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The Impact of Cleaning Protocols on the Hospitality Industry
Pierre Verbeke | July 30, 2020
By Pierre Verbeke 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 of putting forward short-term answers to the COVID-19 problem. How will Covid-19 measures affect your hotel experience? Be ready to perform a lot more pre-arrival and arrival activities on your own devises. Contactless will be favored and the use of apps intensified. App functions already in use today include: Opening your room door Replacing the TV remote control
COVID-19 Testing Is Critical to Restart Travel Safely
the Global Business Travel Association | July 30, 2020
GBTA Urges the EU to Boost Testing Capabilities Brussels, Belgium (30 July 2020) – As the travel industry braces for a second Covid-19 wave, GBTA, the Global Business Travel Association, calls for widening testing capabilities and requirements across the EU as a better alternative to blanket travel restrictions. “Sudden and unilateral shifts in government response, such as imposition of quarantines or border closures, take a heavy toll on the travel industry, further impeding economic recovery and causing chaos for travellers”, says Dave Hilfman, new Executive Director of GBTA and airline industry veteran. “Increased testing is w
MGM Resorts International Names William J. Hornbuckle Chief Executive Officer
MGM Resorts International | July 30, 2020
LAS VEGAS, July 30, 2020 - The MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) Board of Directors today announced that William (Bill) J. Hornbuckle has been elected as Chief Executive Officer and President, effective immediately. Hornbuckle has been serving the company as Acting CEO and President since March 2020. He succeeds former Chairman and CEO Jim Murren, who stepped down earlier this year. Hornbuckle was also appointed to serve on the company's Board of Directors, effective immediately. "After a thorough national search, the board unanimously concluded that Bill is the best candidate to lead MGM Resorts through these immensely challenging tim
Tourism Restarts: 40% of Destinations Have Now Eased Travel Restrictions
July 30, 2020
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), 40% of all destinations worldwide have now eased the restrictions they placed on international tourism in response to COVID-19. The United Nations specialized agency for tourism has been monitoring global responses to the pandemic from the start of the crisis. This latest outlook, recorded on 19 July, is up from 22% of destinations that had eased restrictions on travel by 15 June and the 3% prev
Hyatt Signs With Intriva for Conversion of Iconic Byblos Hotel in Mijas, Spain
The Unbound Collection by Hyatt | July 30, 2020
CHICAGO (July 30, 2020) – Hyatt Hotels Corporation (NYSE: H) announced today that a Hyatt affiliate has entered into a franchise agreement with a wholly owned subsidiary of Intriva Capital European Principal Investment Fund I LP (“Intriva”), a European private equity fund, to see the former iconic Byblos Hotel in Mijas redeveloped into a luxury 200-bedroom resort. The property, which has been closed since 2010, will be managed by Marugal Hotel Management and will mark the first Hyatt-branded hotel in Southern Spain. Expected to open in early 2022, guests and World of Hyatt members will be able to enjoy the latest addition to The Unb
4 Alternative Uses for a Hotel During COVID-19
HotStats | July 30, 2020
Every second that hotels sit vacant, money is being burned. It’s an unfortunate byproduct of COVID-19. However, savvy hoteliers are finding creative ways to repurpose these now underused hotel spaces to generate extra revenue. Here are five alternative hotel revenue generators and how to put them into action: 1. First Responder Quarters By providing housing to first responders and essential workers, hotels can supply a much-needed service and bring in extra cash. In some cases, cities have offered to lease hotels for an estimated $1 million per month to house emergency medical staff. In addition to acting as an additional revenue
InterContinental® Chongqing Raffles City Opens in China
IHG | July 30, 2020
IHG® (InterContinental Hotels Group) celebrates the official opening of InterContinental®Chongqing Raffles City today. Located in Chao Tian Men Square of downtown Chongqing, China, InterContinental Chongqing Raffles City is part of the iconic Raffles City complex – a new modern landmark. Auspiciously located at the confluence of the Yangtze and Jialing Rivers, the state-of-the-art high-rise hotel is close to famed local attractions such as Jiefangbei and Hongyadong. The hotel occupies the top floors of one of the tallest towers, as well as part of The Crystal, an iconic skybridge 300 metres in length, connecting the top of four skyscrap
A-1 Hospitality Group Now Managing Homewood Suites by Hilton in New Braunfels, Texas
A-1 Hospitality Group | July 30, 2020
Kennewick, WA – July 30, 2020 – A-1 Hospitality Group, a family owned and operated hotel management and development company based in Kennewick, Washington announced today that it has acquired the management contract for the Homewood Suites by Hilton New Braunfels, a 90-suite property. This is the third addition into the A-1 Hospitality Group portfolio this year. It previously opened the Courtyard by Marriott in Pasco, Washington in February, as well as the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in The Dalles, Oregon in April. Located at 620 Oxford Drive, the all-suite hotel offers guests convenient access to the Comal River, the Guadalupe Ri