Dubai Business Events will now actively cooperate with UNICEO by becoming a global partner and supporting the activities of the non-profit association based in Geneva.
$16.8 billion loss In state and local tax revenue from hotels
As a result of the sharp drop in travel demand from COVID-19, state and local tax revenue from hotel operations will drop by $16.8 billion in 2020, according to a new report by Oxford Economics released by the American Hotel & Lodging Association.
Marriott APAC introduces enhanced measures for meetings and events
Hotels across Asia Pacific are working to ensure that they meet the latest guidance on hygiene and cleanliness from the local health authorities to provide guests with a safe and comfortable environment.
GBTA poll sees renewed levels of optimism as bookings resumed
Higher levels of optimism in the business travel sector have started to appear according to new research issued by the GBTA. Domestic and essential business travel will likely resume first, especially with industry standardized health and safety standards.
Creativity and flexibility become key for the hotel sector’s new normal
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.
