When hoteliers of the future look back on the year 2020, it will be largely a study of the battle for virus prevention in hotels. COVID-19 aka the “Novel Coronavirus” has decimated the American economy and by association the hospitality industry. De…
Travel buyers estimate significant reduction in 2021 business travel volumes
Corporate travel is beginning to come back, although travel buyers are expecting significant drops in volumes in 2021. A survey from the Institute of Travel Management reveals 38% of travel buyers estimate there will be a decline in business travel …
Bookingcom President and CEO Glenn Fogel discusses Pandemic Impact
Since the pandemic started, I understand bookings on your travel platforms have plunged more than 80 percent. You’ve already suspended share buybacks and you’ve already raised some $4 billion in debts from investors, give us an idea of the cash posi…
Introducing The Leading Hotels of the World’s Fall Collection
The Leading Hotels of the World, Ltd. (LHW) is pleased to announce the addition of 12 new members to its portfolio. LHW’s fall collection is defined by their independence and their deep cultural connections within their destinations. Property additi…
Food Waste Management Innovations In The Foodservice Industry
An insight into what food waste really means and the processes that create it. Reducing food loss is a global, multidimensional challenge, so what can the foodservice industry specifically do to be more mindful of its role in the food value chain? T…
Banyan Tree Group Is Prioritising Mental Wellbeing For Customers And Associates Alike
Banyan Tree Group rolls out 3 pioneering groupwide initiatives to promote wellbeing, particularly mental wellbeing, during Covid and beyond. Ahead of World Mental Health Day 2020, it advocates for more corporate leaders to invest in mental health an…
Going the Distance: 3 tips for essential travel
Sigmund Freud, the founder of psychoanalysis, coined the term ‘Reiseangst’ (from the German, ‘fear of travel’). While we’ve seen a raft of new phrases in the last six months, this one’s ripe for a revival. Even the most seasoned travelers find thems…
Selina Acquires Remote Year Brand and Doubles Down on Remote Work and Subscription Model
LONDON – Selina, the global hospitality platform, has today announced its acquisition in an all-stock transaction of the Remote Year’s brand and customer base. Remote Year empowers professionals to embrace the remote work movement by taking their ca…
Jumeirah Group presents FoodieKiDS
Dubai, UAE – Curated for and with little ones, FoodieKiDS has been created following in-depth global research into children’s eating habits and parents’ challenges when dining out or on holiday: Global research commissioned by Jumeirah reveals that …
Holiday Inn Express® opens near one of the UK’s top shopping destinations
Developed by L+R Hotels, IHG® Hotels & Resorts announces the opening of its newest UK hotel, managed by Atlas Hotels – Holiday Inn Express® Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Just a ten-minute walk from Bicester Village, a top UK shopping destination, a five…