With restrictions now easing across many destinations, and the number of reopened hotels in the Accor network projected to climb steadily over the coming months, Accor is investing in the resurgence of the travel and service industries and economic recovery in the communities where it operates.
Top dining-out trends for a post-pandemic society
FIU projects five dining-out trends affecting restaurants, bars and consumers that are emerging in a post-pandemic world.
Domestic bookings could prove a silver lining for UK hotels
The UK hotel sector’s traditionally strong domestic leisure demand bodes well for the sector’s recovery once lockdown measures from Covid-19 are fully lifted, according to a new report from global hotel consultancy HVS.
Hilton College initiates first-ever Hospitality Hackathon
The main objective is to produce initiatives that can be easily implemented within any operation, and are not necessarily tech-centric. Applications for the H3 competition will be accepted from June 1 – 30, 2020.
Restrictions starting to ease but caution remains
The world is slowly opening up again, new research from the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) indicates, with destinations cautiously easing travel restrictions introduced in response to COVID-19. As the United Nations specialized agency releases its Global Guidelines for Reopening Tourism, signalling a transition into gearing up for stronger and better recovery, 3% of all global destinations have now taken steps to ease travel restrictions.
Young, independent and digitally-driven travelers to lead Vietnam’s travel reopening
Vietnam’s global tourism ambition needs to focus on China and short-haul travel, concludes latest research.
WTTC launches Safe Travels protocols for aviation, airports, MICE and tour operators
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has unveiled the second phase of measures to rebuild global consumer confidence to encourage the return of travelling.
Thailand’s economic front in fighting COVID-19
Thailand, which has received praises for its performance in containing the COVID-19 outbreak, has since 3 May 2020 gradually relaxed restrictions on local travel and certain types of business, while implementing strict social distancing rules
WTTC launches global safety stamp to recognise ‘Safe Travels’ protocols
Special safety and hygiene mark to provide consistency and reassurance for consumers to speed the Travel & Tourism recovery. UNWTO endorses and supports private sector global protocols.
SKAL supports industry through COVID-19
The International Skal Council, advising body of Skal International Executive Board, established a committee to work on guiding and advocating for the restructuring in the Travel Industry.
