We have a fasicnating discussion with John Nielsen, the GM at Fivelements Bali and Senior Learning Facilitator at the Blue Mountains Hotel Management School that addresses how to adapt to the changed hospitality environment with both guests and staff.
A case study in the hotel-office model through Roger Smith
New York’s 136-room Roger Smith Hotel offers an archetypical example of a trendsetting post-Covid adaptation in a major urban center, and hoteliers would be wise to take note.
The reality of reopening
Hotel operators that can adapt and embrace the enhanced safety as a result of COVID-19 will be most successful. Here are some strategies that can help your property shift from recovery to growth during a challenging time.
MENA Leisure Industry reopens
As the MENA region gradually works towards the reopening of its leisure and tourism sectors, the Middle East North Africa Leisure Attractions Council is assisting hoteliers to target Health and Safety and Customer Confidence in the current climate.
Centara moves ahead with more hotel re-openings in July
Centara Hotels & Resorts, Thailand’s leading hotel operator, announces the reopening of eight hotels on 1 and 3 July 2020 in key destinations around Thailand as the government continues to ease travel restrictions nationwide.
The Langham London opens their doors once again
After three months of lockdown, and a 155th birthday, the iconic, five star London luxury hotel, The Langham, London reopens in the first of many stages that will see the hotel consciously evolve back into a fully operating ‘Resort in the City’ for its guests.
VisitEngland launches business recovery webinars
The free webinars focus on helping tourism businesses in England as the industry eases out of lockdown providing insights and practical tips for business recovery.
Accor predicts 70% of global properties will reopen by July
Accor anticipates that more than 70% of its global network will reopen by the start of July. In recent weeks, Accor has also seen renewed interest in travel demand, with hotel reservations doubling.
Raffles Hotel Singapore reopens
Raffles Hotel Singapore, which is owned by Katara Hospitality, a global hotel owner, developer and operator based in Qatar; and managed by Accor, has officially celebrated its reopening.
Radisson Blu unveils the rebirth of a Kyiv legend
Radisson Blu, the upper-upscale hotel brand that delivers a positive and personalized service in stylish spaces, announced the reopening of a Kyiv legend following its complete refurbishment.
