An international hotel webinar held last week to discuss the hotel industry’s journey out of lockdown, warned of the long road ahead for hotel operators to reach full recovery, and the likelihood that the hotel sector and the way it operates will be forever changed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
What will the road out of lockdown look like? Results from industry survey
While the challenges will be many, over half the respondents expect break-even occupancy levels to lie between 30% and 50%, which they feel is achievable by the end of the year.
WTTC welcomes the beginning of the recovery of travel across Europe
During 2019, Travel & Tourism was responsible for 22.6 million jobs, or 11.2% of the EU’s total workforce. It also generated €1,319 billion GDP, or 9.5% to the EU economy, growing by 2.3% from the previous year.
Allied for Action: Tourism’s restart brings hope for millions
It’s more than three months since the World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic. The crisis continues to threaten jobs and livelihoods in tourism and beyond.
GBAC STAR Facility Accreditation Program gains ground in 30 countries worldwide
GBAC STAR offers a formal approach to cleaning, disinfection and infection prevention in commercial and public facilities of all sizes, including convention centers, stadiums, restaurants, hotels and more.
Phuket Hotels Association launches COVID-READY Certification in Phuket
New internationally recognised certification – a first in Thailand – to provide assessment, guidance and support to Phuket hotels as they prepare to reopen after COVID-19.
Time to resume global travel
The Global Business Travel Association urges EU Governments to lift travel restrictions in a coordinated manner.
New directory to support industry’s Safe Stay Program
Hospitality Technology Next Generation (HTNG), in collaboration with the American. Hotel and Lodging Association (AHLA), launches a tool to collect potential technologies that can be applied in implementing enhanced cleaning protocols.
Hilton CleanStay brings new standard of cleanliness
Hilton CleanStay, created in collaboration with Lysol and Dettol maker RB and Mayo Clinic, includes new procedures to help Hilton guests enjoy an even cleaner and safer stay starting this summer.
Over 197 million Tourism jobs will be lost globally
More than 197 million jobs could be lost in the global Travel & Tourism sector if barriers to global travel, such as blanket anti-travel advisories and quarantine measures remain in place, according to new research from the WTTC.
