Now, as our economy braces for revival, hospitality leaders have their focus trained on the future. What does the future hold? Better yet, what does the path to recovery look like for hotels? Our comeback may be imminent, but it will undoubtedly req…
InterContinental® Hotels And Resorts Continues Strong Momentum In Growth And Investment Across The Globe
InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts has been pioneering luxury travel across the globe since 1946, delighting guests with new international destinations for decades – from historic buildings to city landmarks, to immersive resorts in every region of …
SiteMinder World Hotel Index Reveals Hotel Bookings In Spain Returned Strongly Through To Summer
According to the SiteMinder World Hotel Index, hotel reservations in Spain have returned to more than 55 percent of 2019 volumes and, until the introduction of quarantine measures in the UK this past week, had remained above the global average since…
State Travel Restrictions During COVID-19: A Complete Guide
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, travel restrictions are constantly emerging—and not just internationally. A decent number of state travel restrictions have come up, to help tame spiking numbers (in cases like Florida) and to preserve hard-fou…
React Mobile Releases Updated BLE Beacon Designed to Improve Location Accuracy, Increase Battery Life
Seattle – Finding the right employee safety solution can be overwhelming, especially when hotels are facing deadlines to comply with state mandates and meet brand standards for adding safety technologies by the end of this year. React Mobile, the mo…
Five Things To Consider When Consolidating Your Travel Program
In the first segment of this two-part series, we covered what consolidation means in the context of managed business travel. I also outlined some key benefits of taking a consolidated approach, which is why it’s widely considered a best practice for…
Tourism Restarts: 40% Of Destinations Have Now Eased Travel Restrictions
The responsible restart of tourism is underway around the world as growing numbers of destinations ease COVID-19 related travel restrictions and adapt to the new reality. According to the latest analysis from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), …
WTTC Calls Upon Governments to Implement Comprehensive Testing Facilities at Airports
London, UK – Gloria Guevara, WTTC President & CEO said: “WTTC is calling upon Governments around the world to begin a substantial programme of investment to ensure comprehensive testing facilities are implemented at airports, which will help prevent…
Enforcement Of Hotel Industry’s New Face Mask Rule Is ‘On A Case By Case Basis’
During a 1,800-mile road trip last month from Colorado to New York, Kelly Arthur and her daughter deliberately chose brand-name hotels that touted their COVID-19 safety protocols, from ramped-up cleanliness standards to policies on face masks and so…
The Impact Of Cleaning Protocols On The Hospitality Industry
Big hotel names such as Hilton, Marriott, Accor and Kempinsky have issued new initiatives concerning hotel cleaning and hygiene. While they are bringing safety and peace of mind to customers and staff alike, they also are also giving the impression …