London – A webinar held this week [15th September] hosted by HVS, AlixPartners, Bird & Bird and EP Magazine, heard a distinguished panel of experts debate the impact of the global pandemic on hotel values across Europe and whether it had in fact, cr…
The future of OTAs: what to expect from their new adaptive strategies
Online Travel Agencies have always been a subject for debates among hoteliers. Should we reinforce our direct channels of distribution or rely on intermediaries? In general, there is no universal answer to that question. But when the pandemic struck…
The Power of Routine and Creative Thinking
In this time of upheaval and uncertainty, so many of us are reassessing our options and actions in relation to our work. The way we operate on a day to day basis is very much worth looking at with a critical eye. How do we organize and fill our prec…
A Beginner’s Guide To Taking Wine Tasting Notes
For both casual and avid wine drinkers alike, tasting notes are an important barometer in gauging how likely one is to enjoy that particular wine. While the memory of tasting wines may last for several days, when you frequently taste many wines in a…
Accor’s Notable Openings From The First Half Of The Year
Despite the ongoing health crisis, our growth and development activity continue. Over the last several months, we’ve welcomed new hotels and 12,000 new rooms to our portfolio, which has now grown to more than 5,000 hotels worldwide. Throughout many …
Hotel Cleanliness Policies in the Time of COVID-19
Outbreak and the Initial Response at the Height of Impact COVID-19 has posed challenges never seen before by the hotel industry, requiring owners, managers, and brands to take new precautions to keep both guests and staff safe. The industry faced th…
Security Validation | SecValMSP Named to MSSP Alert’s Top 250 MSSPs List for 2020
Security Validation | SecValMSP Named to MSSP Alert’s Top 250 MSSPs List for 2020 Fourth-Annual List Honors Leading MSSP, MDR and SOCaaS Cybersecurity Companies Worldwide September 17, 2020: MSSP Alert, published by After Nines Inc., has named Secur…
UNWTO Executive Council Backs Strong, United Plan For Global Tourism
The Executive Council of the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has met in-person and virtually for its 112th session. This was the first major in-person event involving tourism and the United Nations held since the COVID-19 was declared a pandemic….
Preparing Your Hotel For Autumnal Business
With the sweeter season of summer officially behind us, it’s time to make room for a new season of travellers looking to get away for a quieter staycation in crisper weather. With the nation waiting for more detail on the ‘stay and spend’ tax back s…
Top 5 Things You Need to Know Now in Hotel Digital Marketing: September Edition
As the holiday season swiftly approaches, it’s important to keep a pulse on the evolving digital landscape to keep your digital strategy ahead of the curve. This month, Microsoft Ads expands LinkedIn targeting availability, Connected TV advertising …