A Short Outline of the Pandemic Response in Germany The 2019-20 coronavirus pandemic was confirmed to have reached Germany on 27 January 2020, when the first COVID-19 case brought in by a Chinese visitor at Webasto was confirmed and contained near M…
Credit Card Processing Best Practices During COVID-19 and Other Challenging Times
As the world continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, the hotel industry continues to feel its effects. As a trusted hospitality payments provider, POST Integrations is providing the following credit card acceptance best practices to help guide …
The Impact of COVID-19 on Hotel Occupancy Levels in Athens and Thessaloniki
Introduction Imagine for a minute you are a hotel investor seeking after promising opportunities into developing destinations that you consider they have untapped potential. Looking back at the period 2012-19, Greek tourism was breaking one record a…
Travel Agents That Maintain An Emotional Connection With Consumers Through The Pandemic Will Emerge Stronger Post COVID-19, Says Globaldata
Travel brands hold an emotional attachment with their consumers but those that can introduce simple initiatives to maintain a connection with their customers throughout this global pandemic have a higher chance in retaining customer loyalty, says Gl…
A Closer Look at WHO’s Hotel and Accommodation Provider Guidance
As a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many jurisdictions have enacted orders imposing additional safety requirements upon hotel operations, shutting down portions of hotels, and shutting down hotels except for certain guests including …
Is Coronavirus a Boon for Direct Bookings?
Reminiscing on the initial panic in early March as COVID-19 was declared a pandemic, many travelers with standing reservations endured horrible customer experiences as they tried to cancel for a full refund or get some form of credit. Those sentimen…
The Caterer’s parent company wins Queen’s Award for Enterprise
The Caterer’s parent company Jacobs Media Group has won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in recognition of its international growth over the last three years.
Inside track: beware post-lockdown ‘elephant traps’, says Robin Hutson
We’re all looking forward to a return to normality, but Robin Hutson questions if the end of lockdown will merely bring new troubles.
Vizergy Launches New Brand Website for Hard Rock International
Hard Rock has partnered with Vizergy Digital Marketing to launch an innovative new website site that seeks to keep customers engaged with the brand and create awareness with creative functionality and a world class user experience. Having a deep und…
Upgrade Your Video Backgrounds to Hilton-Approved Dream Destinations Around the World
As video conference calls have become the new way we collaborate with colleagues, catch up with family and raise a glass during happy hour with friends, your background says a lot about you and your creativity. While showing off your home office or …