The announcement of the second lockdown led to UK travel departures soaring to four times previous levels Bookings are last minute or very far in advance, with lots of uncertainty over the mid term 81% of UK bookings are for trips abroad 6% of EMEA …
How is it that the small, local hotel chains are beating Hilton, IHG, and Marriott in dealing with COVID-19?
Small, local chains are leading the technological arms race to adapt themselves to the new reality created by COVID-19. While the small and medium-size chains have integrated safety measures such as contactless communication, contactless check-in an…
‘I’ve neveWhat it’s like to work at an airport right now
(CNN) — Gaëlle Simon, a check-in and boarding agent at Brussels Airport, Belgium, used to feel lucky to work at an airport. “It’s such a big and loving family,” Simon tells CNN Travel. “Everyone feels connected with each other. Even with the passeng…
Legendary Belvédère To Reopen
Everything is geared up for a winter season steeped in tradition. The Steigenberger Grandhotel Belvédère, the mainstay of the well-known Swiss resort of Davos, will open its doors for business again on 11 December 2020. There is a strong sense of ex…
Top tips to plan for a profitable recovery
As some restrictions begin to lift with the easing of lockdown 2.0, there are a number of ways you can ensure you are in the best position possible now to maximise your revenues ready for when you can start to welcome guests back. 1. Data analysis: …
Hilton’s Limited-Edition Christmas Club Sandwich
London – Guests at selected Hilton hotels can enjoy a festive twist on a hotel classic, with the launch of a limited-edition Christmas Club Sandwich. Featuring roast turkey, maple glazed bacon, brie, iceberg lettuce, cranberry mayonnaise, beef tomat…
Boutique Anatolia Hospitality Group Selects IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System
Family-run and owned Anatolia Hospitality has selected IDeaS G3 Revenue Management System (RMS) to manage, control and maximise its data. Anatolia will implement IDeaS initially at its two city hotels with the highest booking dynamic, Anatolia Hotel…
Teaching wine skills at EHL’s Berceau des Sens restaurant
Young EHL students are faced with the daunting task of mastering grape names, wine regions, flavors, along with some artful wrist action in just 10 days as part of their Service Skills trainee program. Head wine teacher and Meilleur Ouvrier de Franc…
Hotel Sales Training Insights From A Professional Third-Party Meeting Planner
As a hotel sales trainer, I often rely on conversations with top-producing sales leaders when designing the latest “best habits” for hotel sales success for our newest KTN workshops and webinars. Recently, while in Park City, UT to conduct sales tra…
Europe: Save The Winter Tourism Season – Suspend Ineffective Quarantine Measures!
In line with new guidelines published by EASA and ECDC on testing and quarantine measures, NET members urge European governments to immediately suspend blanket quarantine measures and travel restrictions. €80 billion of potential tourism spending is…