hospitality industry will rebound from this challenging period. And when we do, it would be naive to t…
Organizational Restructuring in the Restaurant Industry Post COVID-19
In the 2 to 3 years it could take for the economy to get back on its feet, restaurants have an opportunity to restructure their venues to match the “new normal.” Here are some of the changes I believe we will see as the world reopens for business. C…
Frontline Stays Global Program Update
At Airbnb, being a good neighbor strikes at our very foundation as a company. The trust of not only our hosts and guests, but also the communities in which they live, is one of our priorities. It’s why we have committed to work with governments arou…
The Importance of Revenue Management in Times of Uncertainty
There’s no doubt we are experiencing one of the greatest challenges of our professional (and, in many cases, personal) lives. This pandemic has rattled our world—especially travel and hospitality. Now it’s time for the hotel industry to pull itself …
France Launches $19 Billion Bailout for Ravaged Tourism Sector
France on Thursday announced measures worth 18 billion euros ($19 billion) to support its tourism sector, which has been hammered by the coronavirus crisis and resulting shutdown in beaches, leisure attractions and hotels. Nearly 90 million foreign …