n recognition of the challenges faced by the travel and tourism industry, ICC and WTTC have released a Quick Restart Guide for Employers to provide businesses with recommendations for ensuring operational readiness, preparing staff and limiting risk of exposure to the virus within workplaces.
COVID-19 and transforming tourism
This week the United Nations Secretary-General launched the Policy Brief “COVID-19 and Transforming Tourism”, which UNWTO assumed the lead role in producing.
U.S. weekly hotel performance video
Each week, STR analysts provide a deep-dive into U.S. hotel performance. The most recent video, highlighting performance for 16-22 August.
U.S. hotel results for week ending 22 August
U.S. hotel occupancy fell to a three-week low during the period of 16-22 August, according to the latest data from STR.
Road to recovery 2020: Learn. Connect. Lead.
HSMAI is setting the stage for industry recovery through the newly developed HSMAI Road to Recovery 2020 fall education plan.
Accor-IHG merger rumors hints at imminent consolidation
Many reasons for a merger between the two companies make the prospect plausible, especially during the current COVID-19 induced economic downturn, during which both companies have experienced significant losses.
Frequent travelers cite priorities for hotel stays
Face coverings, request-only housekeeping & tech top the list.
AHLA named as an association that will save the world
The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA) was named to a national list of “100 Associations That Will Save the World” in recognition of our association’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tourism needs to be safe, equitable and climate-friendly
As part of the wider UN response to COVID-19, the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres released a thematic brief on the impact the pandemic has had on tourism.
New travel, new travelers: who are the new guests?
People may not be traveling internationally these days, and they may not be traveling for business, but they are traveling to take a break.
