As travel restrictions from the Coronavirus have spread across the world, it’s evident that tourism is currently one of the most affected sectors during this pandemic. In fact the UNWTO has revised its 2020 forecast and estimates that global interna…
How to adapt Social Media Strategy for the COVID-19 crisis
As people across the globe are forced into self-isolation in a bid to prevent the spread of Coronavirus, a new virtual world is evolving and people’s attitudes are switching to a new focus at home. Screen time has increased by +76% week on week sinc…
Revenue Management Needs to Go Beyond Pricing
After the economy gets gradually humming again a lot of the booking decisions will depend on much more than just price points and value perception for a customer. Warren Buffett famously said, “Price is what you pay, value is what you get.” With tha…
The Bull Case for Airbnb’s Future From Here On
It is open season on Airbnb in the media these days. After all, they are one of the Silicon Valley stars most impacted by the pandemic currently sweeping the globe. With travel at a near standstill, and us humans increasingly suspicious of each othe…
What is the Impact of COVID-19 on sustainability?
Sustainability as a concept has been in a turmoil over the last 35 years. Since the World Commission on Environment and Development Report, commonly known as Brundland Report in 1987, sustainability has been advancing as a concept of developmental s…
What is the Impact of Covid-19 on the Global Hospitality Industry?
Coronavirus, now globally carrying the status of a pandemic, has led to a worldwide crisis with its effects on the hospitality industry potentially heavier than those of 9/11, SARS, and the financial crisis in 2008. This time, however, the hospitali…
IHG® taskforce responds to Government relief efforts across Europe
Frankfurt – IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group), one of the world’s leading hotel companies, is offering support through its taskforce to the Government, local authorities, municipalities and health care institutions in their efforts to prevent the…
Why Flow-Through and Flex Analysis Will Be Key Post-COVID-19
It feels interminable now, but there will come a day when the coronavirus — this “invisible enemy” that continues to lay waste to normal, everyday functions and in a matter of weeks succeeded in leveling the world’s economy — will subside and end. T…
University of Surrey organizes Hospitality, Tech, and COVID-19 Hackaton
The School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at University of Surrey invites you to Hack Hospitality at Home: Hospitality, Tech, and COVID-19. The virtual hackathon event will be held on Tuesday, 28 April 2020, starting from 11:30 am BST. The ev…
How to manage the COVID-19 impact – Tips & Recommendations from 10 Hotel Industry Experts (Part 3)
Visit the Coronavirus special coverage for a live stream of relevant news to insights, market reports, opinions, webinars and more. Click here to visit part 1 and here to visit part 2 of this how-to… 1. Covid-19: How The Hospitality Industry Can F…