The tourism sector needs to be prepared for considerable changes in consumer demands when restrictions are lifted and demand for travel returns. In particular, the lodging industry needs to be prepared for guests now demanding the highest levels of …
COVID-19 Resource: Global Hotel Cleaning Standards Being Introduced
1. Hilton Defining a New Standard of Hotel Cleanliness to Elevate Hygiene Practices From Check-In to Check-Out Hilton announced a new program to deliver an industry-defining standard of cleanliness and disinfection in Hilton properties around the wo…
A message from Sébastien Bazin, CEO Accor
Sébastien Bazin delivers a message of hope and solidarity to all the Group’s employees, partners and owners: despite the crisis, Accor is maintaining solid financials and is preparing for the rebound. As the world is facing an unprecedented health c…
The First Signs Of Optimism Emerge In Latest GBTA Study
Alexandria, VA – Over the past several months the world watched the global business travel industry come to a halt but according to new research issued today by the Global Business Travel Association, there are signs of optimism and recovery on the …
World Tourism Organization Underscores Tourism’s Importance For COVID-19 Recovery In Audience With The King Of Spain
The Secretary-General of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) was received today by H.M. King Felipe VI of Spain to assess how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the tourism sector both nationally and internationally. The Spanish Head of State was…
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COVID-19 webinar summary: 5 key points on U.K. & Ireland (24 April)
Knowing you might not have time to watch our full webinars, we’re pleased to continue our series of COVID-19 webinar summaries. In this latest edition, we talk performance in the Regional U.K. as well as business on the books in London and Europe re…
WTTC now estimates over 100 million jobs losses in the Travel & Tourism sector and alerts G20 countries to the scale of the crisis
London, UK – The Travel & Tourism sector faces a staggering 100 million jobs losses due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC). The startling figure, based on research from WTTC, has increased by over 30%…
Hotel TV And The Future – Part Four
As I said before, the long agenda went out the window. So here’s part four, all about content and channels in Hotel TV.
Airbnb must adapt to changing consumer habits in a post-COVID-19 travel industry, says GlobalData
Following the news that many travelers have had to cancel Airbnb reservations; Rheanna Norris, Associate Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company, offers her view on how traveler priorities are likely to change when international …