Criton is offering its guest engagement platform completely free of charge until 2021 and with no commitment. Hoteliers using Criton can reduce touchpoints and safeguard guests’ health by digitising their guest information and giving everything guests need on their own phone.
American Express, Hilton and World Central Kitchen Partner to support frontline workers
Program feeds frontline healthcare professionals staying for free in rooms donated by Hilton and American Express and enables some furloughed restaurant staff to return to work in Los Angeles, New York City and Washington, D.C.
COVID-19 impact could be huge opportunity for value-driven tourism products
COVID-19-19 impact could be huge opportunity for value-driven tourism products like aparthotels. Post-pandemic price-conscious travellers will want bigger bang for their buck than ever before
AHLA releases industry-wide hotel cleaning standards
New expanded cleaning & safety standards developed by industry leaders, public health officials in response to COVID-19.
New hospitality tracker sees first quarter sales drop 21.3%
The UK hospitality sector saw sales decline 21.3% in the first quarter of 2020, as the country and the industry moved into COVID-19 lockdown, figures from the newly launched UKHospitality Quarterly Tracker reveal.
What “the new normal” will look like for tourism
“Travelling in the New Normal” is part of WTTC’s plan which includes critical steps and coordinated actions, including new standards and protocols, which offer a safe and responsible road to recovery for the global Travel & Tourism sector as consumers start planning trips again.
Hospitality industry united for “Buy One, Give One” Campaign
A “vacay layaway” program designed to generate immediate revenue for hotels, while simultaneously providing a “thank you” to healthcare workers who have been tirelessly working on the front lines.
How to reassure your guests that they are safe
Safety has always been paramount in hospitality, but with the onslaught of the Coronavirus pandemic, it will be a core tenant of the hotel business if you want to attract guests back to your hotel.
Centara Hotels & Resorts launches ‘Help the Heroes’ campaign
‘Help the Heroes’ is an initiative designed to directly benefit health workers and vulnerable communities impacted by Covid-19. When a consumer buys a Centara cash voucher for a future escape, Centara will add a further 50% value to the purchase.
Economy hotels lead the way during COVID-19
Economy and select-service hotels have emerged as leaders in the hotel sector, housing essential workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic while taking steps to keep guests and employees safe.