April 15 marks the day when Scandic Grand Central Helsinki opens its doors after two years of a meticulous restoration process. Scandic Grand Central Helsinki offers a global, unique hotel experience in the stunning historic Art Nouveau building, fo…
UNWTO, ONCE Foundation And ENAT – Delivering Accessible Tourism For All
The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) will continue to build on its successful partnership with the Spanish ONCE Foundation and the European Network for Accessible Tourism (ENAT). The three parties have agreed to extend their partnership agreement …
WTTC research reveals Travel & Tourism sector’s contribution to Italy’s GDP dropped by €121 billion in 2020
COVID-19 sparks a dramatic 51% collapse in the sector’s contribution to GDP More than 337,000 jobs lost, while many more remain protected by the job retention scheme However, the return of international travel this year could see GDP contribution ri…
WTTC research reveals Travel & Tourism sector’s contribution to France’s GDP dropped by €103 billion in 2020
COVID-19 sparks a dramatic 48.8% collapse in the sector’s contribution to GDP 193,000 jobs lost, while many more remain protected by job retention scheme However, the return of international travel this year could see GDP contribution rise sharply a…
Q&A: Hilton CHRO Laura Fuentes Reflects On Hilton’s New Commitments To Advancing Diversity & Inclusion In The Hospitality Industry
Hilton has long been focused on creating an inclusive workplace and a culture shaped by its team members’ diverse backgrounds and experiences. Now, the company is taking an important step forward, sharing bold gender and ethnic diversity commitments…
A Tale Of Two Covid Guest Profiles
It was the best of times (for videoconferencing stocks and online retail); it was the worst of times (for practically everyone else). We’re not stating anything new by highlighting how ongoing COVID-19 craziness have forced numerous business owners …
The Hospitality Consulting Playbook: Choosing The Right ‘Head Coach’
There is an old adage: Those who cannot play, coach. Does it really take more skill to play than to coach? In terms of a measurement of talent, which is best? My answer? Both! The last two winning Super Bowl coaches were college football players but…
Nomadix Names Hospitality Industry Veteran Speleos Dravillas as Chief Revenue Officer
LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Nomadix® Inc., a technology leader in hospitality and multi-tenant industries, today announced the appointment of Speleos Dravillas as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). A hospitality and enterprise communications veteran, Dravill…
Here’s How To Get Your Customers To Say, “I’ll Be Back!”
Many companies think they have to compare themselves to their competition. They want to know what the competition is doing that they are not. And when they figure it out, you know what they do? They copy them. It’s not a bad idea to do that, but it’…
Anticipated Boom In Summer Holiday Bookings Dampened By Uncertainty Over Travel Restrictions, Says GlobalData
European operators were banking on summer 2021 providing an opportunity to start generating some much-needed income. However, many travelers have remained hesitant and the anticipated boom in travel may not occur to the desired extent. With uncertai…