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Hospitality With Heart: Successfully Branching Out Into the Pandemic Relief Effort
Beatrice Venturini | May 27, 2020
By Beatrice Venturini Since the worldwide safety measures to combat COVID-19 were announced two months ago, much has been written about the disastrous impact of lockdown on industry, none more sensitive than the sector of F&B, hotels, airlines and travel. The litany of nosediving businesses faced with immediate crisis was diametrically opposed to the spread of the virus in full ascent. While we wait to see if the worst is over and what the new security measures entail, it’s inspiring to read of how certain hospitality establishments have made a success in reminding us that empathy, community and inventiveness are as much at the heart...
Accor shelters Australia in fight Against COVID-19
Accor | April 8, 2020
Accor, the largest hotel operator in Australia and New Zealand, is providing vital shelter in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis. The company has transformed itself from providing a luxury service to crucial infrastructure, as Accor works with government authorities and community organisations, making its accommodation and services available to those most in need. Accor hotels are sheltering; Front-line health workers The homeless and disadvantaged Vulnerable families Returning residents who are required to go into quarantine for 14 days Accor Pacific’s Chief Operating Officer, Simon McGrath, said: “Welcoming, ...
Hilton and American Express to Donate Up to 1 Million Rooms to Frontline Medical Professionals During COVID-19 Crisis
Hilton | April 6, 2020
MCLEAN, Va. and NEW YORK, N.Y. - Hilton (NYSE:HLT) and American Express (NYSE:AXP) today announced that the companies, in partnership with Hilton’s ownership community, will donate up to 1 million hotel room nights across the United States to frontline medical professionals leading the fight against COVID-19. Beginning next week, Hilton and American Express will make rooms available without charge to doctors, nurses, EMTs, paramedics and other frontline medical staff who need a place to sleep, recharge or isolate from their families through the end of May. Hilton is initially working with 10 associations who collectively represent mor...
